There are numerous skin care products on the market today that have some form of silicone in them.  Silicones perform many specialized and versatile roles in skin care products such as retaining [...]

Silicones have played an important role in the advancements in computer technology, telecommunications, electrical power distribution and micro- and macro-electronics. Silicones seal, bond and [...]

Have you ever wondered if there was a plastic alternative for cooking utensils? Especially when you noticed pieces of plastic from them in your food.  Next time you buy a cooking utensil look for [...]

LED lighting is one of the most energy efficient technologies on the market compared to conventional lighting technologies.  It is durable, long-lasting and uses very little energy.  It produces [...]

The oil and gas industry are vital to many industries and is a critical concern for many nations.  It is the raw material for many chemical products, including solvents, pharmaceuticals, [...]

Animal rendering takes leftover animal products that would be wasted and recycles them into valuable ingredients.  Billions of pounds of animal products that people do not eat (such as the bones, [...]

Dimethyl silicone fluids are unlike other fluids.  Organic hydrocarbon fluids have a backbone of carbon-to-carbon atoms, while silicone fluids have a backbone of silicon-oxygen.  The Si-O [...]

Windshield wipers become damaged and worn out over time.  It is important to replace them whenever they start streaking or become dry and stiff.  Silicone replacement blades are a higher quality [...]

Silicone is ideal to use in many parts of the aerospace industry because it can withstand astonishing stress and temperature extremes.   Construction of aircraft requires light metals and [...]

Silicone caulk can be put to a variety of uses in your home. It’s a good idea to have some spare caulk around to tackle any necessary repairs. Here are five areas where you can put silicone caulk [...]