Silicone has a variety of useful properties that make it widely used, including adhesion, insulation, flexibility, and low toxicity.  That it is heat resistant is one of the most important [...]

Silicone is very popular and is marketed as a safe replacement for traditional plastic.  You can find it in various items including baby bottle nipples, baking sheets, utensils, food containers, [...]

Silicones are widely used as defoamers and antifoams in many industries. The terms antifoams and defoamers are often used interchangeably.  They are used to either control foam formation or [...]

As you look at tall buildings, do you ever wonder how they can withstand extreme conditions and still be safe?  Silicone products play an important role in why the construction industry can build [...]

Countries around the world come together at the Olympics to compete against each other in various sports.  Bobsledders, ice skaters, skiers, snowboarders, and curlers are constantly looking for [...]

Silicone glue is flexible and durable making it an excellent sealant.  It has strong binding properties that can be used on almost any surface, including plastic, metal, and glass.  It is used in [...]

Silicones have been used in hair products since the 1970’s.  Today, they are found in over half of all new cosmetic products.  Silicones have a silicon and oxygen (Si/O) backbone with carbon [...]

Though silicon and silicone seem like the same word at first glance and are spelled almost the same way, these are two different words that refer to two complete different things. Silicon is a [...]

Silicone spray is a versatile product that can be used at home and in your vehicle.  It is excellent for lubricating, waterproofing, and corrosion protection for most surfaces.  It can be used on [...]

Ever-increasing energy prices and decreasing fuel reserves are reviving the world’s focus on alternative energy.  Solar energy and wind power are popular renewable energy sources.  Silicon and [...]