SILICONES BENEFITS

Silicones are produced by first reacting silicon-one of the earth's most common elements- with methyl chloride, combined with further reaction with water which removes the chlorine atom. These reactions produce polymers that essentially combine some of the physical qualities of a metal with the diversity of plastics... The GSC has an agreement with the China Association of Fluorine and Silicone Industry (CAFSI) and the Solid Waste and Chemical Management and Technology Center (SCC) to jointly assess the environmental risks associated with D4 in China. CAFSI is a trade association representing Chinese companies based in the Chinese silicone industry. The SCC is a directly affiliated organization of the China Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) and provides technical evidence for MEP to make regulatory decisions... Did you know that silicones' direct manufacturing and indirect manufacturing, along the value chain, are a substantial source of employment in China?