Silicones have characteristics of both organic and inorganic materials. They are high-function resins featuring a number of properties such as resistance to heat, cold, weather, and water, as well as anti-foaming, adhesive, anti-sticking and electrical insulation. They can be prepared in a variety of forms such as oil, resin, rubber, liquid rubber, or silane. Moreover, it is possible to find new functions for these established properties as well as the combinations with the properties of other materials to achieve new degrees of functionality. The Shin-Etsu Group is making use of their unique properties to provide highly value-added products for all kinds of industries from electronics and electricity to automobiles, construction, cosmetics and foods.
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Silicone's basic structure is a siloxane combination with alternating silicon (Si) and oxygen (O) atoms. By combining some of the silicon atoms with different organic radicals, various product forms can be obtained. |
