Forms of silicones
Silicones take many forms, the basic ones of which are fluids, emulsions, elastomers and resins. Silicones can also benefit from the addition of adjuvants and auxiliaries to their chemistry, giving them more properties and even better performance.
Liquids/Oil
Used as lubricants and in hydraulic fluids
Gels
Used in contact lenses, and for scar reduction
Rubber
Used in food storage containers and with products such as silicone sealants
Foam
Used as surfactants and as fire protection
Solids
Used as lightweight automotive parts
Applications
The many different forms mean that silicones can provide many different types of benefits across product groups. Read about the many uses of silicones in our socio-economic report, and click on the sections below to learn more about about key sectors that depend on silicones:
Construction
Digital
Renewable energy
healthcare
transport
