Silicone Products and Applications

Silicone products appear throughout daily life, in industries ranging from electronics to medical devices. Silicon, the element at the core of every silicone product, is the second most abundant constituent of the Earth’s crust after oxygen. Silicone materials begin as silica-containing rock, which undergoes a series of complex chemical reactions that transform the silicon element into part of the siloxane bond (-Si-O-Si-), the fundamental building block of silicone polymers.

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What Makes Silicone Unique

Silicones are synthetic polymers that combine properties of both organic and inorganic materials. Core characteristics include:

  • Heat and cold resistance
  • Water repellency
  • Low surface tension
  • Electrical insulation
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Resistance to severe weather conditions

Industries That Rely on Silicone

These high-performance characteristics make silicone a valuable material across nearly every industrial field, including:

  • Chemicals
  • Oil and petrochemicals
  • Electrical
  • Electronic
  • Transportation
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Textiles
  • Food
  • Construction
  • Medical
  • Cosmetics
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Product Forms

Depending on their molecular structure, silicone polymers take the form of fluids, resins, elastomers, gels, and mixtures. MBI SILICONES, LLC’s product line spans silicone in each of these forms, covering a broad range of applications across multiple industries.

Built Around Your Application

MBI SILICONES, LLC develops new and technically advanced solutions tailored to specific project requirements. Our team works alongside customers with existing applications or new projects in development, helping to identify or build the right silicone product for each functional need.

View our Product Line to see how MBI SILICONES, LLC can help your products perform better.