EC 613-156-5
Also known as dimethylpolysiloxane, dimethyl polysiloxane, PDMS, and LSR.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving polydimethylsiloxane.
5 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
Readily biodegradable esters offering silicone-like sensory performance across skin, sun, hair and color cosmetics, with grades spanning ultra-light to rich textures.
Sales rose to $11.3 billion and operating EBIT improved to $887 million; operating EPS returned to positive and free cash flow was $1.1 billion amid cost and asset actions.
Operating EPS $1.44 and GAAP EPS $0.99; cash from operations $1.3B; self‑help benefits raised by ~$200M to >$1.3B; polyethylene-led price gains offset by lower volumes and maintenance.
Targeted ~$100M projects through 2027 to boost LSR and engineered silicone capacity in US, China and Japan and add Cooling Science Labs for faster thermal-management scale-up.
First production line started after two years; facility will supply customized silicones for electromobility, healthcare, appliances and energy markets.
New SILTEM™ resin blends offer a non-fluorinated alternative to fluoropolymers, enhancing thermal and chemical resistance for wire, cable, and other applications. Available for sampling.
Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
Dow is enhancing its silicones operations with low capital, high return projects to boost capacity and efficiency, meeting global demand and driving innovation in high-growth markets.
China’s largest integrated silicone site: US$1.8B, 1 million m², joint siloxane and pyrogenic silica production to serve automotive, construction, electronics and personal-care markets.
Global demand for silicon-based products drives a 15% production increase. Expansion includes new equipment and reliability improvements, with further growth planned in China and India.
chemXplore tracks 2 plants producing polydimethylsiloxane in 2 countries.
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