The methyl silicone oil industry has entered a new stage of high-quality development driven by technological innovation and green transformation

1.The preparation technology has achieved a breakthrough, featuring both low cost and high performance
The technological innovation achievements in the industry are remarkable, and low-cost and environmentally friendly preparation processes have become a research and development hotspot. The newly launched ultra-low viscosity methyl silicone oil preparation technology has achieved mass production of products with a viscosity lower than 10cSt by optimizing the reaction process and catalyst system. The raw material utilization rate has reached 100%, and no cyclosiloxane is produced during the production process, significantly reducing the environmental impact. Meanwhile, innovations in molecular structure design have driven the refinement of product functions. Special silicone oils such as self-healing and high refractive index have been applied in fields like flexible electronics and optical devices.


2. Green production has been fully implemented, and environmental protection standards are leading industrial upgrading
Against the backdrop of the "dual carbon" goals and increasingly strict environmental protection policies, the methyl silicone oil industry is accelerating its green transformation. At present, the penetration rate of continuous production facilities in the industry has risen from 31% in 2022 to 55% in 2025, with a 18% reduction in unit energy consumption. Most production enterprises have achieved "zero discharge" of wastewater and ultra-low emission of waste gas, and the VOCs emission concentration has reached the strict standard of below 50mg/m³. Green production processes not only reduce environmental risks but also become the core advantage for enterprises to participate in market competition.


3. The localization of high-end products is accelerating, and there is vast space for import substitution
Local enterprises have gradually broken through technological barriers in the high-end methyl silicone oil field through continuous investment in research and development. The domestic production rate of electronic-grade silicone oil has risen from 28% in 2020 to 43% in 2023. Key breakthroughs have also been achieved in medical-grade products, and some biocompatible silicone oils have passed relevant international certifications. In the sub-sectors such as ultra-high purity products for semiconductor packaging and high thermal conductivity silicone oil specifically for new energy vehicles, the import substitution space exceeds 5 billion yuan, becoming an important growth point for the high-quality development of the industry.


4. The dual support of policies and capital has continuously improved the industrial ecosystem
Policy guidance has provided a clear direction for the development of the industry. Policies such as "Made in China 2025" and the "14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Raw Materials Industry" have all listed functional silicone materials as key development areas, and fiscal subsidies are inclined towards enterprises with high R&D investment. The capital market's attention has been continuously rising. In recent years, the amount of industry mergers and acquisitions has exceeded 5 billion yuan. The industrial innovation alliance has integrated resources from enterprises, universities and research institutions, focusing on solving key technological bottlenecks and promoting the coordinated development of the industry.