In the daily chemical industry, silicone oil has become a key raw material for improving product quality and meeting diversified consumer needs due to its unique properties and wide applications. From shampoo to skincare products, from makeup to personal care products, silicone oil is reshaping the functionality and experience of daily chemical products as an "invisible guardian".


1、 Daily chemical silicone oil: excellent performance, widely used
Daily silicone oil usually refers to organic silicone oil used in the fields of personal care and cosmetics, mainly including methyl silicone oil, polyether modified silicone oil, amino silicone oil and other varieties. These silicone oils play an important role in daily chemical products due to their low surface tension, high lubricity, good compatibility, and stability.


Shampoo and conditioner: Silicone oil can form a protective film on the surface of hair, reducing static electricity, increasing shine, and making hair easier to comb. For example, polydimethylsiloxane (DMSI) is a commonly used ingredient in shampoo, which can effectively improve hair dryness and frizz.
Skincare products: Silicone oil, as an moisturizer and moisturizer, can enhance the skin feel and stability of the product. For example, cyclic silicone oil (such as octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane) is volatile and can form a breathable film on the skin surface, providing long-lasting moisturizing effects; Polyether modified silicone oil is widely used in cleansing products such as facial cleanser and shower gel because of its water solubility, improving the product's mildness and foam stability.
Makeup products: Silicone oil is mainly used as a thickener, dispersant, and lubricant in cosmetics. For example, vinyl silicone oil can be crosslinked through addition reactions to form elastomers, which are used in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and LED potting adhesives to enhance the mechanical strength and yellowing resistance of products; Fluorosilicone oil is used in lipstick, eye shadow and other cosmetics products because of its solvent resistance and oil resistance, to improve the durability and anti stripping effect of the product.
2、 Technological Innovation: Modified Silicone Oil Promotes Upgrading of Daily Chemical Products
With the continuous improvement of consumers' performance requirements for daily chemical products, modified silicone oil has become a key focus of industry research and development. The application of modified silicone oil in the field is constantly expanding by introducing different functional groups.


Polyether modified silicone oil: copolymerize siloxane segments with polyether segments to endow silicone oil with water solubility and anti-static properties. This kind of silicone oil has excellent performance in shampoo, bath gel and other cleaning products, which can effectively reduce static electricity, improve the product's mildness and foam stability.
Amino silicone oil: By introducing amino groups, the adhesion between silicone oil and substrate and the dispersibility of fillers are enhanced. In skincare products, amino silicone oil can be used as a softener to enhance the skin feel and moisturizing effect of the product; In cosmetics, it can be used as a thickener and dispersant to enhance the stability and uniformity of the product.
Long chain alkyl modified silicone oil: has good compatibility with organic materials and excellent lubricity. This silicone oil is outstanding in lipstick, eyeliner and other cosmetics products, and can effectively improve the smoothness and durability of the product.
3、 Market trend: High end and green have become mainstream
With the continuous development of the domestic economy and the upgrading of consumer demand, the daily chemical silicone oil market is showing a trend of high-end and green development.


High end: Consumers' performance requirements for daily chemical products are constantly increasing, driving the development of silicone oil towards high-performance and multifunctional directions. For example, silicone oil products with anti-aging and repairing functions are favored by the market; The development of mild silicone oil products for sensitive skin is gradually increasing.
Greening: The strengthening of environmental policies and the improvement of consumer environmental awareness have prompted companies to develop more environmentally friendly and sustainable silicone oil products. For example, using bio based materials instead of petroleum based materials to reduce carbon emissions; Develop biodegradable silicone oil products to reduce environmental impact.
4、 Case study: Innovative practice of daily chemical silicone oil between Jiangxi Kerui and Wacker Group
In the field of daily chemical silicone oil, the innovative practices of Jiangxi Kerui and Wacker Group are representative.


Jiangxi Kerui: As a high-tech enterprise, Jiangxi Kerui is committed to the research and production of organic silicon series products. The completion of its annual production of 12900 tons of daily chemical silicone oil project marks an important breakthrough for the company in the field of daily chemical silicone oil. This project mainly produces products with high technical barriers and wide market applicability, such as hexamethyldisiloxane and heptamethyltrisiloxane, which will significantly enhance the company's competitiveness in the daily chemical silicone oil market.
Wacker Group: As a core leader in the global silicone business, Wacker Group has been deeply rooted in China for over 30 years. Some of the silicone oil and lotion projects put into production in Zhangjiagang base can be used in cosmetics to meet the demand of Chinese market for high-quality special silicone. Through continuous innovation and technological upgrades, the Wacker Group continuously launches daily silicone oil products that meet market demand, consolidating its leading position in the global market.