On January 9, 2026, Shanghai - As a high-performance material that combines lubricity, dielectric properties, and chemical corrosion resistance, ethyl silicone oil is breaking through the boundaries of traditional industrial fields and demonstrating strong potential in fields such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and new energy. According to Global Organosilicon Network monitoring, since the fourth quarter of 2025, the order volume of ethyl silicone oil in the fields of medical beauty materials and electronic packaging has increased by 40% year-on-year, becoming a new engine for industry growth.


Medical Aesthetics: From Additives to Core Ingredients
In the cosmetics industry, ethyl silicone oil has become a key additive for face cream, lipstick and other products due to its safe and mild characteristics. The medical grade ethyl silicone oil developed by Xinyuan Chemical has passed the biocompatibility certification and has been used in scar repair gel and long-term moisturizing facial mask. According to Yu Pengfei, the manager of the company's business unit, the product has achieved a "lubricating and non greasy" tactile sensation through molecular structure design, and market feedback has far exceeded expectations.


New Energy Track: Empowering Batteries and Photovoltaics
With the production and sales of new energy vehicles exceeding 10 million units, the demand for the application of ethyl silicone oil in battery thermal management and motor insulation has exploded. The low volatile silicone oil of Yunneng Silicon Material can effectively reduce the risk of thermal runaway in lithium batteries, and has reached cooperation with multiple leading car companies. In the field of photovoltaics, ethyl silicone oil, as a coating material for backsheet, significantly improves the weather resistance and power generation efficiency of modules. The procurement volume of projects in major photovoltaic provinces such as Gansu and Qinghai increased by 65% year-on-year.


Extreme Environmental Solutions: From Arctic Science Expedition to Deep Sea Exploration
The technological iteration of ethyl silicone oil continues to accelerate for extremely cold and high-pressure scenarios. The ultra-low temperature resistant silicone oil (-70 ℃ solidification point) developed by a research team in Yunnan has been applied to the hydraulic system of Arctic research ships, solving the problem of traditional lubricating oil solidification. In the field of deep-sea exploration, the sealant made of ethyl silicone oil and fluorosilicone material composite can withstand a pressure of 110MPa, providing key support for manned submersibles such as the "Striver".


Industry outlook: 2026 may become a crucial year for global layout
Despite strong growth in the domestic market, ethyl silicone oil companies have turned their attention to overseas markets. Yunneng Silicon Materials plans to build a production base with an annual output of 20000 tons in Southeast Asia, utilizing the local low-cost advantage to radiate to the Indian and Middle Eastern markets. Xinyuan Chemical is collaborating with European laboratories to promote breakthroughs in the FDA and CE certification of medical silicone oil. Industry insiders believe that with the deepening of the RCEP agreement and the promotion of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, China's ethyl silicone oil industry is expected to achieve a double leap in technology output and brand internationalization in 2026.