On January 30, 2026, a cross-border research result on ethyl silicone oil attracted industry attention. Researchers have used molecular modification technology to endow ethyl silicone oil with biocompatibility and environmentally friendly properties, enabling it to achieve breakthrough applications in daily chemical products and medical fields, providing a new paradigm for the development of green chemistry.


In the field of daily chemical industry: natural ingredients replace traditional chemical additives
The silicone oil in traditional skincare products is often criticized for its difficulty in degradation, while the new type of ethyl silicone oil is synthesized using plant-based catalysts, with a biodegradation rate of 92% and excellent skin sensation regulation performance. The laboratory test of an international cosmetics brand shows that the face cream added with this material can maintain a silky touch while reducing the irritation to sensitive muscles by 60%. In addition, its low surface tension properties make it an ideal ingredient for environmentally friendly shampoos, reducing rinsing water usage by 30% and helping achieve carbon neutrality goals.


Medical Innovation: From Device Lubrication to Drug Carriers
In the medical field, modified ethyl silicone oil exhibits multiple potentials:


Instrument lubrication: As a specialized lubricant for precision instruments such as endoscopes and surgical robots, its non-toxic and anticoagulant properties can reduce the risk of postoperative infection;
Drug delivery: By regulating molecular weight, nano-sized silicone oil microspheres capable of carrying anti-cancer drugs have been developed, achieving targeted sustained release. Clinical trials have shown a 40% increase in drug utilization rate;
Tissue engineering: After compounding with biomaterials, an artificial skin scaffold with both flexibility and breathability is formed to accelerate wound healing in burn patients.
Market prospect: Green demand drives high-speed growth
According to industry analysis reports, it is predicted that the global market size of environmentally friendly ethyl silicone oil will exceed 2.5 billion US dollars by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 18%. Among them, the proportion of daily chemical and medical fields will exceed 60%. Experts from the Chinese Chemical Society commented, "This technological breakthrough not only solves the environmental pollution problem of traditional silicone oil, but also opens up a high value-added application track through functional design, marking the transformation of China's silicone industry from scale expansion to innovation driven


At present, the relevant technology has entered the pilot stage and is expected to achieve large-scale production by 2027. With the continuous expansion of downstream application scenarios, ethyl silicone oil is transforming from its role as an industrial lubricant to becoming a "hidden champion" driving green upgrading in multiple industries.