Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2028

 

One class of polymeric organosilicon compounds, known as silicones, is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Clear, non-toxic, non-flammable, colorless, and viscous Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is insoluble in water and ethanol. A popular silicon-based organic polymer is PDMS. In sectors like food & beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, it is used as elastomers, anti-foaming agents, anti-caking agents, and lubricants.

The Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market is divided into types, forms, end users, and geographical regions. Low-molecular-weight, High-molecular weight and Ultra-high Molecular Weight are the three types of market segments. The market is divided into four categories based on form: resins, elastomers, fluids, and other forms.

Additionally, Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market  is employed in the production of field-effect transistors, light-emitting diodes, and various wearable electronic devices.

PDMS is one of the most widely used silicon-based organic polymers and is known for its peculiar rheological characteristics. They are typically silicon-based organic polymers that are non-toxic and non-flammable. One of the most popular types of PDMS is low molecular weight PDMS, which also comes in high and ultra-high molecular weight varieties. They typically have favorable dielectric characteristics, high heat stability, oxidation resistance, low surface tension, low vapour pressure, anti-foaming, and other characteristics.

The Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market  is being driven by a number of important factors, including an increase in the demand for high-molecular-weight PDMS, an increase in the replacement of hydrocarbon-based products with PDMS fluid-based products, and an increase in the prevalence of elastomers. Additionally, during the aforementioned forecast period, an increase in demand from emerging economies will open up new opportunities for the market for hiking gear and equipment.

Key Players

The Dow Chemical Company, Wacker Chemie AG, Elkem Silicones, Hubei Xin Sihai Chemical Co., Momentive, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Merck KGaA, and Fisher Scientific International Inc. are important market participants in the global polydimethylsiloxane market.