WACKER Brings New Silicone Emulsion Plant on Stream in China
In constructing the new production plant, WACKER is reflecting the increased importance of the Chinese silicone market, which experts estimate is experiencing double-digit growth - well above the global average. The market volume, which is currently about USD 700 million, is expected to rise to over USD 1 billion by 2007.
Silicone fluid emulsions are used in many different applications, for example in the textile, cosmetic or petrochemical industries. They are often essential for ensuring that products have the required properties and that production processes run smoothly. Antifoam emulsions are used as highly effective process auxiliaries and ingredients of liquid detergents They are also used for improving water repellency.
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