Unlock the potential of silicone powder — a high-performance, micronized additive designed to enhance surface properties, streamline processing, and deliver exceptional slip and anti-scratch functionality across multiple industries. From thermoplastics and coatings to personal care and rubber compounds, silicone powder brings measurable improvements in quality and efficiency.
What Is Silicone Powder?
Silicone powder is a fine, white, micronized additive composed of ultra-high molecular weight siloxane polymer dispersed in silica. It’s primarily used to improve surface aesthetics, reduce friction, and enhance processing in plastics, elastomers, coatings, and personal care products. With excellent dispersion, thermal stability, and compatibility with a variety of resin systems, silicone powder is a trusted choice for both functional and aesthetic enhancements.
Key Benefits of Silicone Powder
1. Improved Surface Smoothness: Achieve a silky, refined finish that enhances tactile feel and product appeal.
2. Slip & Scratch Resistance: Reduce friction and wear for better durability—ideal for films, automotive interiors, and coatings.
3. Mold Release & Processing Aid: Boost efficiency in extrusion or injection molding by minimizing sticking, die drool, and downtime.
4. Lower Coefficient of Friction: Ensures better flow and fewer surface defects in engineered plastics and films.
5. Excellent dispersion performance: In the granulation process of color masterbatch and other functional masterbatch, the appropriate addition of SILIKE silicone powder can effectively improve the dispersion performance and reduce the aggregation of color powder, thereby improving the surface quality of the prod
6. Wide Compatibility: Suitable for polyolefins, PC, PA, ABS, TPE, coatings, rubber, and cosmetic formulations.
SILIKE Silicone Powder Additive Solutions for Engineering Plastics, Masterbatches and More…
Chengdu SILIKE Technology Co., Ltd. offers a specialized LYSI Series Silicone Powder — a powder siloxane formulation containing 55–70% UHMW siloxane polymer dispersed in silica. Developed for applications such as:
Engineering plastics (e.g., PC, PS, PA, ABS, POM, PVC, PET, and PBT)
Wire & cable compounds
Color and filler masterbatches
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Compared to traditional silicone oils or lower molecular weight siloxane fluids, SILIKE silicone powder offers the following advantages:
1. SILIKE Silicone powder enhanced mold release for improved demolding efficiency and reduced cycle time.
2. SILIKE Silicone powder reduced die drool, leading to cleaner processing and less downtime.
3. Lower screw slippage, ensuring stable extrusion and consistent throughput.
4. SILIKE silicone powder improves the dispersion of pigments and fillers, resulting in better consistency and surface quality in final products.
5. Synergistic flame-retardant performance when combined with aluminum phosphinate and other flame retardants — helping to increase the Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), and reduce heat release rate, smoke, and carbon monoxide emissions
Industry Applications of Silicone Powder
1. Plastics & Thermoplastics
Used as a slip agent and surface modifier for PE, PP, PC, and ABS. Applications include automotive trims, packaging films, electrical components, and injection-molded parts.
2. Coatings & Inks
Enhances mar resistance, leveling, and gloss retention in automotive, wood, and architectural coatings. Improves pigment dispersion and print smoothness in ink formulations.
3. Rubber & Elastomers
Acts as a processing aid in silicone rubbers, TPE, and other elastomer compounds. Improves abrasion resistance, flow, and mold release — useful in seals, gaskets, and insulation parts.
How to Choose the Right Silicone Powder?
When selecting a silicone powder, consider the following:
1. Particle Size Distribution: Finer grades provide smoother finishes, especially in films or cosmetics.
2. Matrix Compatibility: Choose a formulation that integrates well with your polymer, resin, or base system.
3. Regulatory Needs: Verify compliance with REACH, FDA, RoHS, and other industry-specific standards.
4. Application Goal: Are you optimizing processability, reducing surface defects, or improving touch? Let that guide your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Will silicone powder migrate or bloom?
No. It is non-migrating and remains embedded in the matrix, ensuring long-term surface stability.
Q2: Is silicone powder food-safe?
Certain grades comply with FDA food-contact regulations.
From smoother finishes and improved mold release to slip performance and sensory enhancements, silicone powder is a powerful tool for modern materials engineering. Its multifunctionality makes it indispensable in plastics, rubber, coatings, and cosmetic applications.
Looking to enhance processing and surface performance in your engineering plastics, wire & cable compounds, or masterbatch formulations?
Explore SILIKE’s cost-effective plastic additives—silicone powder solutions engineered to deliver superior value and efficiency.
Chengdu SILIKE Technology Co., Ltd, a Chinese leading Silicone-Based Additive Supplier for modified plastic, offer innovative solutions to enhance the performance and functionality of plastic materials. Welcome to contact us, SILIKE will provide you with efficient plastics processing and surface quality solutions.
Contact us Tel: +86-28-83625089 or via email: amy.wang@silike.cn.
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