Localization of epoxy silicone oil accelerates, and high-end grades are gradually achieving import substitution
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(September 1, 2026) New developments have emerged in the fine silicone materials industry. With downstream markets for new energy electronics, industrial anti-corrosion coatings, and textile additives continuously unleashed, the domestic epoxy silicone oil industry is accelerating toward high-end and customized development, with the import substitution process for high-end grades accelerating.
Epoxy silicone oil combines temperature resistance and flexibility with the bonding reactivity of epoxy resin and is widely used in semiconductor packaging adhesives, electronic potting materials for new energy vehicles, industrial low-VOC anti-corrosion coatings, textile modification additives, and other fields. It is an important product among fine silicone chemicals. Affected by fluctuations in upstream DMC and epichlorohydrin raw materials, industry enterprises continue to optimize synthesis processes, reducing per-ton production energy consumption through technological upgrades to offset the pressure of raw material costs.
According to industry research data, in 2026, the domestic epoxy silicone oil market will continue to grow steadily. Leading silicon material companies are increasing investment in high-purity epoxy silicone oil R&D, continuously making breakthroughs in low-metal impurity grades used in semiconductor packaging, gradually narrowing the gap with overseas giants. Some specifications have already achieved mass substitution, while epoxy silicone oil imports have continuously declined, and the premium space for overseas brand products is continuously being squeezed.
Environmental policies are also reshaping the industry development landscape. New regulations on hazardous substances in domestic industrial coatings have been implemented, and market demand for low-VOC, PFAS-free epoxy silicone oil products has significantly increased. Water-based and UV-curable epoxy silicone oils have become key development directions for companies, suitable for green production scenarios such as coatings and composite material modification.
Industry insiders analyze that competition has shifted from simple capacity comparisons to technological competition focused on precise control of epoxy functionality, narrow molecular weight distribution, and rapid customization services. The expansion of downstream industries such as new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, and electronics will continue to drive demand for high-end epoxy silicone oil. In the future, domestic companies need to further improve their grade matrices, enhance product batch stability, seize market opportunities brought by overseas capacity contraction, and further expand their market share both domestically and internationally.