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Fumed Silica Insights

Market analysis, technical guides, and industry news.

2026-06-01

Fumed Silica in Composite Materials: A Formulator's Guide

Our technical team can recommend the right SEMISIL grade for your resin system.

2026-05-28

Fumed Silica Manufacturers 2026: Global Supplier Comparison

A structured comparison of the world’s major fumed silica producers — grade ranges, production origins, pricing tiers, and an 8-step evaluation…

2026-05-28

Fumed Silica Price Trends 2025–2026: The Four Cost Drivers

A deep-dive into the four cost drivers reshaping fumed silica pricing in 2025–2026 — silicon tetrachloride feedstock, energy, capacity utilization, and…

2026-04-30

Fumed Silica Market Brief — April 28, 2026

On April 28, 2026, D4 monomer ticked up ¥100 to ¥14,800/ton in Shandong, while high-molecular-weight silicone raw rubber held firm in its fifth consecutive…

2026-04-29

DIC Epoxy Resin Price Hike 2026: Impact on Formulators

DIC Corporation has enacted across-the-board price increases on epoxy resins and curing agents effective April 15, 2026, with hikes reaching 280 JPY/kg…

2026-04-29

Fumed Silica in Adhesives & Sealants: Thixotropy & Dosage Guide

Get dosage recommendations for your specific adhesive or sealant base system.

2026-04-29

BET Surface Area of Fumed Silica: A Grade-Selection Guide

Need competitive pricing on specific BET grades? We can help you source the right spec.

2026-04-29

How to Disperse Fumed Silica: Techniques for Full De-Agglomeration

Fumed silica’s rheological benefits depend entirely on achieving a uniform, fully de-agglomerated dispersion. Poor dispersion produces lumps, grit…

2026-04-29

Fumed Silica for Silicone Rubber: Reinforcement & Grades

Looking for PDMS-treated fumed silica for silicone compounds? Get pricing and spec sheets.

2026-04-29

Fumed Silica Surface Chemistry: Silanols & Hydrophobic Treatment

Our technical team can recommend the right grade for your formulation.

2026-04-25

Silicone Market: DMC Nears ¥15,000 as Supply Chain Tightens

China’s DMC silicone market is pushing toward ¥15,000 per ton as Middle East disruptions tighten global supply chains, while downstream producers report…

2026-04-24

Chemical Raw Material Prices Surge in 2026: What's Driving It

A perfect storm of structural under-pricing, geopolitical disruption, and policy-driven reflation has sent chemical raw material prices to multi-year…

2026-04-24

Silicone Feedstock Surge: Coating Additive Costs, April 2026

DMC, mixed rubber, and silicone oil all rose in April 2026. Here’s how the rally affects your silicone additive costs — and where fumed silica stands.

2026-04-23

Matting Agents for UV-Cure Coatings: Grade Selection Guide

Not sure which grade fits your system? Use our interactive selector.

2026-04-21

SEMISIL 200 vs Aerosil 200: Spec & Price Comparison

2026-03-29

2026 Silicone Price Surge: Impact on Fumed Silica & Coatings

Market Update Highly Time-Sensitive Executive Summary Global Moves: Entering March 2026…

2026-03-26

Fumed Silica Price Trends 2026: Market Outlook

Market Update Highly Time-Sensitive Executive Summary Context: Fumed silica prices are seeing upward…

2026-03-19

How Fumed Silica Is Made: The Flame Hydrolysis Process

The core of fumed silica production takes place in a specialized burner reactor. Silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) is vaporized and hydrolyzed in a…