Comparison of Environmental Protection Effect Between Rubber and Silicone

Comparative Analysis of Environmental Protection Effect Between Rubber and Silicone

1. The environmental protection level of rubber

      Rubber is a natural or synthetic polymer material widely used in fields such as automotive tires, industrial seals, and household appliances. However, during the rubber production process, toxic and harmful gases and wastewater residues are generated, which cause significant environmental pollution. In addition, rubber products can produce harmful substances such as VOCs during use, posing a threat to health. Therefore, the environmental protection level of rubber is relatively low.

2. The environmental protection level of silicone

      Silicone is an inorganic polymer material, mainly composed of silica, which has excellent high-temperature and corrosion resistance properties and is widely used in fields such as food, medicine, and electronics. Unlike rubber, silicone is a resource rich, non-toxic, and harmless material without the volatilization of harmful substances. The crystalline form (fine particles) of silica gel is a highly active substance that does not undergo any conflicts or reactions, and will not produce radioactive toxins when dissolved with any substance or chemical substance! Even if silicone material is burned and squeezed, it will not produce toxic smoke, so silicone material can be used as a filling material to blend with any additives, making it non-toxic and environmentally friendly! Therefore, silicone is very safe for both the human body and the environment.

3. Comparison of Applications of Rubber and Silicone

       Both rubber and silicone have excellent physical and chemical properties, but due to differences in environmental protection, their application scope and scope of application also differ.

  (1) Application of rubber: Rubber is widely used in fields such as automobiles, industry, home furnishings, and healthcare. Due to the special elasticity and waterproof and moisture-proof properties of rubber, it is used in the production of various industrial seals such as automotive tires, sealing rings, gaskets, pipelines, etc. In terms of home furnishings, rubber, as a non slip material, is widely used in products such as floor mats, bath mats, and furniture. In the medical field, rubber products are used to make gloves, infusion tubes, latex products, etc.

  (2) Application of silicone: Silicone has the characteristics of high temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, medical grade non-toxic and harmless, and is widely used in fields such as food, medicine, electronics, etc. For the food industry, silicone materials can be used at high temperatures and do not contain harmful substances, and are used in the production of baking molds, baking plates, etc. In the pharmaceutical field, silicone products are used to make infusion tubes, filters, artificial organs, etc. In terms of electronic products, silicone sealing rings and gaskets are widely used for sealing electronic products such as mobile phones, tablets, watches, etc.

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