Evonik Fumed Silica Plant Begins Production in China
The plant will produce fumed silica marketed under the AEROSIL brand name.
The joint venture between Evonik and Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co., Ltd., recently held an opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant located in the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu province, China. Evonik’s first fumed silica production site in China, the plant will produce fumed silica marketed under the brand name AEROSIL®. More than 150 participants, including employees from Evonik and Wynca, partners, government, and media representatives, attended the opening ceremony.
Fumed silica provides features such as thickening, thixotropy, anti-precipitation, and matting. It finds use in industrial applications such as silicones, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Evonik reports that demand for fumed silica in the Chinese market is growing steadily.