What is Silicone?｜Bone Talk

Did you know Silicone can withstand high temperatures? And it is also a commonly seen kitchenware for baking?

Silicone that looks like plastic can withstand high temperatures is many customer’s inquiry,
today, BoneTalk will help to dispel your doubts!

Polysiloxanes is commonly known as Silicone, its chemical formula is [-R2SiO-]n, and it is a polymer between organic and inorganic, therefore, silicone and plastic are completely different things.

For the reason that Silicone is relatively stable in chemical properties, it is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and highly safe, so it is approved by the US FDA institution for use in the food and in pharmaceutical industries.

Silicone is also not rubber. When both plastic and rubber are exposed to heat, it will release toxic substances, but Silicone can sustain stability between -100°C - 250°C, so it will not release toxic substances. In addition, silicone can withstand high heat, not easy to deform, and has high safety in use. Silicone contains a wide range of chemical compounds and is widely used in medical materials and appliances in daily life. For example, medical gloves, baking tools, spatulas, and baby pacifiers etc.

Advantages of Silicone:

withstand high temperature

waterproof

high elasticity

a good standard of electrical insulation

anti-sticking

low chemical activity

non-toxic

breathability

Silicone is distributed into many levels (food and drug administration, medical administration, etc.). Silicone products from different industries will have different processes, and different quality, so when buying it, it is still better to check with the related label.
Kitchenware please use foodstuff Silicone.
Silicone is very durable, basically can be used above ten years, unlike plastic it will produce Silicone Dioxide after burning, Silicone will not produce toxin, which is a relatively environmentally friendly and durable choice.