1. Construction Industry
Impact of Silicones
2016

2. What Are Silicones?
Silicones are a family of specialty, high-performance materials. The silicone family includes siloxanes and silanes, all of which are widely used in thousands of products
Due to their molecular structure, silicones can be manufactured in many forms including:
solids
liquids
semi-viscous pastes
greases
oils
rubber
Silicones have an exceptional breadth of chemical and physical properties. Silicones are flexible and resist moisture, chemicals, heat, cold and ultraviolet radiation. Products made with silicones take on these and other important properties so they are more stable, more aesthetically pleasing, easier to use or apply, and longer lasting.
Construction Industry
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3. Industry
Silicones manufacturing alone directly employs about 30,000 people worldwide, evenly distributed between Europe, the Americas, and Asia
Significantly greater numbers apply to downstream employment – it is estimated that up to 14 million employees may be involved in some form of economic activity that involves silicone products across the globe.
1.7 million people in Europe
2.3 million people in the Americas
10 million people in Asia
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2016

4. Construction
A total of 550,000 tons of silicone product was sold to the construction sector in 2013, generating sales of $2.2 billion worldwide
The global construction sector had a market value of about $8.7 trillion in 2012
The construction sector employs a growing share of workers across the world:
8% of employed persons in the EU
4% of employed persons in the US
10% of employed persons in Japan
9% of employed persons in China
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5. APPLICATIONS
Construction Industry
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6. Construction
Silicones are used as sealants, protective coatings for exterior surfaces, and in production of building insulation due to the fact that they are/can:
Durable
Resistant to chemical pollution
Weather resistant
Absorb movement
Adhere to a variety of materials (glass, ceramics, wood, masonry, metals, plastics)
Using silicone additives in construction emits 13 times less GHG emissions
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2016

7. Construction
Silicone sealants, adhesives, and coatings make construction materials work better and last longer
Silicone coatings or additives improve water resilience – they can reduce uptake of water by up to 80% compared to traditional building materials
By using products made with silicone, you generate on average 9 times less greenhouse gases than were emitted during manufacturing and disposal of that product
Silicone additives are added in the manufacturing process of polyurethane foams used to insulate buildings, appliances, and equipment. The global polyurethane foam market was valued at $46.8 billion in 2014, and was expected to reach $72.2 billion by 2020
Construction Industry
2016