Silicone rubber is an important medical polymer material, mainly used in the field of medical catheters. The aging process of our country's population drives the demand for medical silicone, and the market share of high-end medical equipment is gradually expanding. In addition, the development of the medical aesthetics industry and artificial organs provides room for growth in the proportion of medical silicones in medical polymer materials.

According to the calculations of CITIC Securities, from the perspective of the overall medical/personal care silicone market share, the medical/personal care silicone market will be around 4.5 billion yuan in 2020. It is estimated that the medical silicone market will reach 18 billion yuan in the future. The 5-year CAGR is 20.99%.

Organosilicon, that is, an organosilicon compound, refers to a compound that contains Si-O bonds and at least one organic group is directly connected to the silicon atom. It is customary to use oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, etc. to connect the organic group to the silicon atom. The connected compound is also regarded as an organosilicon compound.

The metabolism of organisms requires the participation of organosilicon, and the chemical formula of such organosilicon is usually CH3(SiOH)3. Silicone plays an important role in various functions of the body and is directly related to the absorption of minerals. The human body has an average of about seven grams of silicon, which far exceeds other important minerals such as iron. Iron and silicon are essential to the human body and are very important for maintaining normal metabolism.

Due to its inertness and excellent biocompatibility, silicone materials have unique and irreplaceable advantages in medical applications, and are being used by more companies in the medical field. From infusion tubing, cochlear implants, prostheses to orthodontic dental molds, wound care, etc., silicone materials are actively protecting human health in a variety of ways.