Global demand for Silicone Sheeting and products is increasing in both the established and emerging markets. But some new suppliers to the industry are providing sheeting that is far below the exacting quality standards that we take for granted. Some production practises and end products in some countries are dangerous - to the workforce and the end user. Not all Silicone Sheeting is suitable for gaskets and other components used in the food and beverage industry and other critical environments.

Volatile Loss is the amount of chemicals that escape from the Silicone when it is subjected to raised temperatures.