Evonik’s Fumed Silica Facility in China Begins Operation
ZHENJIANG, China — The joint venture between Evonik and the Chinese company Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co. Ltd., is starting operations at its new fumed silica plant at 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 an opening ceremony for the new facility.
Fumed silica is a functional material that offers features such as thickening, thixotropy, anti-precipitation, and matting. Industrial applications include silicones, coatings, adhesives and sealants. Evonik reports that demand for fumed silica in the Chinese market is growing steadily.