The global silane market size was valued at $1.48 billion in 2016 and is expected to ascend at a CAGR of 4.3 percent from 2017 to 2025. Silanes is a silicone-based compound with four organic or inorganic substituent groups attached to the central silicon atom. The product finds usage as a coupling agent, crosslinking agent, adhesion promoter, and resin additive in various applications, according to a report by Grand View Research Inc.
The product is used as a coupling agent in rubber compounding to promote the coupling of non-black pigments to the polymer backbone. This, in turn, helps improve the rolling resistance and compression in rubber. Silane also functions as an adhesion promoter and water scavenger. It is used as an adhesion promoter to improve moisture, temperature, and chemical resistance.
The US has generated a significant product demand over the past few years owing to the growing usage of silane in waterborne paints & coatings. The product finds extensive usage as an adhesion promoter in water-based coating formulations. The hydrolytic stability and film integrity achieved using silanes have fueled its demand in waterborne coatings. Increased environmental awareness in the US has boosted the demand for water-based coatings and, thereby, for silanes in the country.
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