Whether silicone rubber produces and releases toxic gases and carcinogenic substances during processes such as heat refining has sparked widespread public discussion and even caused panic among residents. After being explained by professionals, it is completely worry free and the rubber products are safe and non-toxic, so you can use them with confidence.
According to relevant professionals, the process of silicone mixing, which involves the uniform mixing and thermal refining of rubber and additives, belongs to the physical mixing process. The silica gel raw materials and ingredients are evenly dispersed, just like the "noodle" when steaming Mantou, which will not produce chemical reactions, carcinogens and toxic gases. Under normal circumstances, during the rubber mixing process, it is accompanied by the physical odor of the rubber material itself, which is not a toxic gas or carcinogenic substance, thus ensuring the safety of silicone products. Since the 1980s and 1990s, the European Union and other countries have issued a series of environmental laws and regulations. The raw materials used in silicone products have achieved green substitution and upgrading. Potential toxic and harmful raw materials have been discarded and replaced with non-toxic and harmless environmental additives and silicone raw materials, isolating toxic and harmful substances in the rubber mixing process from the source. Experts further pointed out that although the odor of silicone produced during the rubber mixing process is non-toxic to the human body, many people still feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in order to reduce the impact of odors, it is recommended to use advanced equipment such as enclosed mixers and relatively enclosed spaces for gas collection during the production process to purify the exhaust gas appropriately.
Moreover, the production of silicone products is a complex process that requires real-time monitoring and attention. Besides mechanical and human factors, they are two important aspects that affect product quality, and the intermediate inspection process is the node for discovering and solving major product quality problems. Therefore, maintaining normal machine operation, good mold quality status, continuously strengthening the operational skills of molding operators and quality inspectors, and improving quality awareness are effective measures to reduce production defects, and are also a major benefit for silicone product factories.
