Hexachlorodisilane Market Outlook and Trends

Hexachlorodisilane is an organosilicon compound with the chemical formula Si2Cl6.

The industry chain of Hexachlorodisilane includes four links: raw material procurement, production, processing and application.

The raw materials are mainly silicon and chlorine, which need to be converted into hexachlorodisilane through high-temperature reaction in the production process. The processing link is mainly to purify and separate HCHD to meet the needs of different applications.

The application segment includes electronics, construction, automotive and other industries, where HCHD is used to produce various silicone materials, such as silicone rubber and silicone resin.

China, for example, is a major country in the global production and consumption of hexachlorodisilane. According to the China Chemical Industry Association (CCIA), China's production of hexachlorodisilane in 2020 will be about 45,000 tons, and its consumption will be about 42,000 tons. China's HCH market is mainly concentrated in the eastern coastal region, especially in Jiangsu, Shanghai and Zhejiang provinces and cities.

The competition in the HCH market is relatively fierce, and the major players include Momentive Performance Materials, Wacker Chemie, Evonik Industries, etc. These companies are expanding their production capacity and improving the quality of their products. Companies maintain market competitiveness by expanding production capacity, improving product quality and developing new applications.

Regional Status Issues of Hexachlorodisilane:

• Environmental issues: Hazardous emissions and wastewater are generated during the production of HCDS, which requires effective environmental protection measures.
  
• Supply chain problems: The supply chain of raw materials for HCDS is complicated, and a stable supply chain needs to be ensured.
  
• Technical issues: HCDS production technology needs to be improved continuously to improve product quality and reduce costs.
  

According to the secretary general of the China Chemical Industry Association (CCIA), the HCH market will continue to grow, with the main drivers being the rapid development of the electronics and construction industries.

It was also mentioned that HCH producers need to continuously improve their technology and product quality to remain competitive in the market.