Electric vehicle manufacturers are adopting silicone gels and resins to combat battery fires. Following recent thermal runaway incidents, companies like Tesla and BYD now inject thermally conductive silicone gels between lithium-ion cells. These organic silicones withstand temperatures exceeding 300°C while maintaining electrical insulation.

Dow Chemical’s new SiLASTIC™ gel absorbs mechanical stress during collisions, reducing short-circuit risks by 65%. Concurrently, silicone resin coatings on battery pack glass fiber separators enhance flame retardancy (UL94 V-0 rating). The global surge in EV demand—expected to reach 40M units by 2025—has spurred a 200% increase in silicone gel orders. This shift highlights organic silicones’ critical role in sustainable transportation safety.

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