Careful people will find that silicone products are widely present in our lives. When it comes to silicone, our first thought may be chemical raw materials used in industry, and some of the silicone products we use around us are related to our tableware. So, is silicone harmful to the human body? Below is an analysis for everyone.

Let's start with the composition of liquid silicone, which is the raw material for making silicone products. Two component liquid silicone is composed of two components: AB and AB. When the two components are mixed in a certain proportion, they can undergo cross-linking and curing reaction to form a soft elastic material. Liquid silicone raw materials generally consist of five components: base gel, crosslinking agent, catalyst, filler, and additive. In theory, as long as there are the first three components, mold silicone can be made, but to obtain a certain strength, "filler" is generally necessary, and "filler" depends on the situation. Usually, the base adhesive, crosslinking agent, and filler are made into one component, while the catalyst is used as a separate component. The ratio of catalyst component to main rubber component is generally between 1% -3%, and the reaction rate of the gel reaction can be adjusted by adjusting the catalyst ratio.

In addition, silicon is a chemical element and the most abundant element in the Earth's crust. Its compounds normally form sand, rock layers, and glass. Organic silicon is considered the most suitable material for implantation into the human body, and all human bodies contain some organic silicon.

Organic silicon is widely used in fields such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and food. Silicone itself is not toxic, but some silicones contain additives that are harmful to the human body. The main component of silicone is silicon dioxide, which has stable chemical properties and is non-toxic. Silicone has strong adsorption capacity and can have a drying effect on human skin.

Therefore, we can conclude that silicone rubber itself is non-toxic and harmless, as long as no pigments are added, and using platinum curing agent can achieve food grade silicone.