Silicon-based materials have been proving their worth since the birth of civilization.
Did you know ... structural silicone sealants installed in buildings around the world in the 1980s are still performing today!
See how the discovery, development, and use of these amazing materials have changed our world.
Imagine what silicones could enable us to do next!
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