Industrial silicone recycling
Silicone recycling.
A new life for your scrap.
ECO USA collects post-industrial silicone rubber scrap, silicone oils and surplus materials, then turns them into recycled silicone oil at our plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Established in 2009
America’s first
silicone recycling facility.
Parkersburg,
West Virginia, USA
2009
Established
30+
Countries in our collection network
PDMS
Recycled silicone oil for new products
Silicone scrap and materials we recycle
We recycle post-industrial silicone rubber scrap, used and surplus silicone oils, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and silicone sealant (RTV). Tell us about your material so we can discuss a suitable recycling program.
Silicone Fluids & Oils Recycling
We collect and recycle used, expired, and surplus silicone oil (PDMS). We are also looking for silicone-related fluids such as silicone transformer oil, silicone emulsions, silicone heat transfer fluids, and more.
Silicone Rubber Scrap Recycling
We recycle excess silicone rubber such as runners, cut-offs, and trimmings. We also collect rejected silicone rubber products that are usually thrown away, leftover liquid silicone rubber, and other silicone-related materials.
Our silicone recycling process
Silicone recycling is a specialized chemical process. At ECO USA, silicone rubber scrap is collected, granulated and processed into material used to manufacture recycled PDMS silicone oil. Follow the cycle below, then explore the plant tour for a closer look at each stage.
- Stage 01
Collection
- Stage 02
Granulation
- Stage 03
High-Temp Cracking
- Stage 04
Filtration
- Stage 05
Si-O-Si Redistribution / Polymerization
- Stage 06
Packaging
- Stage 07
Product Manufacturing
Virtual Tour
Take a backstage tour of our recycling facility and learn how silicone is recycled step by step.
Recycled silicone oil and emulsion
FEATURED PRODUCT
DMS-300 Industrial-Grade Silicone Oil
ECO USA manufactures industrial-grade silicone fluid in a full range of specifications and viscosities via a proprietary recycling process.
FEATURED PRODUCT
SILCULARTM EMS-4000 / EMS-4001 60% Active Silicone Emulsion
This is a 60% actives non-ionic silicone emulsion ideal for use in furniture and automotive dressing applications and offers long-lasting gloss and water repellency characteristics.
Reduce Carbon Footprint
The silicone scrap we collect is recycled and manufactured into high-quality, colorless and odorless polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone oil that is currently being used as raw materials in numerous products and industrial applications. ECO USA’s silicone oil is 76 – 78% lower in carbon footprint compared to virgin material.1
1 Figures based on “Comparative Carbon Footprint of Low Viscous Silicone Oil”, a life cycle analysis conducted by ECO USA in 2022.
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA): Comparative carbon footprint of low viscous silicone oil
“ECO USA commissioned Sphera to conduct a cradle-to-gate comparative product carbon footprint study of their recycled silicone oil according to ISO 14044 and 14067. Based on this study, the cradle-to-gate total carbon footprint of ECO USA’s recycled silicone oil is 1401 kg CO2 eq. per metric ton (MT). Virgin silicone oil was found to have a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 6079 kg CO2 eq./MT.”
SOLUTIONS FOR
Manufacturers & Molders of Silicone Rubber Products
We work closely with manufacturers of baby bottles and pacifiers, automotive harnesses and gaskets, and medical parts and tubing to pick up their rejected and excess silicone rubber materials. We also collect surplus or expired liquid silicone rubber compounds.
SOLUTIONS FOR
Recyclers, Traders & Chemical Surplus Companies
We love getting to know recyclers, traders, and chemical surplus companies even though we may be in completely different markets. Whether you deal with plastic, paper, metal, glass, oil or chemicals, ECO USA believes in building a strong network of people in the recycling industry.
Partnership with ECO USA
With one phone call to ECO USA, we made a significant dent in our budget, improved our bottom line and reduced our company’s carbon footprint. The silicone recycling program has been a win-win all around.
Douglas R. Snider QMS Administrator – Silcotech North America
Being Trusted By
Silicone recycling questions, answered.
Practical answers about silicone scrap, silicone fluids and working with ECO USA.
Can silicone be recycled?
Yes. Silicone can be recycled through specialized processing. ECO USA recycles post-industrial silicone rubber scrap and silicone fluids, and manufactures recycled PDMS silicone oil. See how silicone recycling works.
What types of silicone scrap does ECO USA collect?
We collect industrial silicone rubber scrap such as runners, production offcuts, trimmings and rejected parts, including cured and uncured material. View silicone scrap examples and contact us to review your material.
Can you recycle silicone oil, LSR and RTV sealant?
ECO USA collects used, expired and surplus silicone oils and related fluids, including PDMS, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and silicone sealant (RTV). Suitability depends on the material stream. Explore silicone fluid recycling.
Where is ECO USA’s silicone recycling plant?
Our recycling facility is at 516 Camden Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101, USA. ECO USA works with material sources in more than 30 countries. Contact us to discuss your location and collection needs.
How do I arrange silicone scrap collection?
Send our team your material type, estimated quantity, packaging details and collection location. We can review the material and discuss logistics. Learn about silicone scrap pickup and collection.
What is recycled PDMS silicone oil used for?
PDMS silicone oil is a raw material used in industrial formulations and silicone products. ECO USA supplies DMS-300 industrial-grade PDMS silicone oil in multiple viscosities. Request the TDS or SDS and confirm specifications for your application.
Latest Updates
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