What’s Silicone Made Out Of?

Silicone is durable, easy to manufacture, and stable over a wide range of chemicals and temperatures. But what's it actually made of?

Science What's Silicone Made Out Of? The synthetic polymer is used in shoe insoles, breast implants, deodorant, and more. Silicone is durable, easy to manufacture, and stable over a wide range of chemicals and temperatures. But what's it actually made of? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Can You See These 'Impossible' Colors? Why Magenta Isn't in the Rainbow 6 Food Additives You Probably Don't Want to Eat You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.