What Siltech Corporation does

Siltech Corporation is a privately held Canadian specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered at 225 Wicksteed Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1989, the company develops, manufactures, and markets a full line of organo-functional silicone compounds and related specialties for specific customer applications, serving twelve industrial end-markets including Personal Care, Polyurethane Foam, Automotive, Inks and Coatings, Household and Industrial, Pulp and Paper, Agriculture, Composites, Leather, Mould Release, Oil and Gas, and 3D Printing.

The company's core technology is centered on organo-modified silicone surfactants and silicone polymers, backed by more than 30 patents across cationic, quaternary, di-functional, and reactive silicones. Its manufacturing footprint is concentrated in Ontario, Canada, where state-of-the-art facilities utilize dedicated large-scale reactors and a novel hydrosilation manufacturing process with advanced in-process controls. The product portfolio is organized into branded lines including Silsurf (silicone polyethers), Silquat (silicone quaternary compounds), Silamine (silicone amines), Silwax (alkylated silicones), Silube (silicone alkyl polyethers), Fluorosil (fluorinated silicones), Silmer (reactive silicones), Silphos (silicone phosphates), Silstab (polyurethane surfactants), and Silplex (conditioning agents). Siltech holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.

Siltech operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market model, selling directly to industrial manufacturers and working closely with customers to develop custom silicone formulations — including exclusive products developed for individual customer specifications. Revenue is generated through one-time purchases of proprietary and patented silicone compounds, with no disclosed pricing, distribution partners, or named end-customer logos. The company maintains a global distribution posture, shipping directly from its Ontario facility, and markets through its corporate website, trade show participation, and a social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. No funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, leadership changes, or AI/ML capabilities are documented in the available source data.

Name

Siltech Corporation

Legal name

Siltech Corporation

Website

https://siltech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Siltech Corporation is a privately held Toronto-based specialty chemicals manufacturer that develops and produces patented organo-functional silicone compounds and surfactants, serving industrial customers across twelve end-markets including personal care, automotive, polyurethane foam, coatings, and oil and gas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Silicone Chemicals

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

Keywords

• Specialty silicone chemicals
• Organo-functional silicones
• Silicone surfactants
• Custom silicone formulations
• Silicone polymer manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Silicone Compounds and Specialties Sales: Siltech develops, manufactures, and markets a full line of organo-functional silicone compounds and related specialties for specific customer applications. Revenue is generated through direct sales of proprietary and patented silicone products to industrial customers across multiple end markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Siltech Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets a full line of organo-functional silicone compounds and related specialties for specific customer applications, using patented and proprietary technology. Its portfolio of more than 18 product families covers silicone surfactants, quaternary compounds, amines, alkylated silicones, alkyl polyethers, fluorinated silicones, reactive silicones, polyurethane foam surfactants, defoamers, emulsions, fluids, MQ resins, gels, resins, phosphates, and gum dispersions. Products are custom-formulated in collaboration with industrial customers across twelve end markets including personal care, polyurethane foam, automotive, inks and coatings, household and industrial, pulp and paper, agriculture, composites, leather, mould release, oil and gas, and 3D printing.

Product overview

Siltech Corporation is a chemical manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and markets a full line of organo-functional silicone compounds and related specialties for specific customer applications, using patented and proprietary technology. With more than 25 years of experience and more than 30 patents, the company's product portfolio centers on organo-modified silicone surfactants and silicone polymers, including cationic, quaternary, and di-functional silicones, as well as reactive silicones. The core product lines include: Silsurf (silicone polyethers/surfactants), Silquat (silicone quaternary compounds), Silamine (silicone amines), Silwax (alkylated silicones in liquid to hard wax forms), Silube (silicone alkyl polyethers), Fluorosil (fluorinated silicones), Silmer (reactive silicones with multiple functional groups), Silstab (polyurethane surfactants), plus specialty products including defoamers/antifoams, emulsions, fluids, MQ resins, and phosphates. These products serve diverse industrial markets including personal care, polyurethane foam, automotive, inks and coatings, household and industrial, pulp and paper, agriculture, composites, leather, mould release, oil and gas, and 3D printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silquat: Silicone Quaternary Compounds product line
• Silsurf
• Silwax
• Silube
• Silmer
• Fluorosil
• Silphos
• Silstab
• Silplex
• Silgloss

Products and services

• Silsurf – Silicone Polyethers Silicone polyethers (silicone surfactants) containing both a water-insoluble silicone backbone and water-soluble polyether pendant groups. Used as emulsifiers, foaming agents, solubilizers, softeners, and as slip, mar resistance, and levelling additives in inks and coatings.
• Silquat – Silicone Quaternary Compounds Two classes of quaternary compounds: Silicone Dialkyl Quats (C1–C18 alkyl groups, substantive to fibres, non-yellowing, providing softness, lubricity, anti-static properties, and water repellency) and Silicone Polyether Fatty Quats (lauric to stearic fatty groups, providing lubricity and softness to fibres).
• Silamine – Silicone Amines Primary-Secondary Amines (aminoethylaminopropyl-based for lubricity and softness in personal care and textile applications) and Solubilized Primary-Secondary Amines (polyether-solubilized for improved compatibility in aqueous solutions).
• Silwax – Alkylated Silicones Alkylated silicones with alkyl pendant groups ranging from C2 to C32, available as liquids to hard waxes. Used as lubricants in textile, metalworking, and automotive applications, providing water/solvent repellency, flow, levelling, slip, mar resistance, gloss, emollience, and softness. Includes Multi Domain Silwaxes with both liquid and solid alkyl groups.
• Silube – Silicone Alkyl Polyethers Alkylated silicones co-reacted with polyethers for full or partial water solubility, effective for emulsifying organic oils and silicones with water, providing lubricity and emulsification properties.
• Fluorosil – Fluorinated Silicones Fluorinated silicones and fluorinated silicones with alkyl or polyether pendant groups, offering good solvent resistance, lubricity, and slip. The ratio of fluorine and silicone can be varied to suit customer needs.
• Silmer – Reactive Silicones Multifunctional and linear-difunctional silicone pre-polymers with reactive terminal end groups for co-reaction into polymers for coatings, plastics, resins, and other applications. Ten classes: Hydroxy Functional, Dual Hydroxyl Functional, Acrylate Functional, Acrylate Functional with Secondary Hydroxyl Groups, Hydride Functional, Isocyanate Functional, Amino Functional, Epoxide Functional, Trimethoxysilane Functional, Vinyl Functional, and Mercapto Functional.
• Silstab – Silicone Surfactants for Polyurethane Silicone surfactant products used in rigid foams, flexible foams, and elastomers for polyurethane applications. The SILSTAB series provides cell structure control, stabilization, and emulsification.
• Silicone Defoamers and Antifoams Industrial-grade antifoam compounds for aqueous and anhydrous systems, used in various applications including pulp and paper, oil and gas, and household products.
• Silicone Emulsions Emulsions of polydimethylsiloxane fluids for various industrial and automotive applications including mould release and surface finishing.
• Silicone Fluids Silicone fluids in various viscosities (350 cps to 10,000 cps) for automotive tire dressings and industrial applications requiring gloss and lubricity.
• Castor Oil Silicones Specialty silicone products derived from or combined with castor oil for personal care and industrial applications.
• Silicone Anionic/Cationic Complex Silicone anionic/cationic complex products for personal care and industrial applications.
• Silicone MQ Resins MQ resins including Silicone Hydride MQ Resins, Silicon VQ Resins, and Silicone Polyether MQ Resins for various industrial applications.
• Silicone Multi-Esters Specialized silicone multi-ester compounds for personal care and industrial applications.
• Silicone Resins Silicone resin products for various industrial applications including coatings and personal care.
• Silicone Gels Silicone gel products for personal care and industrial applications.
• Silphos – Silicone Phosphates Silicone polyether phosphate esters in free acid form, used as emulsifiers, dispersants, and anti-stats for glass cleaners and industrial applications.
• Siltech Gum Dispersions Gum dispersions for various industrial applications.

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CHT Group: German specialty chemicals company producing silicone emulsions, softeners, and functional silicones for textiles, personal care, paper, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in organo-modified silicones serving overlapping end markets with Siltech.
• Specialty Silicone Products (SSP): Manufacturer of specialty silicone elastomers, fluids, and custom compounds for industrial and medical applications. Comparable in scale and specialty focus, with overlapping reach into industrial and personal care formulations.
• Momentive Performance Materials: Specialty silicones manufacturer offering silicone fluids, emulsions, resins, and elastomers with strong positions in personal care, automotive, and industrial markets. Closely aligned with Siltech's specialty additives focus and similar B2B custom-formulation model.
• Gelest (Mitsubishi Chemical): Specialty silicones and silanes manufacturer acquired by Mitsubishi Chemical, focused on organofunctional silicones, reactive silicones, and custom synthesis. One of the closest direct peers to Siltech in product type, scale, and customer-driven custom development model.
• Elkem Silicones: Specialty silicones business of Elkem ASA producing silicone polymers, fluids, and specialty additives for personal care, textiles, coatings, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in organo-modified silicones and similar market vertical coverage.
• AB Specialty Silicones: US-based specialty silicones manufacturer offering custom organo-modified silicones, emulsions, and reactive silicones. Closely comparable in size, product type, and B2B custom formulation approach to Siltech, serving personal care, coatings, and industrial end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Wacker Chemie: German specialty chemicals company with a significant silicones division producing silicone fluids, emulsions, resins, and surfactants. Directly comparable in PU foam surfactants, personal care additives, and coatings applications where Siltech also competes.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical: One of the world's largest silicone producers with a broad silicone fluids, elastomers, and specialties portfolio. Directly comparable to Siltech's organo-functional silicones but at vastly greater scale, serving the same personal care, PU foam, coatings, automotive, and electronics end markets.
• Dow Inc. (Dow Silicones): Major global silicone raw material and specialty supplier with full coverage of personal care, PU foam, coatings, and industrial cleaning applications. Competes head-on with Siltech's Silsurf, Silquat, and Silwax product lines but as part of a much broader chemical portfolio.
• Evonik Industries: Diversified specialty chemicals company with a silicones and additives business serving personal care, coatings, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Siltech in specialty silicone surfactants and performance additives, but Evonik operates across many non-silicone chemistries as well.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/siltechcorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/siltechcorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/siltech-corporation

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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