D4 Follows DMC Upward, Hongye Silicone Optimizes Raw Material
Keywords: D4, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, DMC substitute, cost control, Hongye Silicone
Core Sentence: D4 prices increased in line with DMC; Hongye Silicone flexibly adjusts DMC/D4 proportion to stabilize manufacturing cost.
Details:
D4 spot prices stood at 15,000–15,600 RMB/ton on April 28, rising synchronously with DMC and becoming a key alternative intermediate. As DMC supply remains tight, downstream manufacturers increased D4 procurement to ease raw material pressure. Hongye Silicone adopts a diversified raw material allocation strategy, reasonably replacing part of DMC with cost-effective D4, ensuring continuous and stable production of various silicone products.