17 product hubs across 5 thematic pillars
Each hub includes full specifications, application use-cases, CAS / EINECS numbers, and benchmarks against Aspen / Wacker / Evonik / Cabot equivalents.
Silica & Aerogel
Core brand portfolio — MEGEL® aerogel, HJSIL® fumed silica, MESIL® specialty grades, HMMAT® matting, HPSIL® healthcare silica, plus shoe-sole grade.
MEGEL® Silica Aerogel
MEGEL silica aerogel from Henan Minmetals East — five commercial forms covering aerogel felt (MG-650 series for pipeline / ship / oil-refining / district heating), aerogel powder, aerogel coating slurry, construction-grade granules, and VIP core. Thermal conductivity 0.018-0.022 W/m·K, fire class A, hydrophobic, classified service temperature -200 to 650°C. REACH-registered, GB 8624 A-grade, ISO 9001 manufactured. China-direct supply vs Aspen Pyrogel / Cabot Lumira at 35-50% landed cost discount.
HJSIL® Fumed Silica
HJSIL fumed silica from Henan Minmetals East — 10 grades covering 150-380 m²/g hydrophilic (Aerosil 150/200/300/380 equivalents) and DMDS / HMDS / PDMS-treated hydrophobic types (R272 / R274 / R110 / R110H / R620 / R622). Bulk supply with CoA, REACH-registered, ISO 9001 certified. Direct China-origin pricing at 30-45% landed cost vs Evonik / Wacker / Cabot reference grades.
MESIL® Specialty Fumed Silica
MESIL® specialty fumed silica from Henan Minmetals East — high-purity grades for applications requiring tighter heavy-metal limits, narrower particle size distribution, or specific surface chemistry. Used in premium cosmetic, pharmaceutical-adjacent, and high-purity industrial (semiconductor, LED, optical) formulations. REACH-registered. Direct China-origin supply at 30–40% landed cost vs Evonik Aerosil Cosmetic / Cabot Cab-O-Sil Premium / Shin-Etsu KE specialty grades.
HMMAT® Matting Agents
HMMAT precipitated silica matting agents from Henan Minmetals East — engineered grades for industrial wood lacquer, washable architectural matt, powder coating, decorative burnish-resistant finishes, UV-cure systems, and cost-optimised interior coatings. REACH-registered, FDA 21 CFR 175.300 compliant variants. China-direct supply at 30–45% landed cost vs Evonik Acematt / W.R. Grace SYLOID / J.M. Huber Zeofree reference grades.
HPSIL® Healthcare Silica
HPSIL precipitated silica from Henan Minmetals East — engineered for dental (RDA-controlled abrasive, thickener, opacifier), food (E 551 / FDA 21 CFR 172.480), pharmaceutical excipient (USP/NF, EP, JP), and cosmetic personal-care use. ISO 22716 (Cosmetics GMP) manufactured. Heavy-metal CoA per pharmacopoeia limits. Direct China-origin supply at 30–45% landed cost vs Evonik Sident / W.R. Grace SYLOID / J.M. Huber Zeodent reference grades.
Silica for Shoe Sole and Footwear Compounding
Precipitated silica at 30-50 phr is the standard reinforcement in EVA, SBR, and TPU shoe sole compounds. Reduces rolling resistance, improves grip, enables lighter weight. Selection guide for athletic footwear, plantar fasciitis insoles, and slip-resistant work shoes.
Thermal Insulation Systems
High-temperature ceramic fiber, microporous insulation boards, vacuum insulation panels, and calcium silicate boards for industrial process and building envelope.
Ceramic Fiber Blanket
Ceramic fiber blanket portfolio from East Materials — 6 grades covering 1260°C standard / 1260°C 160 kg/m³ / 1360°C high-purity / 1430°C HP / 1430°C polycrystalline / 1600°C mullite. Al₂O₃ 46–72%, density 96–160 kg/m³, thermal conductivity 0.08–0.20 W/(m·K). Asbestos-free, needle-punched. China-direct supply with full CoA. Steel, glass, petrochemical, ceramic, cement industries.
METHERM® Microporous Insulation Panels
METHERM microporous insulation panels from Henan Minmetals East — M 1000, M 1000 Max, and M 1100 grades. Thermal conductivity 0.020 W/(m·K) at 20°C — below still air. Non-combustible Class A1, asbestos-free, machinable rigid board for industrial furnaces, kilns, steel, aluminum, and ceramic industries.
MEVAC® Vacuum Insulation Panels
MEVAC® VIPs deliver thermal conductivity as low as 0.0020 W/(m·K) — 10–15× better than PIR foam — in fumed silica, glass fiber, PUF, and core board grades for cold chain, construction, and refrigeration.
METHERM® Calcium Silicate Insulation
METHERM calcium silicate insulation boards from Henan Minmetals East — CS 1050 refractory board (max 1050°C), CS 650 microporous board (max 650°C), and MD composite silicate. Non-combustible Class A, asbestos-free, dimensionally stable. Supplied direct from China for industrial furnaces, petrochemical, boilers, steam piping, and EPC projects.
Silicone Products
Silicone fluid families (PDMS, amino, hydroxy, vinyl, phenyl, cyclic) and application-positioned silicone leveling agents.
Silicone Oils and Fluids
Silicone fluid portfolio from Henan Minmetals East. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS, 5-100,000 cSt), amino-functional for textile softeners, hydroxy-terminated for condensation cure, methyl-hydrogen for hydrosilylation crosslinking, vinyl-terminated for addition cure, cyclomethicones D4/D5 for personal care, phenyl-modified for high-temperature, and alkyl/polyether modified for paint additives. REACH-registered. Direct China-origin supply at 35-50% discount vs Dow / Wacker / Shin-Etsu reference grades.
Silicone Leveling Agents for Coatings
Polyether-modified silicone fluids and silicone-acrylate copolymers used as leveling agents in solvent-borne, waterborne, UV-cure and powder coating systems. East Materials silicone oil portfolio provides drop-in alternatives to BYK-300/333/355, TEGO Glide and Dow Corning DC57 leveling additives.
Coating Solutions & Application Hubs
Application-focused entry points — coating additives, anti-corrosion systems, anti-settling / thixotropic agents, and silane coupling agents.
Silica Additives for Coatings
Application-centric guide to silica-based additives in coating formulation. Maps coating type (powder / wood / leather / architectural / industrial maintenance / automotive / coil / UV-cure / thermal-insulation) to required additive function (rheology / matting / scratch / barrier / thermal) and to specific eastmaterials product lines: HJSIL fumed silica, HMMAT matting agents, MEGEL aerogel powder, silicone oils. Written for paint formulators making procurement decisions.
Anti-Corrosion Coating Additives
Heavy-duty protective coating formulation requires silica for high-build rheology + corrosion-inhibiting pigments + UV-stable binders. East Materials silica additives (HJSIL, HMMAT, MEGEL) for marine, infrastructure, refinery, and water-treatment coatings.
Anti-Settling & Thixotropic Agents
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic HJSIL fumed silica grades (HJSIL-200/300/380/R272/R274/R620) as anti-settling and thixotropic agents for coatings, inks, sealants and unsaturated polyester. Direct functional alternatives to BYK / TEGO / Disparlon organobentonite and polyamide-wax thixotropes.
Silane Coupling Agents
Silane coupling agents (KH-550 aminopropyl, KH-560 glycidoxy, KH-570 methacryloxy) bridge inorganic substrates to organic polymers. Used as substrate primer in coatings, surface treatment for fillers, and reactive intermediate in silicone chemistry.
Distributed Specialty Materials
Third-party brand distribution from established Chinese manufacturers.