Creating value from silicone

KCC Silicone and LG Household & Health Care have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly research silicone polymer materials optimized for ultraviolet (UV) protection products.

On July 23, at KCC’s headquarters in Seocho-dong, Seoul, LG Household & Health Care’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Kang Nae-kyu and KCC Silicon’s CEO Liam Song, among other executives, attended the signing ceremony of a ‘research cooperation MOU aimed at developing high-efficiency silicone polymer materials for sun care applications.’

The two companies plan to combine LG Household & Health Care’s expertise in UV protection formulations from its Beauty Research Institute with KCC Silicone’s high-purity silicone technology to develop UV protection products that offer both superior blocking performance and differentiated sensory experience.

To this end, they will jointly conduct research on silicone polymer materials suitable for UV protection products, develop sun care formulations incorporating these materials, and carry out efficacy evaluations. Additionally, they intend to establish a collaborative framework for sharing research outcomes and engaging in academic activities, with plans to expand joint research into skincare materials in the future.

Kang Nae-kyu, CTO of LG Household & Health Care, stated, “As climate change emphasizes the importance of UV protection, sun care products have become essential year-round. We will utilize materials that provide high UV-blocking efficiency and satisfying sensory qualities to launch sun care products with strong global competitiveness.”

Liam Song, CEO of KCC Silicone, commented, “Through this MOU, the two companies will strengthen their close cooperation to continuously advance innovation in the K-beauty industry and enhance competitiveness in the global market. Leveraging our accumulated technologies and experience, we will deliver top-quality, value-driven solutions to customers both domestically and internationally.”