Bluestar Silicones Launches New Recycled Masterbatch
The 33% recycled silicone product enables a 30% reduction in product carbon footprint for industrial manufacturers.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Materials Science
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Bluestar Silicones has launched BLUESIL MR 460 U 33P, a new masterbatch product containing 33% mechanically recycled silicone. The material is currently available for pre-commercial sales and utilizes a recycling technology originally announced by the company in September 2025.
Why it matters
As the global silicone market faces projected annual growth of 4.5% to 5.4%, this product aims to address increasing demand for materials that lower carbon footprints without sacrificing mechanical performance.
The BLUESIL MR 460 U 33P masterbatch offers transparency levels ranging from 77% to 83% according to ISO 2471 standards. It supports up to a 30% reduction in product carbon footprint compared to traditional virgin silicone.
The players
Bluestar Silicones
A global silicone manufacturer with 11 production sites, 3,500 employees, and a research team of 400 scientists.
The details
This masterbatch is designed to integrate into conventional manufacturing workflows, including extrusion, injection, and compression moulding processes. It functions by being compounded with existing silicone masterbatches, curing systems, and specialized additives. The underlying mechanical recycling process, which was first announced by the company in September 2025, allows for the inclusion of recycled materials while maintaining the functional properties required for standard industrial use.
Timeline
September 2025: Bluestar Silicones announced its mechanical recycling processing technology.
October 16, 2026: Bluestar Silicones launched the BLUESIL MR 460 U 33P product.
The Tech Race
This launch marks a significant step in mechanical silicone recycling, moving from the research-focused announcement phase in 2025 to pre-commercial availability. It positions Bluestar Silicones within a competitive landscape where major manufacturers are racing to balance sustainability targets with the stringent performance requirements of global industrial supply chains.
Manufacturers and industrial designers can now access this recycled masterbatch for pre-commercial testing in existing molding and extrusion workflows. Because it is designed to be compatible with current curing systems and additives, engineers can integrate the material without retooling their core production lines.
The takeaway
Bluestar Silicones' transition to pre-commercial sales signals a shift toward practical adoption of recycled silicone in standard manufacturing processes. Watch for future performance benchmarks on large-scale industrial parts to see if the material matches the reliability of virgin-grade feedstocks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Renewable Carbon News.
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