Momentive Withdraws Anti-dumping Case on Siloxane Polyoxyalkylene Copolymers (Lubricant) since Market Situation has Changed

[DGTR Termination Notification Case No. AD (OI) – 11/2024 dated 26 September 2025]

· The domestic industry, M/s Momentive Performance Material (India) Pvt. Ltd., and under the provisions of Rule l4(a) of the AD Rules, 1995 the Authority hereby terminates the investigation initiated on September 30, 2024 vide notification No. 6/13/2024-DGTR against the imports of “Siloxane Polyoxyalkylene Copolymers having viscosity upto 2500 cst” originating in or exported from China PR.

Product Identification

· Substance Name: Siloxane compound (specific name not provided)

· CAS Number: 63148-62-9

· Use: Industrial applications, typically as a lubricant, sealant, or in coatings

Hazards Identification

· Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS

· Physical Hazards: May cause slippery surfaces if spilled

· Health Hazards: Generally low toxicity; may cause mild irritation to eyes or skin

· Environmental Hazards: Not readily biodegradable; potential long-term effects in aquatic environments

Handling & Storage

· Precautions:

o Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin exposure

o Use in well-ventilated areas

· Storage:

o Store in tightly sealed containers

o Keep away from heat and direct sunlight

Firefighting Measures

· Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, CO₂

· Hazards: May emit formaldehyde vapors at high temperatures

· Protective Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus

Accidental Release Measures

· Spill Response:

o Contain and absorb with inert material

o Avoid discharge into drains or water bodies

· Personal Protection: Gloves and safety goggles recommended

Toxicological Information

· Acute Toxicity: Low

· Skin/Eye Irritation: Mild, reversible

· Chronic Effects: No known significant effects

Ecological Information

· Persistence: Not readily biodegradable

· Bioaccumulation: Low potential

· Aquatic Toxicity: Minimal, but avoid release into environment