July 21, 2025 –
Production Disruption at Dongyue Silicone Following Plant Fire Incident
A fire outbreak at Dongyue Silicone Materials Co., Ltd.’s manufacturing facility has temporarily halted operations at one of China’s leading silicone compound production sites. The incident occurred at approximately 1:50 PM local time on July 20, affecting the company’s Phase III synthesis unit B reactor system.
Emergency response protocols were immediately activated, with plant operators executing emergency shutdown procedures and successfully evacuating all personnel. Joint efforts between the company’s safety team and municipal emergency services contained the blaze within hours, preventing any casualties or environmental contamination.
While damage assessment remains ongoing, preliminary reports indicate significant impact on production infrastructure and inventory within the affected unit. “We’ve initiated insurance claims procedures as all damaged assets were properly covered,” stated a company representative. “Our priority now is to evaluate the full extent of operational impact while maintaining supply chain continuity.”
Industry analysts suggest the incident may cause temporary supply chain disruptions in China’s specialty chemicals market. Dongyue Silicone, a key supplier to the color masterbatch industry, has assured customers of its commitment to minimize delivery delays through inventory management and production rescheduling.
The Shandong-based manufacturer has pledged a comprehensive safety review across all facilities, with particular focus on high-temperature synthesis processes. Regulatory authorities have begun their investigation into the root cause of the equipment failure that led to the incident. Further updates regarding production resumption timelines will follow completion of the official safety inspection.