Abstract
Silicone chemicals exhibit unique surface as well as bulk properties that make them highly desirable for cosmetic applications. These include chemical inertness, biocompatibility, lubricity, comfort feel, slippery feel, compatibility with various formulations, hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, broad synthetic molecular design options, and unique ability to combine several properties into one single molecule. These properties are possible due to unique molecular characteristics such as low surface energy, flexible bonds, high bond energy; high thermally stability. In recent times, these characteristics are becoming more relevant when viewed from the standpoint of environmental compatibility and overall sustainability.

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ELKAY participated in CPhi India 2022 held in Delhi from November 29th through December 1st 2022. It was great interacting with all the attendees and sharing the latest developments in our pharmaceutical and personal care product portfolio. In addition to our simethicone and dimethicone products, we have developed new products in the hair care and cosmetic additives segment .

Thank you to the more than 200 customers and suppliers for visiting us! We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Federation of Indian Chamber of commerce and Industry (FICCI), New Delhi, India, conducted 10th national ‘Chemical and Petrochemical award, 2022’ function to recognize Companies for their contribution towards the development of various sectors.

Elkay Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India was recognized with a prestigious award in the category of  ‘Excellence in Export’.

This award represents the Elkay’s contribution towards increasing India’s share in the global export market and also global presence of Elkay Chemicals. Currently supplying Silicone based Speciality Chemicals and formulations to more than 32 Countries Globally.

The award distribution ceremony took place at New Delhi and India Chem Expo on 2^nd  Nov 2022. Mr. Bhaganth Khuba (Union minister for chemical and fertilizer) was the chief guest for the award ceremony.

“Swatcha Bharat Abhiyan“
“Guhagar” Beach Cleaning Campaign: Maharashtra

Elkay chemicals P. Ltd., Lote, Dist. Ratnagiri, MH -hosted & participated in beach cleaning campaign. It was organized by Ghuhagar Panchayat Samiti, Dist. Ratnagiri.

Celebrating “Azadi ka Amrut Mohotsav” ( 75 th year of Independent India ) on 20 Aug 2022, more than 120 volunteers participated in this beach

cleaning campaign including Elkay team, Guhagar Panchayat Samiti staff, women self-help group, school students and staff etc.

They cleaned stretch of 2 km beach of all plastic, flowers etc.

Thank you all volunteers for your participation in this important social activity and Swatcha Bharat Abhigyan !

Elkay Silicones participated in Silicone Expo 2022, Detroit USA, which is the first commercial trade show and conference for silicone industry. 180+ global exhibitors from manufacturing and supply chain industry participated in this trade show.

In Silicone Expo 2022, Elkay Silicones showed its entire new range of products like Elastomers, Resins, Gels for various industrial applications.

The show had conference on “Sustainability”. Dr. Rahul Kulkarni, VP Technical was one of the panel members explaining how Elkay has innovated processes to find sustainable solutions for silicone industry for betterment of society. We thank everyone who visited at our stall.

We are very happy to announce and congratulate Dr. Ravindra D. Kulkarni for his inclusion into the United States National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This honour is amongst the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Membership to the NAE honours those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, or education and to the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology and making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering.

Dr. Kulkarni is being recognized for innovation centric business and technology development and leadership across many disciplines. While the first half of his career was of evolving into a successful scientist with numerous patents and recognitions in diverse fields such as silicones, solid state chemistry and surface science developments in computer hardware, he shifted his focus in the next part of his career to becoming an entrepreneur and industrialist.

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ELKAY Chemicals Pvt. Ltd, Pune distributed 50 tablet computers to the Chandrakant Darode School, Shivaji Nagar, Pune as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility activities in coordination with the Rotary Club of Pune (Kothrud).

The school management thanked and appreciated Elkay’s philosophy of caring & empowering needy students. The event was attended by Mr. Jaideep Sharma & Mr. Pramod Barange from ELKAY and President S. Chitale & General Secretary Gayatri on behalf of Rotary Club.

These tablet computers come pre-installed with the school syllabus from 1^st to 10^th standard and some additional visual and 3D demonstrations. This will enable students  to study and complete their course work remotely.

 “Swatcha Bharat Abhiyan “                                                                                               

“Guhagar” Beach Cleaning Campaign: Maharashtra

Elkay chemicals P. Ltd., Lote, Dist. Ratnagiri, MH -hosted & participated in beach cleaning campaign. It was organized by Ghuhagar Panchayat Samiti, Dist. Ratnagiri

On the occasion of ‘Anant Chaturdashi’, 21, Sep. 2021, after Ganesh Visargen, 65 volunteers participated in this beach cleaning campaign including Elkay team, Guhagar Panchayat Samiti staff, women self-help group etc. They cleaned stretch of 2 km beach of all plastic, flowers etc.

Thank you all volunteers for your participation in this important social activity and Swatcha Bharat Abhigyan !

Konkan region of Maharashtra got heavy rains resulting in flood situation in Chiplun and nearby towns /  villages on 22 July 2021. Thousands of people in Chiplun got affected as their homes, shops, vehicles got    under 10 to 15 feet of water for nearly 2-3 days ! For the flood victims of Chiplun; Elkay  joined hands with Rotary club of Kothrud, Pune to support flood victims whose homes were under water.

Through our CSR funding and Support activity we have arranged and supplied 500 no. of dry grocery / food kits & 2400 no. of water bottles to Chiplun residents. Rotary club of Lote helped us in this activity by distributing food kits and water to needy people!

ELKAY chemicals, Pune completed project of donation of 1200 PPE kits to Sassoon general hospital, Pune. Rotary club of Pune, Kothrud handled this project by CSR funds, arranging PPE kits from Nasik, together with Dean of Sassoon hospital, handled logistics to delivered it to Sassoon hospital in these difficult Covid-19 times.

Thank you ; CSR team of Elkay chemicals and RCPK project manager, Gayatri .