Silicone defoamers, slip and flow additives, and reactive silicones u2014 PDMS fluids, methyl silicone resins, and treated fumed silica u2014 for surface control and film performance in coatings.
Silicone fluids and additives are organosilicon (polysiloxane) polymers and oligomers built on a silicon–oxygen backbone, used across industrial manufacturing for low surface tension, thermal and oxidative stability, water repellency, lubricity, and defoaming and mold-release behavior over a broad viscosity range. The family spans non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) fluids, volatile carrier siloxanes, functional (reactive) silicones, and silicone resins. RawSource sources these silicone fluids in bulk — drums, totes, and container loads — to specified viscosity, purity, and functionality.
Match the chemistry to the sub-application. Non-volatile PDMS fluids — Silicone Oil 5 cSt (Dimethicone, PDMS) and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Fluid — serve as lubricants, release agents, defoamers, and process aids where a stable, low-volatility film is wanted. Volatile siloxane carriers — Hexamethyldisiloxane (MM, HMDSO), Octamethyltrisiloxane (MDM), Decamethyltetrasiloxane (MD2M), Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), and Methyl Trimethicone — act as fast-evaporating solvents and spreading fluids that leave minimal residue. For reactive or functional needs, Vinyl-Terminated Polydimethylsiloxane (Vinyl PDMS) is a base polymer for addition-cure silicone elastomers; Amino-Functional Silicone (aminosilicone) provides substantivity for fiber and surface finishing; and PEG-12 Dimethicone is a water-dispersible silicone surfactant and emulsifier. Silicone resins — Trimethylsiloxysilicate (MQ Resin) as a film-forming and tackifying additive, and Polymethylsilsesquioxane as a matting and anti-tack powder — adjust film integrity and surface feel.
These products are for industrial and professional use only. Confirm current SDS handling data, viscosity and functional grade, material compatibility, and regulatory status — including any restrictions on cyclic siloxanes such as D4 and D5 — for your specific process and jurisdiction before use.
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