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Molecular Structures of Silicone Fluids

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Straight silicone fluids

Straight silicone fluid is the generic name for three main types of silicone fluids that are straight-chain polymers formed of siloxane bonds. These three are dimethyl silicone fluid, methylphenyl silicone fluid, and methyl hydrogen silicone fluid.

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Dimethyl silicone fluid
Dimethyl silicone fluid

Methyl groups are introduced into all side chains and both ends of the polysiloxane.

Methylphenyl silicone fluid
Methylphenyl silicone fluid

Phenyl groups are introduced into some of the side chains of the polysiloxane.

Methylhydrogen silicone fluid
Methylhydrogen silicone fluid

Hydrogen is introduced into some of the side chains of the polysiloxane.


Modified silicone fluids

Silicone fluids with organic groups introduced into the ends and side chains are called modified silicone fluids. They are categorized into four main types, according to the bonding position of the organic groups. They are further classified as reactive or non-reactive silicone fluids, according to the behavior of their organic groups.


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  • Side-chain
    type
  • Dual-end
    type
  • Single-end
    type
  • Side-chain dual-ended
    type
Side-chain type

Organic groups are introduced into some of the side chains of the polysiloxane.

Organic groups

[ Reactive silicone fluids ]

[ Non-reactive silicone fluids ]

Dual-end type

Organic groups are introduced into both ends of the polysiloxane.

Organic groups

[ Reactive silicone fluids ]

[ Non-reactive silicone fluids ]

Single-end type

Organic groups are introduced into one end of the polysiloxane.

Organic groups

[ Reactive silicone fluids ]

Side-chain dual-ended type

Organic groups are introduced into some of the side chains and both ends of the polysiloxane.

Organic groups

[ Reactive silicone fluids ]

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