Polydimethylsiloxane

Polydimethylsiloxane is a Polymer with silicone backbone (SiO) with methyl groups (CH3) attached; most common polymer in silicone industry Polydimethylsiloxane uses and applications include: Surfactant; emulsifier, antifoam for agriculture, cutting oils, drilling muds, effluents, chemicals, detergents, textiles, abrasive slurries, adhesives, inks, latexstarch processing, pulp slurries, drug fermentations; release agent for rubber, plastics, yarn thread; leveling agent; stationary phase in gas chromatography; antifoam, defoamer, anticaking agent, emulsifier in foods; lubricant, antifoam in cosmetics; defoamer in food processing; food packaging adhesives, coatings, paper; release agent migrating from food packaging; flow control agent, wetting agent, gloss aid, mar resistant aid in aqueous paintscoatings, polishes, cleaners, laundry aids, rubber, plastics, fabric, metal surfaces Suggested storage of Polydimethylsiloxane: Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container