Five basic silicone polymer
structures
By changing the structure of a silicone polymer, many different forms of silicone
materials can be produced.
Linear Polymers – Volatile and Nonvolatile Fluids (Dimethicone)
Ring Polymers – Volatile Fluids (Cyclomethicone)
Branched Polymers
Because the ends of the branches offer additional opportunities to connect
with other polymers, branched polysiloxanes are often used as crosslinkers or
curing agents. Learn more about silicone cure
chemistry.
Crosslinked Polymers (Gels, elastomers, sealants, rubber)
Resins (Structures that cure to create three-dimensional films)
Polymer structure is only one of the ways silicone materials are tailored to
meet the needs of different industries, processes, and commercial applications.
Learn more about silicone property and
performance modification.
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Did you know ... adding phenyl groups to a
polydimethylsiloxane resin gives it all the benefits of a classic silicone plus
greater toughness and thermal stability! Learn more about the features and
benefits
of organically
modified silicones.
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