Hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO) is a versatile organosilicon compound with various industrial applications.
HMDSO is often employed as a solvent in industrial processes, particularly in the electronics industry for cleaning and degreasing electronic components and semiconductor substrates.
It serves as a surface treatment agent in metalworking processes to provide lubricity, anti-sticking properties, and corrosion resistance to metal surfaces.
HMDSO is a key intermediate in the production of various silicone-based materials such as silicones, siloxanes, and silicone resins and due to its low surface tension and inert nature, HMDSO is utilized as a release agent or mold release agent in manufacturing processes involving rubber, plastics, composites, and elastomers.