Widely used in the cosmetics and personal care industry as a skin protectant and moisturizer due to its smooth texture and ability to form a breathable, water-repellent film on the skin. Commonly found in creams, lotions, lip balms, and anti-aging products for its non-greasy feel and stability.

Used as a key component in silicone elastomers and rubbers, where it acts as a base polymer that can be cross-linked to form flexible, durable materials. These are applied in medical devices such as tubing, wound dressings, and implants due to biocompatibility and resistance to body fluids.

Serves as a defoaming agent in industrial processes including fermentation, wastewater treatment, and food processing, where it effectively breaks foam without reacting with the system.

Employed in the formulation of release agents for molds in manufacturing, especially in plastics, rubber, and resin casting, providing easy part release and surface detail preservation.

Utilized in microfluidic device fabrication through soft lithography, where its flexibility, optical clarity, and gas permeability make it ideal for lab-on-a-chip systems in research and diagnostics.

Also used as a lubricant and sealant in automotive and aerospace applications, performing well under extreme temperatures and in vacuum environments.