Reactive silicone fluids
| Organic group | Characteristics | Applications |
| Amino group | absorbability, reactive | Textile treatment, resin modification, coating additives |
| Epoxy group | absorbability, reactive | Textile treatment, resin modification, coating additives |
| Carboxyl group | Lubricity, reactive | Textile treatment, dispersants, polishing agents |
| Carbine group | Mold-release, reactive | Resin modification, coating additives |
| Methacryl group | Absorbability, reactive | Resin modification, coating additives |
| Mercapto group | Absorbability, reactive | Resin modification, rust-proofing agents |
| Phenol group | reactive | Resin modification |
Non-reactive silicone fluids
| Organic group | Characteristics | Applications |
| Polyether group | Water solubility, emulsifying | Foaming agents, antifoaming agents,cosmetics |
| Methylstyryl group | Mold-release, compatibility | Resin additives, coating additives |
| Alkyl group | Compatibility, lubricity | Water repellents for construction applications, coating additives |
| Higher fatty acid ester group | High melting point, compatibility | Resin modification, coating additives |
| Higher alkoxy group | compatibility | Resin modification, coating additives |
| Higher fatty acid group | High melting point,water repellency | Waxes, polishing agents |
| Fluorine group | Lubricity, oil resistance | Lubricants, defaming agents. |
