Siloxanes are polymers that have a silicone-oxygen-silicone backbone that is highly stable. Siloxanes offer high elasticity, high compressibility, excellent resistance to hot and cold temperature and high water repellency. In masterbatch form, siloxanes can be added to various polymers to improve mold release, improve flow, reduce squeaking, reduce machine torque, reduce die drool and melt fracture, reduce friction and wear and improve scratch and mar resistance.