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Aralkyl modified methylalkyl polysiloxane. Acts as a silicone based leveling additive for solvent-borne coatings.
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Chemical Composition
Aralkyl modified polymethylalkylsiloxane
Advantages
- Provides slight surface tension reduction.
- Possesses partial defoaming properties.
- Improves flow and leveling.
- Prevents the formation of Bénard cells.
- Exhibits thermal stablility at baking temperatures up to 250°C.
- Does not normally stabilizes foam.
Other Applications
Used in solvent-borne coatings.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Levels | 0.01 - 0.4 | % | |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Density | 0.95 | g/ml | |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| flash point | >100 | ºC | |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Non-volatile materials | 98 | % wt | |