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Solution of a polyether modified methylalkylpolysiloxane copolymer. Acts as a silicone based leveling agent for solvent-borne and aqueous coatings.
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Chemical Composition
Polyether modified polymethylalkylsiloxane
Advantages
- Offers improved flow and leveling.
- Gives partial defoaming properties.
- Provides a slight reduction of surface tension.
- Prevents Bénard cell formation.
- Also prevents ghosting (wipe-marks) if recoated with the same paint.
- Does not causes rewetting problems and does not influences recoatability.
Other Applications
Used in solvent-borne and aqueous coatings.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Levels | 0.05 - 0.6 | % | |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Density | 1.00 | g/ml | |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| flash point | >46 | ºC | |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Non-volatile materials | 52 | % wt | |