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Polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane. Acts as a silicone based, highly effective surface modifier.

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Polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane

Advantages
  • improved substrate wetting and prevents cratering
  • strong increase in slip
  • medium to high reduction in surface tension combined with low foam stabilization
  • no adverse affect on coating transparency and gloss
  • very good compatibility
Other Applications

solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous coating systems
wood coatings
automotive refinish coatings
industrial coatings
overprint varnishes

Handling

Recommended Use Levels : 0.01 - 0.3 %

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Appearance Properties
Physical state Fluid
Refractive index 20°C
Physical Properties
Density 1.02 g/ml 20°C
Thermal Properties
flash point >100 ºC
Chemical Properties
Non-volatile materials >96 % wt