DOWSIL 8526

DOWSIL 8526

An easy-to-use, high performance silicone polyether additive that gives improved leveling and slip in waterborne solvent based and UV curing formulations at low addition levels.

Properties :

• DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive may be used as effective slip or leveling agent in waterborne coating, solvent-based coating and UV curable coating

Application

• Imparts leveling and slip performance in a wide range of solventborne, waterborne and radiation-curable coatings
• Good recoatability for reduced rework concerns
• Effective at low addition levels, reducing formulation cost and unwanted side effects
• Excellent compatibility with acrylic, epoxy, polyester and urethane based formulations
• Can be diluted in alcohols, glycol ethers, aromatic solvents and water for greater formulation versatility
• Contains materials listed in the Annex 6 of Swiss Ordinance of the FDHA, making it suitable for both food and nonfood applications