DOWSIL™ 108F LV Additive

What is DOWSIL™ 108F LV Additive?

A versatile antifoam agent especially recommended for low to medium PVC Coatings and Inks, with an optimized balance between Antifoam effectiveness and compatibility, resulting in lower risk of surface defects.

Uses

Versatile antifoam emulsion for use in water based paints, coating and inks
Works in major types of water based resins like acrylics, vinyl acetate/ethyle (VAE dispersions), polyurethane dispersions, and alkyd emulsions
Recommended for premium low PVC coatings to control density while maintaining good final surface appearance

Benefits

Effective antifoam for waterborne coatings and inks
Optimized balance between foam control and compatibility
Low tendency to cause craters or other surface defects
Effective at very low use levels
Easy to use
Not intentionally added APEO, low cyclics content (below 0.1%)
Low-VOC
Available globally

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DOWSIL™ 108F LV Product Information Sheet

Dow presents a foam control additive designed to enhance finish quality in water-based coatings and inks by managing foam effectively.

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Properties

Application Benefits
Benefit	Foam Control

Product Use and Formulating
System	Water Borne

Typical Properties
Color	White
Non-Volatile Content	22.5 %
pH	6
Shelf Life	360 Days
Viscosity	1600 mPa.s

DOWSIL™ 108F LV Additive

What is DOWSIL™ 108F LV Additive?

Uses

Benefits

DOWSIL™ 108F LV Product Information Sheet

Properties

Application Benefits

Product Use and Formulating

Typical Properties

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