DOWSIL™ 3 Additive

What is DOWSIL™ 3 Additive?

Silanol functional silicone resin for inorganic pigment dispersion and flooding and floating prevention.

Prevents flooding and floating for improved color consistency
Can be used in a wide range of pastel and gray solvent based resin systems
Highly effective at low concentrations for good cost-in-use versus the competition
Multi-functional additive that also improves leveling for simplified formulation
Can be added in pigment grind or during let-down for formulating flexibility
Low viscosity for easy incorporation
Low VOC content at the recommended use levels (typically <0.01 g/l)

Application Benefits
Benefit	Filler Treatment

Product Use and Formulating
System	Solvent Borne

Typical Properties
Flash Point, Closed Cup	4 °C
Kinetic / Kinematic Viscosity	0.7 to 1.4 Centistokes
Shelf Life	1080 Days
Specific Gravity @ 25°C	0.9