DOWSIL™ 501W Additive

What is DOWSIL™ 501W Additive?

Silicone wetting agent for waterborne and radiation curable coatings, inks and overprint varnishes.

Wide range of products allows choice of exactly the right product for the application, allowing for cost-effective, optimum performance
Consistent wetting performance across a wide range of formulations and over a wide range of substrates
Improve wetting of difficult substrates, such as wood, plastic and metal
Little or no impact on the coefficient of friction/slip properties
Recoatable
100% active; low VOC, solvent-free and BTX-free
Effective at low addition levels (recommended 0.1 to 0.4% as supplied, based on total formulation)
Easy-to-use, low viscosity liquids
Enable minimization of raw material portfolio

Application Benefits
Benefit	Substrate Wetting
Performance Benefits	Leveling, Wetting

Product Use and Formulating
System	Radiation-Cured, Water Borne
Target Formulation	Water Borne

Typical Properties
Product Delivery	Polymer