DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive

What is DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive?

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.

Uses

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

Benefits

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

Properties

Application Benefits
Benefit	Leveling, Gloss

Product Use and Formulating
System	Solvent Borne, Water Borne

Typical Properties
Color	Amber Liquid
Flash Point, Closed Cup	242 °C
Shelf Life	810 Days
Specific Gravity	1.03
Viscosity at 25ºC	1000 to 3000 Centistokes

DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive

What is DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive?

Uses

Benefits

Properties

Application Benefits

Product Use and Formulating

Typical Properties

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