Coatings & Inks Additive Selection Guide

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1 Coatings & Inks Additive Selection Guide

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2-3 Introduction 4-9 Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning Additive Selection Trees Additive Selection Table 16 Contact Information It takes only a little of an additive from Dow Corning to make the significant performance difference your customers demand from your paint, ink and coating formulations. brand and brand additives provide problem-solving performance. Use in waterborne or solventborne formulations Compatible with most binder systems High efficiency at low concentration levels to help lower raw materials costs Suitable for use in low-voc, sustainably formulated products Formulated for versatility and ease of use Problem-Solving Performance For more than half a century, Dow Corning has led the way in silicon-based technology and is a global leader in the development of problem-solving, silicon-based technologies used in paints, inks and coatings. Many of our additives impart a combination of benefits, giving you a high benefit-to-cost ratio. Whether you need foam control; improved pigment dispersion, surface wetting, leveling or adhesion; water resistance, mar resistance, slip, gloss or texturization; or any combination of benefits, silicon-based technology from Dow Corning can help you achieve it. Global Resources, Local Expertise and Support With global manufacturing facilities, sales offices, research and development laboratories, and Technical Information Centers all linked to a worldwide network of expert local distributors, Dow Corning is able to provide you with an exceptional level of service, support and value. Dow Corning is known for outstanding technical support. Our team of experts will work hand-in-hand with yours to ensure your success with the amazingly versatile materials. 2

3 How to Use This Guide This guide will help you explore the properties and performance capabilities of Dow Corning s global line of additives for paints, inks and coatings. Table 1 groups the additives by their primary benefit and describes their physical makeup, features, secondary benefits and properties. Table 2 highlights products available in sample size via our Additive Sample Program. About Concentrations and Blending The amount of Dow Corning additive required to achieve a particular benefit depends on the type of formulation, the solvent it contains, the resin system and total system solids. Generally, our additives are effective at the concentrations noted in Table 1. Since advantages do not increase proportionally, avoid using excess amounts. Additives from Dow Corning are usually added during grind or let-down, or they are post-added. However, some may be added during any processing stage. See Table 1 for additional information. dowcorning.com/coatings gives you immediate access to: Product samples Product literature and technical data sheets Technical articles Customer service The name of a technically knowledgeable Dow Corning distributor near you 3

4 Table 1. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning [1] (Products are listed under their primary benefit.) Viscosity at Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Re 25ºC (77ºF), FDA Food Con- Product Description Features/Benefits Binder Systems Addition Concentration [ ² ] Diluents [ ³ ] Groups Solvent cst tact Compliance [4] Slip, Mar Resistance 11 Additive 14 Additive 18 Additive 27 Additive 29 Additive 51 Additive 52 Additive 54 Additive 55 Additive 204SL Additive 205SL Additive OFX-0190 Fluid [5] OFX-0193 Fluid [6] ; 10% ; 10% Dispersion of high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and silicone surfactant; 100% Nonre silicone glycol ; 100% Dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxane and surfactants; 80% Dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxane and surfactants; 64% ; 10% ; 50% ; 100% ; 100% Increases mar resistance of solventborne coatings; also improves leveling and gloss and prevents pigment separation Improves slip and mar resistance; provides leveling (waterborne and solventborne coatings) Provides slip and mar resistance in waterborne and solventborne coatings; antiblocking in waterborne coatings Effective at mar resistance and slip while maintaining gloss; reduced coefficient of friction Imparts mar resistance to waterborne and solventborne coatings; also improves leveling and substrate wetting Imparts mar resistance and slip to waterborne coatings; also provides anti-blocking Imparts mar resistance and slip to waterborne coatings; also provides anti-blocking Provides mar resistance, slip and leveling in waterborne and solventborne coatings; aids defoaming in some systems Increases slip and mar resistance in waterborne and solventborne coatings; improves leveling in solventborne coatings Slip and hand feel modifier for radiation curable systems; also provides good flow and leveling Superior hand feel modifier for multiple delivery coating systems; lowers coefficient of friction (CoF); foam control; also effective in solventborne coatings Imparts mar resistance and substrate wetting in waterborne and solventborne coatings Improves slip, mar resistance and leveling in waterborne and solventborne coatings Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane (waterborne and solventborne) Acrylic, polyester, polyurethane (waterborne and solventborne) Water-based acrylic flexographic ink and UV overprint varnish Acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane (waterborne and solventborne) Waterborne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Waterborne acrylic, polyurethane Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl; waterborne acrylic and polyester Waterborne acrylic, alkyd, solventborne polyurethane % Aromatics such as xylene or toluene; mineral spirits or ketones Carbinol Toluene % Water or alcohols Carbinol Isopropanol < % Water None None 250, , % Water and suitable solvents None None 275 FDA , % Water or alcohols Carbinol None % Water Silanol Water 200, ,000 FDA , , % Water Silanol Water 3,000-5,000 FDA % Aromatics such as xylene or toluene, mineral spirits Post add % Water or alcohols Carbinol 2-butoxyethanol Acrylate Let-down 0.2% Alcohols, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents Waterborne acrylic, polyurethane, alkyd, polyester; solventborne polyurethane, polyester; UV acrylate acrylic; solventborne epoxy and nitrocellulose; waterborne polyurethane acrylic, alkyd, epoxy; waterborne polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Let-down % Alcohols, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents let-down; for waterborne Carbinol None None None Carbinol Ethylene glycol isopropyl ether % Water or alcohols None None 1,500-2, % Water or alcohols Carbinol None FDA (continued on pages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) 4

5 Table 1. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning [1] (continued) Viscosity at Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Re 25ºC (77ºF), FDA Food Con- Product Description Features/Benefits Binder Systems Addition Concentration [ ² ] Diluents [ ³ ] Groups Solvent cst tact Compliance [4] Foam Control Fluorosilicones 7 Additive 100F Additive 102F Additive 8621 Additive Emulsions 62 Additive 68 Additive 69 Additive AFE-0700 Antifoam Emulsion AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion Fluorosilicone; 5% Provides foam prevention and defoaming in solventborne coatings Fluorosilicone; 1% Foam control agent in solventborne and radiation curable coatings; good for highsolids formulations Fluorosilicone; 1% Provides foam control with good balance between effectiveness and compatibility Fluorosilicone; 5% Foam control agent in solvent-based and radiation-curable/uv-curable coatings Silicone emulsion; 57% Silicone emulsion; 50-55% Silicone emulsion; 50% Silicone antifoam emulsion; 10% Silicone antifoam emulsion; 10% Provides foam control in waterborne inks and coatings; good compatibility and low tendency to cause defects Provides immediate and sustainable foam control in waterborne inks, coatings and paints Provides effective foam control in waterborne inks, overprint varnishes, wood coatings and other waterborne paints Good foam control and high persistency over a wide ph and temperature range Provides foam control in waterborne coatings, including combinations of acrylic latexes and polyurethane dispersions Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane; radiation- curable acrylate Solventborne alkyd, 2K polyurethane and epoxy paints Solventborne 1K silicone acrylic paint, acrylic dispersion paint, alkyd and radiation-curable paint Waterborne acrylic, polyurethane Grind, Grind, % Ketones None Methylisobutylketone % Ketones None Diisobutyl ketone % MEK and n-propyl acetate % MEK and n-propyl acetate None Methyl ethyl ketone and n-propyl acetate None Methyl ethyl ketone FDA <5 Not available % Water Silanol Water 1,000-3,500 FDA , Acrylic, polyurethane Post add % Water Silanol Water 1,000-3,000 Acrylic, polyurethane Post add % Water Silanol Water 1,000-3,000 Water-based systems NOTE: Always check compatibility before usage Waterborne acrylic and styrene acrylic Added directly or during the let-down stage Grind, % Water None None 1, % Water None Water 1,500-3,400 (continued on pages 6, 7, 8, 9) 5

6 Table 1. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning [1] (continued) Viscosity at Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Re 25ºC (77ºF), FDA Food Con- Product Description Features/Benefits Binder Systems Addition Concentration [ ² ] Diluents [ ³ ] Groups Solvent cst tact Compliance [4] Foam Control (continued) Self-Dispersible Compounds 71 Additive 74 Additive 163 Additive 8590 Additive 8603 Additive 8610 Additive 8628 Additive Organo-modified silicone Organo-modified silicone Silicone antifoam compound; 100% Silicone antifoam compound with silica; 100% Silicone antifoam compound with silica; 100% Silicone antifoam compound with silica; 100% 100% organofunctional silicone Provides foam control in waterborne coatings, especially ink; balancing effective foam control and surface appearance Provides foam control in waterborne coatings, especially wood coatings; balancing effective foam control and surface appearance Provides foam control in waterborne, solventborne and radiation-cured coatings and inks Effective foam control for waterborne coating and ink systems at low dosages; no impact on gloss; tendency toward low surface defects; low viscosity for easy dispersibility Effective foam control for waterborne coating and ink systems at low dosages; tendency toward low surface defects Effective foam control for waterborne coating and ink systems at low dosages; no impact on gloss; tendency toward low surface defects; low viscosity for easy dispersibility Effective foam control for waterborne coating systems Waterborne acrylic Waterborne acrylic acrylic, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl; also radiation-cured Waterborne acrylic styrene emulsion paint, flexographic inks, acrylic overprint varnish, acrylic urethane emulsions Waterborne acrylic styrene emulsion paint, interior wall paint, flexo gravure inks, polyester acrylic, acrylic-modified alkyd Waterborne acrylic emulsion paint, acrylic styrene emulsion paint, flexographic inks, polyester acrylic, acrylic-modified alkyd Waterborne UV-curable inks; waterborne wood stains, trims and varnishes NOTE: Always check compatibility before usage Grind, Grind, Grind, Added directly or during the let-down stage % Alcohols, glycol ethers and ester alcohol % Alcohols and glycol ethers None None FDA , , , , Carbinol None 350-1,400 FDA % Glycols Silanol None 750-1,550 FDA , , , , , % Can be added directly or pre-diluted with alcohols or polyglycols % Can be added directly or pre-diluted with alcohols or polyglycols % Can be added directly or pre-diluted with alcohols or polyglycols None None 784 None None 900-3,600 None None % Glycol ether None None 4,000 (continued on pages 7, 8, 9) 6

7 Table 1. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning [1] (continued) Viscosity at Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Re 25ºC (77ºF), FDA Food Con- Product Description Features/Benefits Binder Systems Addition Concentration [ ² ] Diluents [ ³ ] Groups Solvent cst tact Compliance [4] Adhesion Promotion and Surface Treatment (Substrates, Pigments) OFS-6011 Silane OFS-6020 Silane OFS-6030 Silane OFS-6032 Silane [7] OFS-6040 Silane OFS-6300 Silane 3 Additive Dow Corning 700P Additive Z-6121 Silane Z-6137 Silane Aminopropyltriethoxysilane; 99% Aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane; 99% Alcohols and water Amino; methoxysilyl 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane; 98% ; when used as a primer, apply by dipping or brushing Cationic vinylbenzyl and amino-functional methoxy-silane; 40% Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane; 99% ; when used as a primer, apply by dipping or brushing Vinyltrimethoxysilane; 99% Silanol-functional (Si-OH) additive; 10% Alkoxy siloxane with organic group; 90% Aminoethylaminopropyltrialkoxysilane; 50% Aqueous solution of amino-functional silicone polymers; 22.5% Adhesion promoter in waterborne and solventborne coatings and pigment treatment in waterborne coatings Adhesion promoter and pigment treatment in waterborne and solventborne coatings Improves adhesion of waterborne, solventborne and radiation-cured coatings to inorganic substrates when used as a primer or additive Adhesion promoter in waterborne and solventborne coatings; can be used as an additive or primer Adhesion promoter and pigment treatment in waterborne and solventborne coatings; can be used as an additive or primer Bonds with inorganic surfaces through alkoxysilane; forms siloxane crosslinks via moisture cure Improves pigment dispersion and reduces separation and flotation in solventborne coatings; also provides leveling, flow-out and gloss Titanium dioxide dispersant both for high-grade and low-grade TiO2; provides stabilization of pigment dispersion and prevents pigment flooding and floating Improves adhesion of waterborne and solventborne coatings when bonded to glass or metal substrates; can be used as an additive or primer Promotes adhesion of waterborne coatings to inorganic substrates acrylic; solventborne polyurethane acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl; radiation-cured acrylic acrylic, epoxy acrylic, alkyd, amine, epoxy, polyurethane, vinyl Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane; UV-curable epoxy Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, polyester, epoxy, polyurethane Solventborne inorganic filler dispersant acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester let-down Can be added during solventborne paint formulation at the pigment grind step Combine with resins before adding pigment for grinding Grind for waterborne; for solventborne % Alcohols and water Amino; ethoxy-silyl Primer: dilute to 10% in isopropanol Additive: % Primer: dilute to % in acidified (ph ~4.0) water Additive: % Primer: dilute with methanol or ethanol mixed with water 10:1 Additive: wt% Primer: dilute to 10% in isopropanol Additive: % Additive: % Alcohols and water Methacrylate; methoxysilyl Alcohols and water Amino; vinylbenzyl; methoxysilyl Alcohols and water Epoxy; methoxysilyl Alcohols and water Vinyl; methoxysilyl % Aromatics such as xylene or toluene; mineral spirits or ketones % Xylene and butyl acetate Primer: dilute to 10% Additive: % Alcohols and water Amino; alkoxy-silyl Waterborne polyester Post add % Water Amino; silanol None <10 FDA None <10 FDA , , None FDA Methanol 1-3 FDA None FDA None 0.56 Silanol Toluene Alkoxy Methanol 5.5 n- Butanol <10 FDA Water 3-7 (continued on pages 8, 9) 7

8 Table 1. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning [1] (continued) Viscosity at Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Re 25ºC (77ºF), FDA Food Con- Product Description Features/Benefits Binder Systems Addition Concentration [ ² ] Diluents [ ³ ] Groups Solvent cst tact Compliance [4] Water Resistance 84 Additive 85 Additive 87 Additive 88 Additive Leveling, Gloss 56 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 402LS Additive 8526 Additive Low-viscosity emulsion of silicone elastomer precursors; 60% Medium-viscosity emulsion of silicone elastomer precursors; 60% Emulsion; 38-44% s Silane/siloxane blend; 98% s Arylalkyl-modified silicone; 100% 100% carbinol-functional silicone polyether Provides water resistance for waterborne systems, particularly inks Provides water resistance for waterborne systems, particularly inks Provides water repellency and water beading for waterborne systems with minimal effect on water vapor permeability; particularly for decorative paints Provides water repellency with minimal effect on water vapor permeability; can be used in waterborne systems containing polar solvents and solventborne systems; particularly for decorative paints Aids deaeration without destabilizing the curtain in solventborne curtain coatings; improves leveling and gloss; aids pigment orientation; good thermostability Improves leveling, slip, mar resistance and gloss in waterborne and solventborne coatings; provides substrate wetting Flow and leveling additive for solventborne and waterborne coatings; also lowers coefficient of friction to improve slip and hand feel; compatible with clear coats Effective flow and leveling additive for waterborne and radiation curable systems; also lowers coefficient of friction, giving good slip; suitable in pigmented and clear coat formulations Provides leveling and slip with good compatibility in solventborne, waterborne and UV-curable coatings, inks and overprint varnishes Mainly acrylics Mainly acrylics Acrylic, styrene-acrylics and vinyl acetate emulsions Acrylic, styrene-acrylics Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Waterborne acrylic and polyurethane; solventborne polyurethane Waterborne acrylic and polyurethane; radiationcurable acrylate Solvent-based acrylic, epoxy, polyester and urethane systems; waterborne acrylic, polyester, epoxy and urethane systems; UV systems % Water Silanol Water % Water Silanol Water 34,000-46, % Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and polar solvents % Aromatics such as xylene, toluene, mineral spirits and esters such as butyl acetate % Acetone, toluene, mineral spirits and isopropyl alcohol; dispersible in water % Alcohols, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents Let-down % Alcohols, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents Grind, % Water, alcohols, toluene, xylene % Water Ethoxysilanol Alkoxysilanol Water 6 None 35 None None 1,125-1,645 None None FDA [6] None None Swiss Ordinance RS Annex 6, Part B Carbinol None Swiss Ordinance RS Annex 6, Part B Carbinol None 1,552 (continued on page 9) 8

9 Table 1. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning [1] (continued) Viscosity at Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Re 25ºC (77ºF), FDA Food Con- Product Description Features/Benefits Binder Systems Addition Concentration [ ² ] Diluents [ ³ ] Groups Solvent cst tact Compliance [4] Wetting 67 Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive Texturing (Matting and/or Tactile Effects) 23N Additive 33 Additive 61 Additive Powder consisting of transparent spherical silicone elastomer particles with epoxy functionality; average particle diameter of 1-3 microns Waterborne suspension of spherical silicone elastomer particles with epoxy functionality; median particle diameter of 3-4 microns; 46% Imparts spreading and wetting in waterborne and radiation-curable coatings on difficult substrates, e.g., low-energy substrates such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester; suitable in inks, decorative and industrial coatings for plastic, metal and wood Imparts enhanced substrate wetting in waterborne and radiation curable systems; suitable across a wide range of substrates, including wood and plastics; stable at high ph Imparts enhanced substrate wetting in waterborne and radiation curable systems; suitable across a wide range of substrates, including wood and plastics Imparts enhanced substrate wetting in waterborne and radiation curable systems; suitable across a wide range of substrates, including wood and plastics Imparts mar and abrasion resistance with a smooth, matte finish to waterborne and solventborne coatings Imparts a silky, smooth, matte finish to waterborne coatings 10% silicone in solvent Imparts a hammertone finish to metal surfaces Waterborne acrylate, alkyd, polyester, polyurethane Waterborne acrylic and polyurethane; radiationcurable acrylate Waterborne acrylic and polyurethane; radiationcurable acrylate Waterborne acrylic and polyurethane; radiationcurable acrylate Waterborne and solventborne acrylic, polyurethane Waterborne acrylic, polyurethane Primarily solventborne; some waterborne % Isopropyl alcohol, acetone; dispersible in water Let-down % Isopropyl alcohol, acetone and toluene; dispersible in water Let-down % Isopropyl alcohol, acetone and toluene; dispersible in water Let-down % Isopropyl alcohol, acetone and toluene; dispersible in water Best added to a portion of the resin/ solvent system under high shear conditions prior to blending into the final formulation % Solvents such as glycols, glycol ethers, alcohols, water with cosolvents such as acetone Carbinol None None None None None Carbinol None Epoxy None NA Post add 2-10% Water Epoxy Water <150 Final thinning stage or prior to let-down % Aromatic solvents such as xylene or toluene, mineral spirits, or ketones None Ethylbenzene, xylene [¹ ] These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. [² ] The typical concentrations are usage levels where the materials have performed successfully. Usage levels can vary depending on application and performance requirements. Please evaluate for optimum performance in each specific application. [³ ] Review the Safety Data Sheet for each solvent prior to use. Safety Data Sheets can be obtained from your solvent supplier. 120 [4] Compliant at effective date of publication of this selection guide. EU Legislation Visit our EH&S Portal at dowcorning.com/ehs or contact our EH&S team at dowcorning.com/ehscontact to obtain food contact regulatory status information, including FDA, EU, Swiss Ordinance and German BfR clearance. FDA Title 21 CFR 175 ( , , ) Indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings; 176 ( , , , , ) Indirect food additives: paper and paper board components; 177 ( , , (b)) Indirect food additives: polymers. [5] Chemically equivalent to 19 Additive. [6] Chemically equivalent to 28 Additive. [7] Chemically equivalent to Z-6032 Silane. NA = Not Applicable. 9

10 FDA compliant 7 Additive 27 Additive 51 Additive 52 Additive 57 Additive 62 Additive 71 Additive 74 Additive 163 Additive Z-6121 Silane OFS-6011 Silane OFS-6020 Silane OFS-6030 Silane OFS-6032 Silane OFS-6040 Silane Additive Selection Tree for Coatings Applications Solvent systems Leveling Mar resistance/ slip Foam control Hammertone Pigment treatment Gloss Texturing Wetting Water resistance START 3 Additive 11 Additive 14 Additive 29 Additive 56 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 8526 Additive OFX-0190 Fluid 2 11 Additive 14 Additive 29 Additive 54 Additive 55 Additive 57 Additive 205SL Additive OFX-0190 Fluid 2 7 Additive 100F Additive 102F Additive 163 Additive 8621 Additive 61 Additive 3 Additive 700P Additive OFS-6020 Silane OFS-6030 Silane OFS-6040 Silane 57 Additive 23N Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 88 Additive Solventless UV-cure/EB-cure system Waterborne system Leveling Mar resistance/ slip Foam control Pigment treatment Texturing Wetting Water resistance 18 Additive 23N Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 67 Additive 100F Additive 102F Additive 163 Additive 204SL Additive 205SL Additive 3 402LS Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive 8526 Additive 8621 Additive 8628 Additive 14 Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 402LS Additive 8526 Additive 14 Additive 18 Additive 27 Additive 51 Additive 52 Additive 54 Additive 57 Additive 205SL Additive 62 Additive 68 Additive 69 Additive 71 Additive 74 Additive 8590 Additive 8603 Additive 8610 Additive 8628 Additive OFS-6011 Silane OFS-6020 Silane OFS-6040 Silane 23N Additive 33 Additive 67 Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive 84 Additive 87 Additive 88 Additive 1 Chemically equivalent to 28 Additive. 2 Chemically equivalent to 19 Additive. 3 50% in ethylene glycol isopropyl ether. 10

11 Foam Control Additive Selection Tree for Coatings Applications 7 Additive 163 Additive FDA compliant START Solventless UV-cure/EB-cure system 100F Additive 1 102F Additive 163 Additive Additive 8628 Additive Solventborne 7 Additive 62 Additive 71 Additive 74 Additive 163 Additive Solvent systems Waterborne system Waterborne 62 Additive 71 Additive 74 Additive 7 Additive 100F Additive 102F Additive 163 Additive 8621 Additive <60% PVC 3 paints and inks >60% PVC 3 paints Emulsions Self-dispersible compounds Emulsions AFE-0700 Antifoam Emulsion AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion 71 Additive 74 Additive 163 Additive 8590 Additive 8603 Additive 8610 Additive 8628 Additive 62 Additive 68 Additive 69 Additive 1 50% in ethylene glycol isopropyl ether. 2 1% in diisobutyl ketone. 3 Pigment volume concentration. 11

12 Mar-Resistant/Slip Additive Selection Tree for Coatings Applications To improve wetting, combine with Multipurpose; may also improve wetting and leveling Best leveling and wetting 57 Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 204SL Additive 402LS Additive 57 Additive Best mar resistance and slip 18 Additive Low foam 54 Additive Solventless UV-cure/ EB-cure system 18 Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 204SL Additive 205SL Additive 402LS Additive Best mar resistance and slip 18 Additive 27 Additive 57 Additive 8526 Additive Defoaming 205SL Additive Anti-blocking 18 Additive Best wetting 57 Additive Hand feel Solventborne 204SL Additive 11 Additive 14 Additive 18 Additive 29 Additive 54 Additive 55 Additive 57 Additive 205SL Additive 401LS Additive OFX-0190 Fluid 2 START 14 Additive 27 Additive 29 Additive 51 Additive 52 Additive 55 Additive Waterborne 57 Additive 205SL Additive 401LS Additive 402LS Additive OFX-0190 Fluid 2 Hand feel with defoaming 205SL Additive Multipurpose; may also improve wetting and leveling FDA compliant 27 Additive 51 Additive 52 Additive 57 Additive Multipurpose; may also improve wetting and leveling 14 Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 402LS Additive OFX-0190 Fluid 2 11 Additive 14 Additive 29 Additive 55 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive OFX-0190 Fluid 2 Recoatable 11 Additive Anti-blocking 51 Additive 52 Additive Best wetting and leveling 57 Additive 401LS Additive 8526 Additive Best leveling and wetting 57 Additive 401LS Additive Best mar resistance and slip 51 Additive 52 Additive To improve wetting, combine with 67 Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive Easy to incorporate 1 Chemically equivalent to 28 Additive. 2 Chemically equivalent to 19 Additive. 52 Additive 12

13 Leveling and Wetting Additive Selection Tree for Coatings and Ink Applications Recoatable Multipurpose; also gives mar resistance and slip 11 Additive 14 Additive 29 Additive 55 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 8526 Additive OFX-0190 Fluid 2 11 Additive Best slip and wetting 57 Additive 401LS Additive FDA compliant 57 Additive Best slip and wetting 57 Additive 401LS Additive Multipurpose; also gives mar resistance and slip 14 Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 402LS Additive 8526 Additive Solventborne 3 Additive 11 Additive 14 Additive 29 Additive 55 Additive 56 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 8526 Additive START 14 Additive 29 Additive 57 Additive 67 Additive 401LS Additive 402LS Additive Waterborne 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive 8526 Additive Eliminates microfoam; good thermal stability; aids metallic pigment orientation 56 Additive Solventless UV-cure/EB-cure system 29 Additive 57 Additive 67 Additive 402LS Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive 8526 Additive Little or no impact on slip 67 Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive Leveling with no slip 3 Additive Multipurpose; also gives mar resistance and slip 29 Additive 57 Additive 402LS Additive 8526 Additive Best slip and wetting 57 Additive Little or no increase in slip 67 Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive Superior wetting on low-energy substrates 67 Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive If foaming is a problem, combine with 62 Additive 1 Chemically equivalent to 28 Additive. 2 Chemically equivalent to 19 Additive. 13

14 Table 2. Additive Selection Table Use this chart to identify the additives that meet your performance requirements. 11 Additive 14 Additive 18 Additive 27 Additive 29 Additive 51 Additive 52 Additive 54 Additive 55 Additive 204SL Additive 205SL Additive 7 Additive 2 62 Additive 68 Additive 69 Additive 71 Additive 74 Additive 100F Additive 102F Additive 163 Additive 8590 Additive 8603 Additive 8610 Additive 8621 Additive 8628 Additive AFE-0700 Antifoam Emulsion AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion Waterborne Systems Properties Markets Solventborne Radiation Cure Leveling & W Mar Resistance & Slip etting reatment Foam Control Pigment T Water Resistance Texturing Wood Industrial Inks & OPVs (matting and/or tactile effects) Architectural 1 High PVC (continued on page 15) 14

15 Table 2. Additive Selection Table (continued) 3 Additive 700P Additive 84 Additive 85 Additive 87 Additive 88 Additive 56 Additive 57 Additive 401LS Additive 402LS Additive 8526 Additive 23N Additive 33 Additive 67 Additive 500W Additive 501W Additive 502W Additive Waterborne Systems Properties Markets Solventborne Radiation Cure Mar Resistance & Slip etting Leveling & W Foam Control reatment Pigment T Water Resistance Texturing fects) Wood (matting and/or tactile ef Industrial Inks & OPVs Architectural High PVC 1 1 Pigment volume concentration. 2 Availability may be limited by region. 15

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