| Product | Description | Features/Advantages | Applicable Resin System | Adding Method And Amount | Applicable Diluent |
| Slip Assistance, Scratch Resistance, Leveling Properties |
| DOWSIL™11 Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer; 10% active | Increases mar resistance of solventborne coatings; also improves leveling and gloss and prevents pigment separation | Solventborne acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, viny | It can be added during grinding or paint preparation, or 0.1-0.5% can be added afterwards. | Aromatic solvents，such as xylene or toluene, mineral oil or ketones. |
| DOWSIL™18 Additive | Dispersion of high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and silicone surfactant; 100% active | Provides slip and mar resistance in waterborne and solventborne coatings; anti-blocking in waterborne coatings | Acrylic, polyester, polyurethane (waterborne and solventborne) | Add when mixing paint, or add 0.1-1% later. | Water |
| DOWSIL™27 Additive | Non-reactive silicone glycol copolymer; 100% active | Effective at mar resistance and slip while maintaining gloss; reduced coefficient of friction | Water-based acrylic flexographic ink and U V overprint varnish | Add when mixing paint, or add 0.1-1% later. | Water or appropriate solvent |
| DOWSIL™29 Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer; 10% active | Imparts mar resistance to waterborne and solventborne coatings; also improves leveling and substrate wetting; provides anti-blocking | Acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane | It can be added during grinding or paint preparation, or add 0.1-1% later. | Water or alcohol |
| DOWSIL™51 Additive | Dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxane and surfactants; 80% active | Imparts mar resistance and slip to waterborne coatings; may also provide room temperature anti-blocking | Waterborne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, viny | It can be added during grinding or paint preparation, or add 0.05-3.0% later. | Water |
| DOWSIL™52 Additive | Dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxane and surfactants; 64% active | Imparts mar resistance and slip to waterborne coatings; may also provide room temperature anti-blocking | Waterborne acrylic, polyurethane | Add when mixing paint, or add 0.1-3.5% later | Water |
| DOWSIL™55 Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer; 10% active | Increases slip and mar resistance in waterborne and solventborne coatings; improves leveling in solventborne coatings | Waterborne acrylic, alkyd, solventborne polyurethane | Add 0.1-0.5% after mixing painting | Water or alcohol |
| DOWSIL™56 Additive | Aromatic alkyl modified silicone,the effective content is: 100% | In solvent-based shower coating systems, it helps to degas and stabilize the curtain layer of the shower coating, improves leveling and gloss; helps in pigment orientation; and has good thermal stability. | Solvent-based acrylic acid, alkyd resin, epoxy resin, nitrocellulose, polyester, aminoester alkyl. | It can be added during grinding or paint preparation, or add 0.05-0.5% later. | Aromatic solvents such as xylene, toluene, mineral oils and esters such as butyl acetate. |
| DOWSIL™57 Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer. | Solvent-based acrylics, alkyd resins, amides, epoxy resins, nitrocelluloses, polyurethanes, vinyl and UV inks. | Improves leveling, smoothness, scratch resistance and gloss in water-based and solvent-based coating systems; has low foam stability and anti-cratering. | It can be added during grinding or paint preparation, or add later.0.1-1.0% | Acetone, toluene, mineral oil and isopropyl alcohol; Dispersible in water |
| DOWSIL™401LS Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer. | Used as a flow and leveling additive in water-based and solvent-based coating systems; can also reduce friction coefficient to enhance slip and feel; compatible with clear coats. | Water-based acrylic and polyurethane; solvent-based polyurethane. | It can be added during grinding or paint preparation, or add later.0.05-1.0% | Alcohols, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents |
| DOWSIL™8526 Additive | 100% carbon hydroxyl functional organosilicon polyether | It has good leveling and smoothness, and has good compatibility with solvent-based, water-based and UV-curable coatings, inks and overprinting paint. | Solvent and water-based acrylic, epoxy, polyester and polyurethane; UV. | Add during grinding, paint mixing or after. 0.2-1%. | Water, alcohols, toluene, xylene |
| DOWSIL™205LS Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer; 50% active | Superior hand feel modifier for multiple delivery coating systems; lowers coefficient of friction (CoF); foam control; also effective in solventborne coatings | Waterborne acrylic, polyurethane, alkyd, polyester; solventborne polyurethane, polyester; UV acrylate | Add when matching paint. 0.1 to 1%. | Alcohols, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents |
| XIAMETER™ OFX-0190 silicone oil | Silicone polyether copolymer, effective content :100%. | Used in water-based and solvent-based coating systems, it has scratch resistance and substrate wettability. | Water-based and solvent-based acrylic, solvent-based epoxy resin and nitrocellulose, water-based polyurethane. | It can be added during grinding or painting, or after. 0.1 to 1.0%. | Water or alcohol |
| DOWSIL™211S Additive | Ultra-high molecular weight silicone dispersion in water; 60% active | High compatiblity; Low tendency to cause craters even with high dosage; Slip enhancement; Mar resistance; Anti-blocking improvement | Water acrylic, polyurethane dispersion, waterborne epoxy. | Can be added directly without dilution. It can also be diluted with water or cosolvent before adding. 0.1 to 1.0%. | Water
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| DOWSIL™210S Additive | Ultra-high molecular weight silicone dispersion in water | Strong reduction in coefficient of friction, cost effective slip additive; very good mar and abrasion resistance; may also provide room temperature anti-blocking; good compatibility and low tendency to cause craters | Waterborne acrylic, polyurethane dispersion | Can be added directly without dilution. It can also be diluted with water or cosolvent before adding. 0.1 to 0.3%. | Water |
| Bubble Control |
| XIAMETER™ ACP-0001 | Silicone oil used to prevent foaming in aqueous and non-aqueous industrial processes. | Economical, easy to use, effective at low concentrations | - | - | Aliphatic, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents, and ethylene glycol |
| DOWSIL™ AFE-7610 | The solid content is 11%. | Highly effective foam suppressant and defoamer that can be used at low concentrations, rapid foam control and good durability under high temperature and high alkaline conditions. | - | DOWSILAFE-7610 defoamer should be added as close to the foaming point in the process as possible. | Softened water |
| DOWSIL™62 Additive | Silicone emulsion, dissolved in water, effective content: 57%. | It can effectively control foam in water-based paints and inks, has good compatibility, and is less prone to defects; does not contain APEO. | Water-based acrylic, polyurethane. | It can be added when grinding, or when mixing paint. 0.05 to 0.5%. | Water |
| DOWSIL™65 Additive | Silicone emulsion, 59% active ingredient | It is a foam control agent for inks and coatings. While defoaming, it provides leveling, wetting, slippery and scratch resistance functions. | Water-based acrylic, polyurethane，etc. | It can be added when grinding, or when mixing paint. 0.05 to 3%. | Water |
| DOWSIL™69 Additive | Silicone emulsion, dissolved in water, effective content: 50%. | Provides efficient foam control for water-based inks, overprint varnishes, wood coatings and other water-based paints. | Acrylic, polyurethane | Add after paint mixing. 0.05 to 0.5% | Water |
| DOWSIL™71 Additive | Organo-modified silicone copolymer | Provides foam control in waterborne coatings, especially ink and clear wood coatings; balancing effective foam control and surface appearance | Waterborne acrylic | It can be added during or after painting. 0.1 to 0.5% | Alcohols, glycols, ethers and fatty alcohols |
| DOWSIL™102F Additive | Fluorosiloxane, 1% active ingredient | Provides foam control performance with balanced efficacy and compatibility. | Solvent-based alkyd resin, 2K polyurethane | It can be added when grinding, or when mixing paint. 0.5 to 0.7%. | Methyl ethyl ketone and propyl acetate |
| DOWSIL™106F Additive | Silicone emulsion type of anti-foam containing silica 42% activity content | Effective foam control for waterborne coating system at 0.1–0.5 wt%. Good compatibility, low tendency to cause craters. Anti-foam with long term effectiveness Micro-bubble defoaming ability Used for both grinding and let down stage. | Water acrylic, polyurethane dispersion, waterborne epoxy. | Add during grinding and paint blending. 0.1 to 0.5% | Water |
| DOWSIL™112F Additive | Silicone emulsion, 20% active ingredient | Used in water-based corrugated paper inks and water-based industrial coatings, it has efficient and long-term defoaming and suppression effects. | Acrylic emulsion and rosin resin system, etc. | Add 0.1-0.5% during grinding and mixing stages | Water |
| DOWSIL™163 Additive | Silicone anti-foam compound; 100% active | Provides foam control in waterborne, solventborne and radiation-cured coatings and inks | Waterborne and solventborne acrylic, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl; also radiation-cured | It can be added during or after painting. 0.1 to 1% | Ethylene glycol |
| DOWSIL™8590 Additive | Silicone anti-foam compound with silica; 100% active | Top choice for architecture applications; highly efficient antifoam at low dosage for waterborne coating and ink system; no impact on gloss; low viscosity for easy dispersibility | Waterborne acrylic styrene emulsion paint, flexographic inks, acrylic overprint varnish, acrylic urethane emulsions | Add during or after grinding or mixing paint. 0.05 to 1.0% | Add directly or dilute with alcohol or alcohol ether solvent first |
| DOWSIL™8610 Additive | Silicone anti-foam compound with silica 100% activity content | Effective foam control for waterborne coating system at 0.1–0.5 wt% with long term effectiveness during grinding stage. | Water acrylic, polyurethane dispersion, waterborne epoxy. | Add during or after grinding, painting mixing. 0.05 to 1.0% | Add directly or dilute with alcohol or alcohol ether solvent first. |
| Water Resistance |
| DOWSIL™84 Additive | Low viscosity silicone elastomer emulsion; effective content: 60% | It can provide water resistance for water-based systems, especially inks. | Mainly acrylic | Add when matching paint or add after. 1.0 to 5.0% | Water |
| DOWSIL™87 Additive | Emulsion; Effective content: 38-44% | It has hydrophobicity and water beading effect in water-based systems and has little effect on water vapor permeability; especially suitable for decorative coatings. | Acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl ester emulsions | Add during or after painting. 1.0 to 5.0% | Water |
| DOWSIL™88 Additive | Silane/siloxane mixture, effective content: 98% | It is hydrophobic in water-based systems and has little effect on water vapor permeability; it can be used in water-based systems containing polar solvents as well as solvent-based systems; especially suitable for decorative coatings. | Acrylic acid, styrene propylene | Add during or after painting. 1.0 to 5.0% | Aliphatic hydrocarbons，aromatic hydrocarbons and polar solvents |
| Wettability |
| DOWSIL™67 Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer; | It provides good spreadability and wettability of water-based and radiation-curable coating systems on difficult-to-treat substrates, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester on low surface energy substrates. It is suitable for plastics, metals, and wood of inks, decorative and industrial coatings. | Water-based acrylic, alkyd resin, polyester, polyurethane | Can be added with paint or after adding. 0.1 to 0.4% | Isopropyl alcohol, propanol; Dispersible in water |
| DOWSIL™501W Additive | Silicone polyether copolymer; | Enhances substrate wetting in water-based and radiation-curable systems; suitable for a variety of substrates, including wood and plastics. | Water-based acrylic and polyurethane; radiation-cured acrylic. | Add when matching paint. 0.1 to 0.4% | Isopropyl alcohol, propanol and toluene; dispersible in water |
| Special Texture (Matte/Tactile) |
| DOWSIL™23N Additive | Powdered transparent spherical silicone rubber particles containing epoxy functional groups; the average particle size is 1-3 microns. | It is scratch and abrasion resistant and exhibits silky, slippery and matte properties in water-based and solvent-based coatings. | Water-based and solvent-based acrylic, polyurethane. | A proportion of the resin/solvent system should be added under high shear conditions before mixing into the final formulation. 0.5-5.0%. | Ethylene glycol, glycol ether, alcohols, water |
| DOWSIL™33 Additive | Aqueous suspended spherical silicone rubber particles containing epoxy functional groups; The average particle size is 3-4 microns; Effective content: 46% | It has silky, smooth and matting properties for water-based coatings | Water-based and solvent-based acrylic, polyurethane. | Can be added after painting. 2-10% | Water |
| DOWSIL™61 Additive | The solvent contains 10% silicone | Gives a hammered paint effect to metal surfaces | Mainly solvent, partially water-based | SB-final dilution stage, WB-0.05-0.5%. | Xylene or toluene and other aromatic solvents, mineral oil or ketone, etc |
| Pigment Dispersion |
| DOWSIL™3 Additive | Silicone hydroxyl functional group (Si-OH) additive; dissolved in toluene, effective content: 10% | Promotes pigment dispersion and reduces floating colors, and also has leveling, fluidity and gloss. | Solvent-based acrylic, alkyd, polyester, epoxy, polyurethane. | It can be added during grinding or painting, or after. 0.1 to 0.5% | Aromatic solvents such as xylene or toluene, mineral oil or ketones |
| DOWSIL™700P Additive | Alkoxysiloxane with organic groups; 90% active ingredient | High-grade TiO2 and low-grade TiO2 titanium dioxide dispersants can disperse pigments stably and prevent them from blooming and discoloration. | Solvent-based inorganic filler dispersant. | Combined with resin before adding pigments for grinding. 0.02-4.0% | Xylene and n-butyl acetate |