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RESINS AND INTERMEDIATES

for Paints and Coatings

S E L E C T I O N G U I D E

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 Silicone resins for high-performance
decorative and protective coatings
Silicon-based chemistry and technical Temperature and Hardness
support from Dow Corning helps you
Silicone resin choice is heavily influ-
solve tough performance challenges
enced by the environmental tempera-
and gain a competitive edge in the
tures to which the end application will
coatings marketplace.
be exposed. Film hardness is another
Dow Corning® brand silicone resins important consideration. Optimum
and resin intermediates feature resis- coating performance is achieved by
tance to temperature extremes, mois- balancing these two parameters.
ture, corrosion, electrical discharge Softer, more flexible resins are recom-
and weathering. They are compatible mended for coating formulations
with many organic resins, and many intended for the highest temperature
combinations of silicone resins can be ranges. Rigid resins with excellent
formulated for specific applications hot hardness are recommended for
and film properties. mid-range temperature applications.
See Tables 1, 2 and 3 for
Table 1. Using Silicone Resins for Cost-Effective High-Temperature Performance
temperature and resin
Performance Temperature Range1 hardness information.
121°C 760°C
(250°F) (1400°F) Resin Type Pigment Application
121-204°C (250-400°F) 2
Silicone-modified organic All pigments Versatility
2
Silicone-modified organic Aluminum Dow Corning silicone
204-316°C (400-600°F) resins can be applied to
Organic-modified silicone3 Colored
almost any material or
Organic-modified silicone3 Black, aluminum surface. As maintenance
316-427°C (600-800°F)
Silicone Colored paints, colored baking
enamels or decorative
427-538°C (800-1000°F) Silicone Black, aluminum
finishes, they provide
538-760°C (1000-1400°F) Silicone Ceramic good adhesion, thermal
1
1000 hours, minimum. stability, color and gloss
retention, and corrosion, moisture
2
15-50 percent silicone. Product Choice
3
51-90 percent silicone. and weather resistance. As with other
Dow Corning offers a diverse line of finishes, substrates must be grease- and
silicone resins and intermediates for dirt-free before coating application.
formulating high-performance decora-
tive and protective coatings. Solvent- Thinners
based, solventless liquid and solid
The resins described in this selection
flake options ranging in silicone
guide can be thinned with aromatic
content from 50 to 100 percent, by
hydrocarbon solvents and hydrocarbon
weight, are available. This variety
blends. They can also be thinned with
allows formulators to fulfill a wide
most ketones, esters, chlorinated
range of performance and regulatory
solvents, glycol ethers and butanol.
requirements and to achieve the best In selected situations, volatile methyl-
combination of performance and siloxanes (VMS) can be used as a
economy for each application. Tables diluent to reduce viscosity without
2 through 6 provide general guidelines increasing volatile organic compound
for the selection of appropriate resins (VOC) content. (Note: Exempt status
and intermediates. of VMS must be approved by the state
in which VMS is used.)
Catalysts Intercompatibility of
The addition of metallic driers such as
Silicone Resins
zinc or cobalt octoate will improve the In general, Dow Corning silicone
rate of cure of Dow Corning silicone resins have good intercompatibility.
resins. Suggested amounts are 0.1 to Resins with a phenyl/methyl ratio
0.2 percent metal based on the resin lower than 1.0/1 tend to be less com-
solids. Lead catalysts should not be patible. Laboratory testing of resin
used with these silicone resins. mixtures should be done before com-
Containers with soldered seams may mercial use.
cause gelation.
Limitations
Curing
These products are neither tested nor
Coatings formulated with silicone- represented as suitable for medical or
based resins or intermediates generally pharmaceutical uses.
require a bake or cure at elevated
temperatures to achieve optimum film Product Information and
properties. This is especially true if the Technical Support
coating is to be exposed to extreme
Dow Corning provides easy access to
temperatures or to thermal cycling and
the information and support you need
shock.
to succeed.
With silicone-based coatings, there is
Detailed product information is avail-
a greater danger of under-curing than
able from your local Dow Corning
over-curing. Under-cured films are
office or on our web site:
relatively soft and have poor adhesion.
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Curing cycles are primarily determin-
For application and performance in-
ed by the silicone content of the resin
formation, problem-solving assistance
vehicle. The typical cure for a coating
and formulation advice, contact the
based on a 100 percent silicone resin
Dow Corning Technical Assistance
is 30 minutes at 232°C (450°F). A
Center. In the U.S., call 1-800-252-
satisfactory cure time for a 50 to 80
9899, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
percent silicone resin is 15 to 30 min-
to 4:30 p.m. The Technical Assistance
utes at 218°C (425°F). For blends or
Center can also provide you with
copolymers of silicone and organic
product samples, literature, specifica-
resins in which silicone is not the
tions and Material Safety Data Sheets.
primary component, follow the cure
recommendation for the primary resin. For areas outside the U.S., contact
your local Dow Corning office or e-
Corrosion Resistance mail us at coatings@dowcorning.com.
Properly cured, Dow Corning silicone
resins have good resistance to water
and most dilute acids. The degree of
corrosion resistance is dependent on
several variables such as type of sili-
cone resin, cure conditions, film thick-
ness, pigmentation, if used, and the
application environments.
 Table 2. Silicone Liquid Resin Selection Guide
Finished Paint Temperature Resin System
Dow Corning ® Product Hardness Performance Range, °C (°F) (Solids Content, wt%) Typical Applications

409 HS Resin Soft, flexible To 538 (1000); Solvent based High-performance coatings; high-temperature applications where low VOC content is required. Used alone
short term: 650 (1200) (80) or blended with a variety of solvent-based silicone and organic resins. Similar to Dow Corning ® 805 Resin
except for solids content.
High Solids

418 HS Resin Medium-soft To 538 (1000) Solvent based Formulation of high-temperature coatings where low VOC content is required.
(80)

431 HS Resin Medium-hard To 427 (800) Solvent based Same as Dow Corning ® 840 Resin; when reduced VOC content is desired.
(80)

804 Resin Hard, brittle To 315 (600) Solvent based Maintenance paints, colored baking enamels, decorative finishes. As an additive to improve paint flow-out.
(60)

805 Resin Soft, flexible To 650 (1200) Solvent based Maintenance paints, colored baking enamels, decorative finishes; primarily with metallic pigments. Used
(50) alone or blended with Dow Corning ® 806A Resin to promote intermediate hardness.
Standard

806A Resin Medium-hard To 427 (800) Solvent based Colored baking enamels for space heaters, stoves, etc. Used alone or blended with Dow Corning 805 Resin
(50) to promote intermediate hardness.

808 Resin Medium-soft To 538 (1000); Solvent based Similar to Dow Corning 805 Resin.
short term: 650 (1200) (50)

840 Resin Hard to medium-hard To 427 (800) Solvent based Maintenance paints, colored baking enamels, decorative finishes. Improves heat resistance, weathering of
(60) organic resins. As an additive to improve flow-out of epoxy paints, initial gloss.

Table 3. Silicone Flake Resin Selection Guide

Finished Paint Temperature Resin System
Dow Corning ® Product Hardness Performance Range, °C (°F) (Solids Content, wt%) Typical Applications

208 Resin Hard, brittle To 232 (450) Solid flake As a powder coating binder or co-binder to improve heat stability and weatherability.
(100)

220 Resin Hard To 315 (600) Solid flake As a powder coating binder or co-binder to improve heat stability and weatherability; for blending with
(100) other silicone resins to reduce VOC content; in solvent-based organic coatings to improve film properties;
in copolymerization with carbinol-functional organic monomers or polymers.

233 Resin Hard To 315 (600) Solid flake As a powder coating binder or co-binder to improve heat stability and weatherability; colored baking
(100) enamels, decorative finishes; to increase hardness of other liquid silicone resins.

249 Resin Hard To 427 (800) Solid flake As a powder coating binder to improve heat stability and weatherability; for blending with solvent-based
(100) silicone resins to reduce VOCs; for blending with solvent-based organic resins to improve heat stability
and weatherability.

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ON
STORAGE, HANDLING
AND FLAMMABILITY
Storage and Shelf Life
Dow Corning silicone paint should be
stored at room temperature in sealed
containers away from heat and open
flame. Solid flake products should be
stored below 22°C (72°F).
Refer to specific data sheets or
contact Dow Corning for the shelf
life from date of manufacture of the
Dow Corning resins and intermediates
discussed in this brochure.
Handling (Caution)
Before handling, read Material Safety
Data Sheets for detailed safe use and
health information.
When working with Dow Corning
silicone paint resins formulated with
flammable solvents, the following
safety precautions should be taken:
• Keep away from heat and open flame
• Use only with adequate ventilation
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor
• Avoid prolonged or repeated skin
contact
• Avoid eye contact
Dow Corning solid flake resins are
electrically nonconductive and, like
plastic in particle form, can generate
static charges during transfer opera-
tions. For this reason, proper precau-
tions should be taken to safely dissipate
any charges possibly generated, partic-
ularly when solvents or solvent vapors
are present. These two important cau-
tions are detailed as follows:
1. The flake itself will generate an Flammability MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
electrical potential and the user should SHEETS AND CONTAINER
Dow Corning silicone resins in
maintain adequate safeguards to prop- LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSI-
organic solvent have a closed cup
erly handle it. The vessel that the CAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
flash point from 7°C (45°F) to 27°C
flake is being poured into should be INFORMATION. THE MATE-
(80°F). The flake resins have a closed
grounded along with the platform the RIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS
cup flash point of approximately
operator stands on. AVAILABLE FROM YOUR
138°C (280°F).
DOW CORNING REPRESENTA-
2. Avoid the presence of ignitable
TIVE, OR DISTRIBUTOR, OR
materials during the transfer oper- MSDS INFORMATION
BY CALLING YOUR GLOBAL
ation. If possible, have an inert atmos-
ATTENTION: PRODUCT SAFETY DOW CORNING CONNECTION.
phere in the kettle and keep the
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
solvent vapor content of the surround-
SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
ing area at safe levels by providing
THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HAN-
adequate building area ventilation.
DLING, READ PRODUCT AND
Table 4. Silicone Resin Intermediate Selection Guide
Physical Form
Dow Corning ® Product (Solids Content, wt%) Functionality Reactivity Typical Applications

3037 Intermediate Liquid Methoxy Reacts with organic systems containing Reactive silicone intermediate for coil coatings, appliance finishes
(90+) active hydroxyl groups. and other finishes where improved heat or weathering resistance is
needed. Typically reacted with saturated polyesters or oil-free alkyds
to form a silicone polyester copolymer.

3074 Intermediate Liquid Methoxy Reacts with organic resins containing active Reactive silicone intermediate for coil coatings, appliance finishes
(90+) hydroxyl groups. and other finishes where improved heat or weathering resistance is
needed. Typically reacted with saturated polyesters to form silicone-
modified copolymers with 20 to 50 percent silicone content.

QP8-5314 Intermediate Liquid Methoxy Reacts with organic systems containing Reactive silicone intermediate for upgrading the weatherability of
(95) active hydroxyl groups. acrylic emulsions. Should work equally well with other emulsion
systems that are stable at an alkaline pH.

Z-6018 Intermediate Flaked solid Silanol Reacts with alkyds, phenolics, epoxies, Reactive silicone intermediate in colored maintenance and
(98+) polyesters and other organic resins architectural finishes, appliance finishes, coil coatings and high-
containing hydroxyl groups. temperature finishes. Blended with other silicone resins to improve
hardness. Blended with organic resins to improve weatherability
and heat resistance.

Table 5. Characteristics and Typical Properties

Specification Writers: Please contact your local Dow Corning sales office or your
Global Dow Corning Connection before writing specifications on this product.
Liquid Resins Flake Resins Resin Intermediates
208 220 233 249 Z-6018 3037 3074 QP8-5314
Dow Corning ® Product 409 HS Resin 418 HS Resin 431 HS Resin 804 Resin 805 Resin 806A Resin 808 Resin 840 Resin Flake Resin Flake Resin Flake Resin Flake Resin Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate

Characteristics

Physical Form Solvent Solvent Solvent Solvent Solvent Solvent Solvent Solvent Solid flake Solid flake Solid flake Solid flake Solid flake Liquid Liquid Liquid
solution solution solution solution solution solution solution solution
Functionality Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Silanol Methoxy Methoxy Methoxy
Silicon Dioxide Content1 52 50 52 64 52 52 57 52 51 51 52 63 51 65 54 46
1 6 6
Silanol Content 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 6 6 5 5 6 15 - 18 15 - 18 356
Degree of Crosslinking, percent2 60 65 66 68 60 66 63 66 75 70 71 71 75 58 67 68
7 7
Phenyl/Methyl Ratio 1.1/1 0.9/1 1.2/1 0.4/1 1.1/1 1.2/1 0.7/1 1.2/1 2.3/1 2.0/1 1.3/1 0.6/1 2.3/1 0.5/1 1.0/1 3.3/1
Molecular Weight3 2000 - 7000 15,000 - 2000 - 7000 2000 - 7000 200,000 - 200,000 - 200,000 - 2000 - 7000 1500 - 2500 2000 - 4000 2000 - 4000 2000 - 4000 1500 - 2500 800 - 1300 1000 - 1500 Monomer
20,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 blend

Typical Properties
Resin Solids, percent
by weight4 80 80 80 60 50 50 50 60 100 100 100 100 100 90 90 100 (Actives)
by volume 74 73 74 51 42 41 42 51 – – – – – – – –
Solvent Xylene Toluene/ Toluene Toluene Xylene Toluene/ Xylene Toluene – – – – – – – –
Isopropanol Xylene
Specific Gravity 1.120 1.120 1.14 1.07 1.01 1.02 1.01 1.06 1.31 1.33 1.32 1.30 1.31 1.07 1.156 1.04
5
VOC , g/L (lb/gal) 228 (1.9) 228 (1.9) 228 (1.9) 431 (3.6) 503 (4.2) 515 (4.3) 503 (4.2) 431 (3.6) – – – – – – – –
Viscosity (centipoise) 200 1000 800 30 125 150 125 20 – – – – – 14 120 1.87
Flash Point, closed cup, °C (°F) 27 (81) 7 (45) 7 (45) 7 (45) 27 (81) 7 (45) 27 (81) 7 (45) 138 (280) 138 (280) 138 (280) 138 (280) 138 (280) 138 (280) 138 (280) 28 (83)
1
Percent by weight.
2
Silica (SiO2) – 100% crosslinked; dimethyl silicone fluids [(CH3)2SiO]x – 50% crosslinked.
3
Weight average.
4
1.5-g, 3 hours at 135°C (275°F).
5
Volatile Organic Compound, EPA Reference Method 24.
6
Methoxy content.
7
Propyl.
Table 6. Compatibility of Selected Silicone Resins With Selected Organic Resins1
Dow Corning ® Product
2
Resin Type Brand
431 HS and 840 Resins Z-6018 Intermediate 233 Flake Resin

10% 50% 10% 50% 10% 50%

Acrylic (Thermoplastic) Acryloid A-10 C SI C C C C

Acryloid B-44 SI I I I SI I
Acryloid B-48S C C C C C C
Acryloid B-66 C C C SI C C
Acryloid B-72 C C C I C C
Acryloid B-82 C SI I I SI SI

Acrylic (Thermosetting) Acryloid AT-51 C C C C C C

Acryloid AT-56 C C C C C C
Acryloid AT-63 C C C C C C
Acryloid AT-400 C C C C C C

Alkyd (Long oil) MT 5060 SI SI SI I SI I

(Medium oil) MT 5811 C C C C C C
(Short oil) MT 5720 C SI C C C C
(Oil-free) MT 5776 SI SI C SI C SI

C – Compatible
SI – Slightly incompatible
I – Incompatible
MT= McWhorter Technology
1
As determined by dry film on glass slides. This is meant to be representative
only. The possible combinations of silicone and organic resins are unlimited.
Actual compatibility will depend on formulation variables.
2
NOTE: Acryloid is a registered trademark of Rohm & Haas Co.

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