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Selection guide

Contents
2–3 Introduction
4–9 Features, typical use
and properties of
additives from Dow
10–13 Additive selection trees
14–15 Additive selection table
16 Contact information
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A little makes a big splash!
It takes only a little of an additive from Dow to make the significant
performance difference your customers demand from your paint, ink and
coating formulations. DOWSIL™ and XIAMETER™ 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 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 can help you achieve it.
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How to use this guide
dow.com/coatings gives you
This guide will help you explore the properties and performance capabilities
access to:
of our global line of additives for paints, inks and coatings. Table 1 groups
the additives by their primary benefit and describes their physical makeup, • Product samples
features, secondary benefits and properties. Table 2 highlights products
available in sample size via our Additive Sample Program. • Product literature and
technical datasheets
About concentrations and blending • Technical articles
The amount of additive required to achieve a particular benefit depends on • Customer service
the type of formulation, the solvent it contains, the resin system and total • The name of a technically
system solids. Generally, our additives are effective at the concentrations knowledgeable Dow
noted in Table 1. Since advantages do not increase proportionally, avoid distributor near you
using excess amounts. Additives from Dow 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.

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 Table 1: Features, typical use and properties of additives from Dow[1] (Products are listed under their primary benefit)

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Viscosity at
Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Reactive Food contact
Product Description Features/benefits Solvent 25ºC (77ºF),
binder systems addition concentration[2] diluents[3] groups compliance[4]
cSt
Slip, mar resistance

Aromatics
Increases mar resistance of Solventborne acrylic, Grind,
Silicone polyether such as xylene Swiss Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ solventborne coatings; also alkyd, amide, epoxy, let-down
copolymer; 0.1-0.5% or toluene; Carbinol Toluene 1.0-2.0 817.023.21 Annex 10
11 Additive improves leveling and gloss and nitrocellulose, polyester, or post
10% active mineral spirits Part A or B
prevents pigment separation polyurethane, vinyl add or ketones

Silicone polyether Improves slip and mar resistance; Grind, let-

DOWSIL™ Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, Water or
copolymer; provides leveling in waterborne down or 0.1-0.5% Carbinol Isopropanol < 10
14 Additive polyester, polyurethane alcohols
10% active and solventborne coatings post add

Dispersion of high
molecular weight Provides slip and mar resistance Acrylic, polyester, Let-down Swiss Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ polydimethylsiloxane in waterborne and solventborne polyurethane 250,000-
or post 0.1-1.0% Water None None 817.023.21 Annex 10
18 Additive and silicone coatings; anti-blocking in (waterborne and 650,000
add Part A or B
surfactant; 100% waterborne coatings solventborne)
active

Non-reactive silicone Effective at mar resistance and slip Water-based acrylic Let-down Water and
DOWSIL™ glycol copolymer; while maintaining gloss; reduced flexographic ink and U or post 0.1-1.0% suitable None None 275 FDA 176.210
27 Additive 100% active coefficient of friction V overprint varnish add solvents

Imparts mar resistance to

waterborne and solventborne Grind, let- Swiss Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ Silicone polyether Acrylic, epoxy, Water or
coatings; also improves leveling down or 0.1-1.0% Carbinol None 200-500 817.023.21 Annex 10
29 Additive copolymer polyurethane alcohols
and substrate wetting; provides post add Part A or B
anti-blocking

Dispersion of high Imparts mar resistance and slip Waterborne acrylic, alkyd,
molecular weight Grind, let- Swiss Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ to waterborne coatings; may also epoxy, nitrocellulose, 200,000-
polysiloxane and down or 0.05-3.0% Water Silanol Water 817.023.21 Annex 10
51 Additive provide room temperature polyester, polyurethane, 750,000
surfactants; post add Part A or B
anti-blocking vinyl
80% active

Dispersion of high Imparts mar resistance and slip

molecular weight Let-down Swiss Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ to waterborne coatings; may also Waterborne acrylic,
polysiloxane and or post 0.01-3.5% Water Silanol Water 3,000-5,000 817.023.21 Annex 10
52 Additive provide room temperature polyurethane
surfactants; add Part A or B
anti-blocking
64% active

Solventborne acrylic, Aromatics

Provides mar resistance, slip Swiss Ordinance RS
alkyd, epoxy, polyester, Let-down such as
DOWSIL™ Silicone polyether and leveling in waterborne and 817.023.21 Annex 10
polyurethane, vinyl; or post 0.05-1.0% xylene or Carbinol None 149-185
54 Additive copolymer solventborne coatings; aids Part B, bfr 15-0002,
waterborne acrylic and add toluene,
defoaming in some systems bfr 36-0002
polyester mineral spirits

Increases slip and mar resistance

Silicone polyether Waterborne acrylic, Swiss Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ in waterborne and solventborne Water or 2-butoxy-
copolymer; alkyd, solventborne Post add 0.1-0.5% Carbinol 6 817.023.21 Annex 10
55 Additive coatings; improves leveling in alcohols ethanol
10% active polyurethane Part A or B
solventborne coatings

Superior hand feel modifier for Waterborne acrylic, Alcohols,

DOWSIL™ Silicone polyether multiple delivery coating systems; polyurethane, alkyd, Swiss Ordinance RS
glycol ethers Ethylene glycol
205SL copolymer; lowers coefficient of friction (CoF); polyester; solventborne Let-down 0.1-1.0% Carbinol 25-60 817.023.21 Annex 10
and aromatic isopropyl ether
Additive 50% active foam control; also effective in polyurethane, polyester; Part B
solvents
solventborne coatings UV acrylate

Strong reduction in coefficient of

friction, cost effective slip additive;
DOWSIL™ Ultra-high molecular very good mar and abrasion Waterborne acrylic, Let-down Swiss Ordinance RS
210S weight silicone resistance; may also provide room or post 0.1-0.3% Water Silanol Water 200-1000 817.023.21 Annex 10
polyurethane dispersion
Additive dispersion in water temperature anti-blocking; good add Part A or B
compatibility and low tendency to
cause craters

High compatiblity; Low tendency

Ultra-high molecular Water; ethanol;
DOWSIL™ to cause craters even with high Water acrylic, Let-down 1000-3000
weight silicone di(propylene
211S dosage; Slip enhancement; polyurethane dispersion, or post 0.1–1% Silanol Water cP (not a Not evaluated
dispersion in water; glycol) methyl
Additive Mar resistance; Anti-blocking waterborne epoxy. add specification)
60% active ether
improvement
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Viscosity at
Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Reactive Food contact
Product Description Features/benefits Solvent 25ºC (77ºF),
binder systems addition concentration[2] diluents[3] groups compliance[4]
cSt

Foam control

Fluorosilicones

Solventborne acrylic, Swiss Ordinance

Provides foam prevention and Grind,
DOWSIL™ Fluorosilicone; alkyd, amide, epoxy, Methyl isobutyl RS 817.023.21
defoaming in solventborne let-down or 0.05-1.0% Ketones None 0.74-0.84
7 Additive 5% active polyester, polyurethane, ketone Annex 10 Part
coatings post add
vinyl A or B

Foam control agent in Solventborne acrylic, Swiss Ordinance

DOWSIL™ Fluorosilicone; solventborne and radiation alkyd, epoxy, polyester, Let-down RS 817.023.21
0.1-1.0% Ketones None Diisobutyl ketone <5
100F Additive 1% active curable coatings; good for polyurethane; radiation- or post add Annex 10 Part
high-solids formulations curable acrylate A or B

Provides foam control with good Solventborne alkyd, 2K Grind, Methyl ethyl
DOWSIL™ Fluorosilicone; MEK and
balance between effectiveness polyurethane and let-down or 0.5-0.7% None ketone and Not available
102F Additive 1% active n-Propyl acetate
and compatibility epoxy paints post add n-Propyl acetate
Solventborne 1K silicone
DOWSIL™ Foam control agent in solvent- acrylic paint, acrylic Grind,
Fluorosilicone; MEK and Methyl ethyl
8621 based and radiation-curable/ dispersion paint, alkyd let-down or 0.1-1.0% None 0.94
5% active n-Propyl acetate ketone
Additive UV-curable coatings and radiation-curable post add
paint

Emulsions

176.210 [5], Swiss

Provides foam control in Ordinance RS
Grind,
DOWSIL™ Silicone emulsion; waterborne inks and coatings; Waterborne acrylic, 817.023.21
let-down or 0.05-.05% Water Silanol Water 1,000-3,500
62 Additive 57% active good compatibility and low polyurethane Annex 10 Part A
post add
tendency to cause defects or B, bfr 14-0002

Provides immediate and

DOWSIL™ Silicone emulsion; sustainable foam control in Acrylic, polyurethane Post add 0.05-.05% Water Silanol Water 1,000-3,000
68 Additive 50-55% active waterborne inks, wood coatings
and paints

Effective foam control for

waterborne coating system at
Silicone emulsion 0.1–0.5 wt%.
type of anti-foam Good compatibility, low tendency Water acrylic,
DOWSIL™ containing silica to cause craters. Let-down
polyurethane dispersion, 0.1–0.5% Water NA Water 2700 MPa Not evaluated
106F Additive Anti-foam with long term or post add
waterborne epoxy.
42% activity effectiveness
content Micro-bubble defoaming ability
Used for both grinding and let
down stage.

Provides foam control in Swiss Ordinance

waterborne coatings including
DOWSIL™ Silicone emulsion; RS 817.023.21
wood coatings, architectural and Water-based systems Let-down 0.1-1.0% Water None Water 1,600
108F Additive 22.5% active Annex 10 Part
inks; good compatibility and low A or B
tendency to cause defects

Added
XIAMETER™ Silicone antifoam Good foam control and high directly or
AFE-0700 emulsion; 10% persistency over a wide pH Water-based systems during the 0.05-1.0% Water None None 1,750
Antifoam active and temperature range let-down
Emulsion stage
[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.
[4]
Complainant at effective date of publication of this selection guide. Visit dow.com/customersupport to obtain food contact regulatory information, including FDA, EU, Swiss Ordinance and German BfR clearance. FDA Title 21 CFR - 175 (175.105, 175.300,
175.320) Indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings; 176 (176.130, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210) Indirect food additives: paper and paper board components; 177 (177.1390, 177.2600, 177.1520(b))

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Indirect food additives: polymers.
[5]
Use level not to exceed 0.015%.
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Viscosity at
Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Reactive Food contact
Product Description Features/benefits Solvent 25ºC (77ºF),
binder systems addition concentration[2] diluents[3] groups compliance[4]
cSt
Foam control (continued)

Self-dispersible compounds
Provides foam control in waterborne
FDA 176.170 [6], Swiss
coatings, especially ink and Alcohols, glycol
DOWSIL™ Organo-modified silicone Let-down or Ordinance RS 817.023.21
clear wood coatings; balancing Waterborne acrylic 0.1-0.5% ethers and ester None None 350-900
71 Additive copolymer post add Annex 10 Part A or B, bfr 15-
effective foam control and surface alcohol
0002, bfr 36-0002
appearance

Provides foam control in waterborne FDA 176.210, Swiss

DOWSIL™ Organo-modified silicone coatings, especially wood coatings; Let-down or Alcohols and Ordinance RS 817.023.21
Waterborne acrylic 0.1-0.5% Carbinol None 350-1,400
74 Additive copolymer balancing effective foam control and post add glycol ethers Annex 10 Part B, bfr 15-0002,
surface appearance bfr 36-0002

Waterborne and FDA[7] 175.105, 175.300,

Provides foam control in waterborne, solventborne acrylic, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200,
DOWSIL™ Silicone anti-foam compound; Let-down or
solventborne and radiation-cured epoxy, polyester, 0.1-1.0% Glycols Silanol None 750-1,550 176.210, Swiss Ordinance RS
163 Additive 100% active post add
coatings and inks polyurethane, vinyl; also 817.023.21 Annex 10 Part A or
radiation-cured B, CN 9685.2016

Versatile defoamer for water based

paints and coatings, effective at
Easily dispersible modified 0.1–1.0 wt% loading. Water acrylic,
FDA : not approved.
DOWSIL™ polysiloxane compound. Improved compatibility, low tendency styrene acrylic, VAE
Let-down or Swiss Ordinance RS
107F Contains silica. to cause craters. architectural paints. 0.1–0.5% Water N/A Water 300-500 MPa
post add 817.023.21 Annex
Additive Flexographic inks,
Used for both grinding and let down 10 Part A or B
100% active content acrylic OPV.
stage.
APEO free, low VOC.

Top choice for architecture

Waterborne acrylic Can be added
applications; highly efficient anti- Grind, let-
DOWSIL™ styrene emulsion paint, directly or Swiss Ordinance RS
Silicone anti-foam compound foam at low dosage for waterborne down after
8590 flexographic inks, acrylic 0.05-1.0% pre-diluted None None 784 817.023.21 Annex 10 Part
with silica; 100% active coating and ink system; no impact thickeners or
Additive overprint varnish, acrylic with alcohols or A or B
on gloss; low viscosity for easy post add
urethane emulsions polyglycols
dispersibility

Waterborne acrylic
Can be added
Effective foam control for waterborne styrene emulsion paint,
DOWSIL™ Grind, directly or Swiss Ordinance RS
Silicone anti-foam compound coating and ink systems at low interior wall paint, flexo
8603 let-down or 0.05-1.0% pre-diluted None None 900-3,600 817.023.21 Annex 10 Part
with silica; 100% active dosages; tendency toward low gravure inks, polyester
Additive post add with alcohols or A or B
surface defects acrylic, acrylic-modified
polyglycols
alkyd

Silicone anti-foam compound Effective foam control for waterborne

DOWSIL™ Water acrylic,
with silica coating system at 0.1–0.5 wt%
8610 polyurethane dispersion, Grinding stage 0.1–0.5% Glycol ether None None 700 MPa Not evaluated
with long term effectiveness during
Additive waterborne epoxy.
100% activity content grinding stage.

Waterborne UV-curable Added directly

DOWSIL™ Effective foam control for waterborne inks; waterborne or during the
8628 100% organofunctional silicone 0.05-1.0% Glycol ether None None 4,000
coating systems wood stains, trims and let-down
Additive varnishes stage

Release additives
Aromatic
FDA 175.105, 175.300,
DOWSIL™ hydrocarbons,
Provides release properties in clear Grind, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200,
1-9770 High viscosity, reactive ketones,
or pigmented coatings; can be used Polyester, silicones let-down or 0.1-5.0% Silanol None 11,000-14,000 176.210, 177.2260, 177.2800,
Release silicone fluid acetates and
in food contact applications post add 178.3120, 178.3570, 178.3910,
Additive other suitable
181.28, bfr 15-0002
solvents
[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.
[4]
Complainant at effective date of publication of this selection guide. Visit dow.com/customersupport to obtain food contact regulatory information, including FDA, EU, Swiss Ordinance and German BfR clearance. FDA Title 21 CFR - 175 (175.105, 175.300, 175.320) Indirect food additives: adhesives and
components of coatings; 176 (176.130, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210) Indirect food additives: paper and paper board components; 177 (177.1390, 177.2600, 177.1520(b)) Indirect food additives: polymers.
[5]
Chemically equivalent to DOWSIL™ Z-6032 Silane.
[6]
Limitations may apply. Please contact Na.info@dow.com for more information.
[7]
Use level not to exceed 0.025%.
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Viscosity
Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Reactive at 25ºC Food contact
Product Description Features/benefits Solvent (77ºF),
binder systems addition concentration[2] diluents[3] groups compliance[4]
cSt
Adhesion promotion and surface treatment (substrates, pigments)
Improves pigment dispersion Aromatics
Solventborne
and reduces separation and Grind, let- such as xylene
DOWSIL™ Silanol-functional (Si-OH) additive; 10% acrylic, alkyd,
flotation in solventborne down or post 0.1-0.5% or toluene; Silanol Toluene 0.7-1.4
3 Additive active polyester, epoxy,
coatings; also provides leveling, add mineral spirits
polyurethane
flow-out and gloss or ketones
Titanium dioxide dispersant both Combine
DOWSIL™ for high-grade and low-grade Solventborne with resins
Alkoxy siloxane with organic group; Xylene and
700P TiO2; provides stabilization of inorganic filler before adding 0.02-4.0% Alkoxy Methanol 5.5
90% active butyl acetate
Additive pigment dispersion and prevents dispersant pigment for
pigment flooding and floating grinding
Improves adhesion of Grind for
Waterborne and Primer: dilute
DOWSIL™ waterborne and solventborne waterborne;
Aminoethylaminopropyltrialkoxysilane; solventborne to 10% active Alcohols Amino;
Z-6121 coatings when bonded to glass let-down or n-Butanol < 10 FDA 175.105
50% active acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, Additive: and water alkoxy-silyl
Silane or metal substrates; can be post add for
polyester 0.1-5.0%
used as an additive or primer solventborne

DOWSIL™ Promotes adhesion of

Aqueous solution of amino-functional Waterborne
Z-6137 waterborne coatings to Post add 0.1-5.0% Water Amino; silanol Water 3-7
silicone polymers; 22.5% active polyester
Silane inorganic substrates
Waterborne and
solventborne FDA 175.105,
Adhesion promoter in acrylic; solventborne
XIAMETER™ Swiss Ordinance
waterborne and solventborne polyurethane; 2K
Grind or Alcohols Amino;
OFS-6011 Aminopropyltriethoxysilane; 99% active 0.05-2.0% None < 10 RS 817.023.21
coatings and pigment treatment acrylic epoxy for
let-down and water ethoxy-silyl
Silane Annex 10 Part A,
in waterborne coatings concrete and industrial CN 9685.2016
maintenance

Primer: dilute
Adhesion promoter and Waterborne and
XIAMETER™ Grind, to 10% active
Aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane; pigment treatment in solventborne Alcohols Amino; FDA 175.105,
OFS-6020 let-down or in isopropanol None < 10
99% active waterborne and solventborne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, and water methoxy-silyl 175.300
Silane post add Additive:
coatings polyurethane
0.5-2.0%
Improves adhesion of Waterborne and Primer: dilute to
XIAMETER™ waterborne, solventborne and solventborne acrylic, 0.1-0.5% active in
3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane; alkyd, epoxy, polyester,
Let-down or acidified (pH~4.0)
Alcohols Methacrylate;
OFS-6030 radiation-cured coatings to None 2.3-2.7 FDA 177.2465[7]
98% active polyurethane, vinyl;
post add water Additive:
and water methoxy-silyl
Silane inorganic substrates when used
as a primer or additive radiation-cured acrylic 0.1-3.0%

Primer: dilute
Adhesion promoter in with methanol
XIAMETER™ Waterborne and Grind, let- Amino;
Cationic vinylbenzyl and amino- waterborne and solventborne or ethanol mixed Alcohols
OFS-6032 solventborne acrylic, down or post vinylbenzyl; Methanol 1-3
functional methoxy-silane; 40% active coatings; can be used as an with water 10:1 and water
Silane[5] epoxy add methoxy-silyl
additive or primer Additive:
0.05-3.0 wt%
Adhesion promoter and Primer: dilute
Waterborne and FDA 177.1390,
XIAMETER™ pigment treatment in Grind, let- to 10% active
Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane; solventborne acrylic, Alcohols Epoxy; Swiss Ordinance
OFS-6040 waterborne and solventborne down or post in isopropanol None 2.95-3.20
99% active alkyd, amine, epoxy, and water methoxy-silyl RS 817.023.21
Silane coatings; can be used as an add Additive:
polyurethane, vinyl Annex 10 Part B[8]
additive or primer 0.05-3.0%
Can be added
Bonds with inorganic surfaces Solventborne during Swiss Ordinance
XIAMETER™ through alkoxysilane; forms acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, solventborne Additive: Alcohols Vinyl; RS 817.023.21
OFS-6300 Vinyltrimethoxysilane; 99% active paint formulation
None 0.56
siloxane crosslinks via polyurethane; 0.05-1.0% and water methoxy-silyl Annex 10 Part
Silane moisture cure UV-curable epoxy at the pigment A or B
grind step

[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.
[4]
Complainant at effective date of publication of this selection guide. Visit dow.com/customersupport to obtain food contact regulatory information, including FDA, EU, Swiss Ordinance and German BfR clearance. FDA Title 21 CFR - 175 (175.105, 175.300, 175.320) Indirect food additives: adhesives and
components of coatings; 176 (176.130, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210) Indirect food additives: paper and paper board components; 177 (177.1390, 177.2600, 177.1520(b)) Indirect food additives: polymers.

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[5]
Chemically equivalent to DOWSIL™ Z-6032 Silane.
[7]
This product is an unreacted monomer. May be copolymerized as stipulated in 177.2465(a).
[8]
May be used as an optional trimethoxysilane coupling agents in accordance with 177.1390 (c)(2)(iv)(a).
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Viscosity
Compatible Point of Typical Suitable Reactive at 25ºC Food contact
Product Description Features/benefits Solvent
binder systems addition concentration[2] diluents[3] groups (77ºF), compliance[4]
cSt
Water resistance
Swiss Ordinance
Low-viscosity emulsion
DOWSIL™ Provides water resistance for waterborne Let-down RS 817.023.21
of silicone elastomer Mainly acrylics 1.0-5.0% Water Silanol Water 250-650
84 Additive systems, particularly inks or post add Annex 10 Part
precursors; 60% active
A or B
Medium-viscosity Swiss Ordinance
DOWSIL™ emulsion of silicone Provides water resistance for waterborne Let-down 34,000- RS 817.023.21
Mainly acrylics 1.0-5.0% Water Silanol Water
85 Additive elastomer precursors; systems, particularly inks or post add 46,000 Annex 10 Part
60% active A or B
Provides water repellency and water beading for
DOWSIL™ Emulsion; 38-44% Acrylic, styrene-acrylics and vinyl Let-down Ethoxy-
waterborne systems with minimal effect on water 1.0-5.0% Water Water 6
87 Additive actives acetate emulsions or post add silanol
vapor permeability; particularly for decorative paints
Provides water repellency with minimal effect
Aliphatic and Swiss Ordinance
on water vapor permeability; can be used in
DOWSIL™ Silane/siloxane blend; Let-down aromatic Alkoxy- RS 817.023.21
waterborne systems containing polar solvents Acrylic, styrene-acrylics 1.0-5.0% None 35
88 Additive 98% actives or post add hydrocarbons and silanol Annex 10 Part
and solventborne systems; particularly for
polar solvents A or B
decorative paints
General-purpose low-VOC hydrophobe to
DOWSIL™ Silicone emulsion; 60% improve water resistance and water contact Water-based acrylic, styrene Let-down Alkoxy;
901H 0.5-5.0% Water Water Not available
active angle; may provide corrosion resistance for acrylic and VAE systems or post add silanol
Additive waterborne industrial metal coating
Co-binder for high-PVC siloxane paints;
decreases water absorption through
DOWSIL™ Silicone-resin-based hydrophobization of pores; can be combined Water-based acrylic, styrene Let-down
902H 8.0-10.0% Water Alkoxy Water 300-2,000
emulsion; 50% active with a beading additive to additionally achieve acrylic and VAE systems or post add
Additive high water-contact angle; may provide dirt pick
up resistance
DOWSIL™ Provides snail trail resistance in high PVC (dark) Typical coalescent
Amino functional Acrylic and styrene acrylic high Grind or
904H colored paints and provides improved surface 1-5% used in architectural Amino None 70
polydimethylsiloxane pigmented paint let-down
Additive hydrophobicity and water repellency formulations

DOWSIL™ Low VOC emulsion of Provides water resistance for waterborne

Let-down
906H silicone elastomer; 50% systems with little effect on water vapor Acrylic 1.0-10.0% Water Silanol Water 550
or post add
Additive actives permeability; can be used as a co-binder

Leveling, gloss
Aromatics such
Aids deaeration without destabilizing the curtain Swiss Ordinance
Grind, as xylene, toluene,
DOWSIL™ Arylalkyl-modified in solventborne curtain coatings; improves Water-based acrylic, styrene RS 817.023.21
let-down or 0.05-0.5% mineral spirits and None None 1,125-1,645
56 Additive silicone; 100% active leveling and gloss; aids pigment orientation; acrylic and VAE systems Annex 10 Part
post add esters such as butyl
good thermostability A or B
acetate
FDA 176.170,
175.3001], Swiss
Acetone, toluene,
Improves leveling, slip, mar resistance and Grind, Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ Silicone polyether (NOTE: Always check mineral spirits and
gloss in waterborne and solventborne coatings; let-down or 0.1-1.0% None None 175-390 817.023.21
57 Additive copolymer compatibility before usage) isopropyl alcohol;
provides substrate wetting post add Annex 10 Part B,
dispersible in water
bfr 15-0002, CN
9685.2016
Swiss Ordinance
Flow and leveling additive for solventborne and
DOWSIL™ Grind, Alcohols, glycol RS 817.023.21
Silicone polyether waterborne coatings; also lowers coefficient of Water-based acrylic, styrene
401LS let-down or 0.05-1.0% ethers and aromatic None None 100-250 Annex 10 Part
copolymer friction to improve slip and hand feel; compatible acrylic and VAE systems
Additive post add solvents B, bfr.15-0002,
with clear coats
bfr.36-0002
Effective flow and leveling additive for waterborne
Swiss Ordinance
DOWSIL™ and radiation curable systems; also lowers Alcohols, glycol
Silicone polyether (NOTE: Always check RS 817.023.21
402LS coefficient of friction, giving good slip; suitable Let-down 0.1-1.0% ethers and aromatic Carbinol None 280-400
copolymer compatibility before usage) Annex 10 Part
Additive in pigmented and clear coat formulations; also solvents
A or B
provides anti-blocking and applied hiding
Solvent-based acrylic, epoxy,
DOWSIL™ Carbinol-functional Provides leveling and slip with good compatibility polyester and urethane systems; Grind,
Water, alcohols,
8526 silicone polyether;100% in solventborne, waterborne and UV-curable waterborne acrylic, polyester, let-down or 0.2-1.0% Carbinol None 1,552
toluene, xylene
Additive active coatings, inks and overprint varnishes epoxy and urethane systems; UV post add
systems

[1]
Limitations may apply. Please contact www.dow.com/contactus for more information.
 Table 1: Features, typical use and properties of additives from Dow[1] (Products are listed under their primary benefit)

Typical Viscosity
Compatible Point of Suitable Reactive Food contact
Product Description Features/benefits concen- Solvent at 25ºC
binder systems addition diluents[3] groups compliance[4]
tration[2] (77ºF), cSt
Wetting
Imparts spreading and wetting in waterborne
Swiss
and radiation-curable coatings on difficult Isopropyl
Waterborne acrylate, Ordinance RS
DOWSIL™ substrates, e.g., low-energy substrates such Let-down or alcohol, acetone;
Silicone polyether copolymer alkyd, polyester, 0.1-0.4% Carbinol None 31-51 817.023.21
67 Additive as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester; post add dispersible
polyurethane Annex 10 Part
suitable in inks, decorative and industrial in water
A or B
coatings for plastic, metal and wood
Imparts enhanced substrate wetting in Isopropyl
Waterborne acrylic
DOWSIL™ waterborne and radiation curable systems; alcohol, acetone
and polyurethane;
500W Silicone polyether copolymer suitable across a wide range of substrates, Let-down 0.1-0.4% and toluene; None None 25.5-29.5
radiation-curable
Additive including wood and plastics; stable at high dispersible
acrylate
pH in water
Isopropyl Swiss
Imparts enhanced substrate wetting in Waterborne acrylic
DOWSIL™ alcohol, acetone Ordinance RS
waterborne and radiation curable systems; and polyurethane;
501W Silicone polyether copolymer Let-down 0.1-0.4% and toluene; None None 10-30 817.023.21
suitable across a wide range of substrates, radiation-curable
Additive dispersible Annex 10
including wood and plastics acrylate
in water Part B
Isopropyl Swiss
Imparts enhanced substrate wetting in Waterborne acrylic
DOWSIL™ alcohol, acetone Ordinance RS
waterborne and radiation curable systems; and polyurethane;
502W Silicone polyether copolymer Let-down 0.1-0.4% and toluene; Carbinol None 49-75 817.023.21
suitable across a wide range of substrates, radiation-curable
Additive dispersible Annex 10
including wood and plastics acrylate
in water Part B
Designed to provide wetting, prevent
DOWSIL™ pinholing and improve film surface Acrylic latexes,
Let-down or Water and 1500-2000 bfr 15-0002,
503W Silicone glycol copolymer appearance in solventborne and waterborne polyurethane 0.1-1% None None
post add alcohols cP bfr 36-0002
Additive inks, paints and coatings applications; dispersions
reduced foam generation
Texturing (matting and/or tactile effects)
Best added to
a portion of the
Powder consisting of Solvents such
resin/solvent Swiss
transparent spherical silicone as glycols, glycol
DOWSIL™ Imparts mar and abrasion resistance with Waterborne and system under Ordinance RS
elastomer particles with ethers, alcohols,
23 N a smooth, matte finish to waterborne and solventborne acrylic, high shear 0.5-5.0% Epoxy None NA 817.023.21
epoxy functionality; average water with
Additive solventborne coatings polyurethane conditions prior Annex 10 Part
particle diameter of 1-3 cosolvents such
to blending A or B
microns as acetone
into the final
formulation
Waterborne suspension of
spherical silicone elastomer
DOWSIL™ particles with epoxy Imparts a silky, smooth, matte finish to Waterborne acrylic,
Post add 2-10% Water Epoxy Water <150
33 Additive functionality; median particle waterborne coatings polyurethane
diameter of 3-4 microns;
46% active
Aromatic
DOWSIL™ Primarily Final thinning solvents such as
Imparts a hammertone finish to metal 0.05- Ethylbenzene,
61 Paint 10% silicone in solvent solventborne; stage or prior to xylene or toluene, None 120
surfaces 0.5% xylene
Additive some waterborne let-down mineral spirits, or
ketones

[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.
[4]
Complainant at effective date of publication of this selection guide. Visit dow.com/customersupport to obtain food contact regulatory information, including FDA, EU, Swiss Ordinance and German BfR clearance. FDA Title 21 CFR - 175 (175.105, 175.300,
175.320) Indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings; 176 (176.130, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210) Indirect food additives: paper and paper board components; 177 (177.1390, 177.2600, 177.1520(b)) Indirect food
additives: polymers.
NA = Not Applicable

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Additive selection tree for coatings applications
Solventless UV-cure/
EB-cure system
Start
Solvent Waterborne
Systems system
FDA compliant DOWSIL™ 3 Additive
DOWSIL™ 11 Additive
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
DOWSIL™ 27 Additive DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive Leveling DOWSIL™ 56 Additive
DOWSIL™ 62 Additive DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 71 Additive DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 74 Additive DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive
DOWSIL™ 163 Additive DOWSIL™ 503W Additive
DOWSIL™ Z-6121 Silane
XIAMETER™ OFS-6011 Silane
XIAMETER™ OFS-6020 Silane Mar DOWSIL™ 11 Additive
XIAMETER™ OFS-6030 Silane resistance/ DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
XIAMETER™ OFS-6032 Silane slip DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
XIAMETER™ OFS-6040 Silane DOWSIL™ 54 Additive
DOWSIL™ 55 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive
Foam DOWSIL™ 7 Additive
control DOWSIL™ 100F Additive
DOWSIL™ 102F Additive
DOWSIL™ 163 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8621 Additive
Hammertone
DOWSIL™ 61 Paint Additive
Pigment DOWSIL™ 3 Additive
treatment DOWSIL™ 700P Additive
XIAMETER™ OFS-6020 Silane
XIAMETER™ OFS-6030 Silane
XIAMETER™ OFS-6040 Silane
Gloss
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
Texturing
DOWSIL™ 23 N Additive
Wetting DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 503W Additive
Water
resistance
DOWSIL™ 88 Additive
DOWSIL™ 1-9770
Release Release Additive
DOWSIL™ ST 114
Paint Additive
1
50% active in ethylene glycol isopropyl ether.
Bold = Top product choices
pg 10
DOWSIL™ 18 Additive
DOWSIL™ 23 N Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 67 Additive
DOWSIL™ 100F Additive
DOWSIL™ 102F Additive
DOWSIL™ 163 Additive
DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive1
DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 500W Additive
DOWSIL™ 501W Additive
DOWSIL™ 502W Additive
DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8621 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8628 Additive
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
Leveling DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
Mar DOWSIL™ 18 Additive
resistance/ DOWSIL™ 27 Additive
slip DOWSIL™ 51 Additive
DOWSIL™ 52 Additive
DOWSIL™ 54 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive
DOWSIL™ 210S Additive
DOWSIL™ 211S Additive
DOWSIL™ 108F Additive
Foam DOWSIL™ 62 Additive
control DOWSIL™ 68 Additive
DOWSIL™ 71 Additive
DOWSIL™ 74 Additive
DOWSIL™ 107F Additive
DOWSIL™ 8590 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8603 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8628 Additive
Pigment
treatment XIAMETER™ OFS-6011 Silane
XIAMETER™ OFS-6020 Silane
XIAMETER™ OFS-6040 Silane
Texturing
DOWSIL™ 23 N Additive
DOWSIL™ 33 Additive
DOWSIL™ 67 Additive
Wetting DOWSIL™ 500W Additive
DOWSIL™ 501W Additive
DOWSIL™ 502W Additive
DOWSIL™ 503W Additive
DOWSIL™ 84 Additive
Water DOWSIL™ 87 Additive
resistance DOWSIL™ 88 Additive
DOWSIL™ 901H Additive
DOWSIL™ 902H Additive
DOWSIL™ 906H Additive
Foam control additive selection tree for coatings applications

Solventless UV-cure/ DOWSIL™ 100F Additive1

FDA compliant EB-cure system DOWSIL™ 102F Additive
Start DOWSIL™ 163 Additive2
DOWSIL™ 8621 Additive
DOWSIL™ 163 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8628 Additive

Solventborne

Solvent Waterborne
DOWSIL™ 62 Additive
DOWSIL™ 71 Additive
systems systems
DOWSIL™ 74 Additive
DOWSIL™ 163 Additive
DOWSIL™ 7 Additive
DOWSIL™ 100F Additive
DOWSIL™ 102F Additive
DOWSIL™ 163 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8621 Additive
Waterborne
< 60% PVC3 paints > 60% PVC3 paints
DOWSIL™ 62 Additive and inks
DOWSIL™ 71 Additive
DOWSIL™ 74 Additive

Emulsions

XIAMETER™ AFE-0700
Self-dispersible Antifoam Emulsion
compounds Emulsions

DOWSIL™ 71 Additive DOWSIL™ 108F Additive

DOWSIL™ 74 Additive DOWSIL™ 62 Additive
DOWSIL™ 107F Additive DOWSIL™ 68 Additive
DOWSIL™ 163 Additive DOWSIL™ 106F Additive
DOWSIL™ 8590 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8603 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8610 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8628 Additive

Industrial antifoam selection

DOWSIL™ 71 DOWSIL™ 68 DOWSIL™ 8590 DOWSIL™ 8603
Additive Additive Additive Additive

Recommended
0.1-0.5% 0.1-0.4% 0.05-0.2% 0.05-0.2%
use level

Grind • •• ••• •••

Letdown ••• ••• •• •

Pigmented coatings Best performance

Clear coatings Best performance

• Good •• Better ••• Best

1
50% active in ethylene glycol isopropyl ether.
2
1% active in diisobutyl ketone.
3
Pigment volume concentration.

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Mar-resistant/slip additive selection tree for coatings applications

Multipurpose;
may also improve Best leveling
To improve wetting, combine with And wetting
wetting and leveling
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive

Best mar
Resistance and slip
Solventless uv-cure/
DOWSIL™ 18 Additive
Eb-cure system
DOWSIL™ 18 Additive
Low foam DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 54 Additive DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive
DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
Best mar
Resistance and slip
Anti-blocking
DOWSIL™ 18 Additive
DOWSIL™ 27 Additive DOWSIL™ 18 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive DOWSIL™ 52 Additive
DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive
Best wetting
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
Defoaming
DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive

Hand feel
DOWSIL™ 52 Additive
Solventborne

DOWSIL™ 11 Additive
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive Waterborne
DOWSIL™ 18 Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive DOWSIL™ 55 Additive
DOWSIL™ 54 Additive
DOWSIL™ 27 Additive DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 55 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive Start DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 51 Additive
DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive
DOWSIL™ 52 Additive DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive

Multipurpose; may also

Hand feel with Improve wetting and leveling
defoaming FDA compliant
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive DOWSIL™ 27 Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
Multipurpose; DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
May also improve
Wetting and leveling

DOWSIL™ 11 Additive Anti-blocking Best leveling and

DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
DOWSIL™ 55 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
Recoatable
DOWSIL™ 51 Additive
DOWSIL™ 11 Additive DOWSIL™ 52 Additive
DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
wetting
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive

Best mar
Best leveling and Resistance and slip To improve wetting, combine with
wetting
DOWSIL™ 67 Additive
DOWSIL™ 51 Additive DOWSIL™ 500W Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive DOWSIL™ 52 Additive DOWSIL™ 501W Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive DOWSIL™ 502W Additive
DOWSIL™ 503W Additive
Easy to incorporate

DOWSIL™ 52 Additive
DOWSIL™ 210S Additive
DOWSIL™ 211S Additive

pg 12
Leveling and wetting additive selection tree for coatings and ink applications

Recoatable
DOWSIL™ 11 Additive

Best slip and wetting

Best slip and wetting DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive

Multipurpose;
Multipurpose; Also gives mar
Also gives mar Resistance and slip
Resistance and slip

DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
DOWSIL™ 11 Additive DOWSIL™ 29 Additive
FDA compliant DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive DOWSIL™ 57 Additive DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 55 Additive DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive

Solventborne Waterborne

DOWSIL™ 3 Additive DOWSIL™ 14 Additive DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive

DOWSIL™ 11 Additive DOWSIL™ 29 Additive DOWSIL™ 500W Additive
DOWSIL™ 14 Additive
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive Start DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 67 Additive
DOWSIL™ 501W Additive
DOWSIL™ 502W Additive
DOWSIL™ 55 Additive DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive
DOWSIL™ 56 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive

Little or no impact on slip

Eliminates microfoam;
Good thermal stability;
Aids metallic pigment
Orientation
DOWSIL™ 56 Additive
Solventless uv-cure/eb-cure system
DOWSIL™ 29 Additive DOWSIL™ 500W Additive DOWSIL™ 67 Additive
DOWSIL™ 57 Additive DOWSIL™ 501W Additive DOWSIL™ 500W Additive
DOWSIL™ 67 Additive DOWSIL™ 502W Additive DOWSIL™ 501W Additive
DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive DOWSIL™ 502W Additive

Leveling with no slip

Superior wetting on
DOWSIL™ 3 Additive Little or no increase in slip Low-energy substrates

DOWSIL™ 67 Additive DOWSIL™ 67 Additive

Multipurpose; DOWSIL™ 500W Additive DOWSIL™ 500W Additive
Also gives mar DOWSIL™ 501W Additive DOWSIL™ 501W Additive
DOWSIL™ 502W Additive DOWSIL™ 502W Additive
Resistance and slip
DOWSIL™ 503W Additive

DOWSIL™ 29 Additive If foaming is a problem,

DOWSIL™ 57 Additive
Combine with
DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive
DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive
DOWSIL™ 62 Additive

Best slip and wetting

DOWSIL™ 57 Additive

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Table 2. Additive selection table
Use this chart to identify the additives that meet your performance requirements.

Systems Properties Markets

)
effects

nd trim
slip

ING

R)
E
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r tactile

HE
NC
nd

ETT
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l wall
ood a

(OT
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STA
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L
RN

ELI g and w

RO
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NE

&W

& O opvs
US l (oth
DIA n cur
VE borne

cking
NC

g and/o
AM ontro

PVS
SI

ectura
BO

NT
ATE borne

trial w
OR

E
NG
resist
TIO
NT

RR

TR
CO

(mattining

dustria

ksS and
RB

RAadiatio

A T E se
nti-blo
SSOoLlvent

FFOoam c
LLEeVvelin
Water

Archit
Textur
Relea

Indus
Mar

ND

NK
IIn

IIn
R

A
W

W
DOWSIL™ 11 Additive

DOWSIL™ 14 Additive

DOWSIL™ 18 Additive

DOWSIL™ 27 Additive

DOWSIL™ 29 Additive

DOWSIL™ 51 Additive

DOWSIL™ 52 Additive

DOWSIL™ 54 Additive

DOWSIL™ 55 Additive

DOWSIL™ 204SL Additive

DOWSIL™ 205SL Additive

DOWSIL™ 210S Additive

DOWSIL™ 211S Additive

DOWSIL™ 7 Additive1

DOWSIL™ 62 Additive

DOWSIL™ 68 Additive

DOWSIL™ 71 Additive

DOWSIL™ 74 Additive

DOWSIL™ 100F Additive

DOWSIL™ 102F Additive

DOWSIL™ 106F Additive

DOWSIL™ 108F Additive

DOWSIL™ 163 Additive

DOWSIL™ 107F Additive

DOWSIL™ 8590 Additive

DOWSIL™ 8603 Additive

DOWSIL™ 8610 Additive

DOWSIL™ 8621 Additive

DOWSIL™ 8628 Additive

DOWSIL™ 1-9770 Release Additive

Availability may be limited by region

1

pg 14
Table 2. Additive selection table (continued)

Systems Properties Markets

)
effects

im
slip

ING

and tr
CE
& W ting

r tactile
nd

ment
ETT

TAN
E

l wall
et

ce
ance a
E

ther)
UR

ood
RN

ELI g and w

RO
e

TER istan
NE

opvs
SIS
t treat
DIA n cur
VE borne

g
l
NC

g and/o
AM ontro

ectura
BO

lockin

trial (o
NT
ATE borne

trial w
OR

RE
NG
resist
TIO

res
NT

CO

(mattin g

nd
RB

RRAadiatio

igmen

in
SSOoLlvent

FOoam c
LLEeVvelin

Hiding
Anti-b

Inks a
Water
Water

Archit
Textur

Indus

Indus
Mar

A
P
W

W
F
DOWSIL™ 3 Additive

DOWSIL™ 700P Additive

DOWSIL™ 84 Additive

DOWSIL™ 85 Additive

DOWSIL™ 87 Additive

DOWSIL™ 88 Additive

DOWSIL™ 901H Additive

DOWSIL™ 902H Additive

DOWSIL™ 904H Additive

DOWSIL™ 906H Additive

DOWSIL™ 56 Additive

DOWSIL™ 57 Additive

DOWSIL™ 401LS Additive

DOWSIL™ 402LS Additive

DOWSIL™ 8526 Additive

DOWSIL™ 23 N Additive

DOWSIL™ 33 Additive

DOWSIL™ 67 Additive

DOWSIL™ 500W Additive

DOWSIL™ 501W Additive

DOWSIL™ 502W Additive

DOWSIL™ 503W Additive

pg 15
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