DOWSIL™ 108F Additive
DOWSIL™ 108F Additive is a silicone emulsion foam control additive (antifoam/defoamer) designed for waterborne paints, coatings, and inks. It provides an optimized balance between foam suppression and compatibility, helping reduce foam while minimizing surface defects such as craters and fish eyes. It is particularly recommended for premium low-PVC coatings where appearance and density control are critical.
| Product No. | 16157790 |
| Supplier | Dow Inc. |
| CAS | 68131-40-8 |
| Synonyms | Silicone antifoam emulsion, Foam control additive, Paint and ink antifoam agent |
| Applications | Coatings |
| Characteristics | Chemical Type: Siloxane-based antifoam emulsion. Appearance: White liquid. Nonvolatile Content (NVC): 22.5%. pH: 6.0. Viscosity: ~1,600 mPa·s (typical). Diluent: Water. Shelf Life: 12 months when stored at 5°C to 35°C in original containers. |
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Product Details
Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses. Not intended for human injection. Not intended for food use. For further information please refer to Dow's product safety page https://www.dow.com/en-us/support/product-safety.html
Appearance
liquid
Density
8.3300 lb/gal
Flash Point
100 °C (212 °F)
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