DOWSIL™ 501W Additive
DOWSIL™ 501W Additive is a state-of-the-art silicone wetting agent designed for use in waterborne and radiation curable coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes. This product is engineered to enhance wetting performance on a variety of substrates, including challenging surfaces like wood, plastic, and metal. Its formulation benefits include consistent wetting across diverse formulations, minimal impact on slip properties, and recoatability. With its 100% active, low VOC, solvent-free, and BTX-free composition, DOWSIL™ 501W Additive is effective at low addition levels, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly choice for optimizing coating and ink formulations.
| Product No. | 16010237 |
| Supplier | Dow Inc. |
| CAS | 27252-80-8,27306-78-1 |
| Synonyms | Silicone Polyether Copolymer, Wetting agent |
| Applications | Inks & Coatings |
| Characteristics | 100% active; Low viscosity liquid; Enables raw material portfolio minimization |
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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
Boiling Point
> 65 °C (> 149 °F)
Color
amber
Flash Point
> 100 °C (> 212 °F) Method: Closed Cup
Kinematic Viscosity
20.2 mm2/s @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Odor
slight
Partition Coefficient
Pow: log Pow:
Relative Density
1.01 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)
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