German technical background VOK®-SL 301 leveling agent replaces BYK-301 Used to reduce surface tension in aqueous systems

German technical background  VOK®-SL 301 leveling agent

VOK®-SL 301 silicone surface additive for medium surface tension reduction in solventborne and aqueous systems. 

Product information 

Chemical composition 

Polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane solution. 

Typical physicochemical data 

The data presented on this data page is typical and not a product specification. 

Density (20 °C): 0.97 g/ml 

Non-volatile (10 minutes, 150 °C): 52% 

Solvent: ethylene glycol butyl ether 

Flash point: 63 °C 

Special reminder 

Unlike ordinary silicone fluids, the additive is "user safe". However, before use, a series of tests should be carried out to confirm whether the additive is foam stabilizing, in addition to evaluating its recoating and crater tendencies.