SILCO

CHT Group Brand

Products:7

SILCO® is leveling, wetting and dispersing additives that are essential in printing inks and OPVs to provide pigment wetting, dispersing and stabilization.

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SILCO® GA 1011

Functions:Wetting Agent, Dispersant
End Uses:Varnishes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Styrene Acrylics
Labeling Claims:VOC-free, APEO-Free, Mineral oil-free

SILCO® GA 1011 is a hydroxy-functional block copolymer in water. Due to its chemical structure, SILCO® GA 1011 is particularly recommended as a wetting and dispersing additive for organic pigments and carbon black. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks Water-based systems

SILCO® GA 1018

Functions:Wetting Agent, Dispersant
End Uses:Varnishes
Labeling Claims:APEO-Free, Mineral oil-free

SILCO® GA 1018 is a wetting and dispersing additive for resin-free and resin-containing formulations, used in combination with a second anionic compound. Due to its chemical structure, it is particularly recommended for all organic pigments. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks Water-based systems

SILCO® GA 1069

Functions:Wetting Agent, Dispersant
End Uses:Varnishes
Labeling Claims:APEO-Free, Mineral oil-free

SILCO® GA 1069 is a block copolymer in water that can be used as a wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems, and as a standalone dispersing matrix for all types of pigments. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks Water-based systems

SILCO® GA 2550

Functions:Wetting Agent, Surfactant
End Uses:Varnishes
Labeling Claims:VOC-free, Silicone-free, APEO-Free, Mineral oil-free

SILCO® GA 2550 is a polymeric silicone-free substrate wetting additive. Due to its chemical structure, it is particularly recommended for water-based formulations. This product is particularly characterized as a highly effective wetting additive for printing inks and overprint varnishes and is compliant with all relevant FDA regulations and Nestlé guidance.

SILCO® GA 2550 is:

APEO-free
Biocide-free
Suitable for food contact applications (eg Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, Chinese GB)
Suitable for aqueous systems
Non-ionic
Low foaming
Silicone-free
Free from volatile organic compounds (VOC)

SILCO® GA 5053

Functions:Leveling Agent
End Uses:Varnishes
Labeling Claims:Low Cyclic Silicones, VOC-free
Features:Abrasion Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Leveling, Water Resistance, Improved Substrate Wetting, Blocking Resistance, Metal Mark Resistance, Improved Slip, Excellent Flow

SILCO® GA 5053 is an aqueous emulsion of polysiloxane. This high-performance slip additive is used as a leveling and surface additive in water-based formulations. It is particularly recommended as a slip additive for use in printing inks and clear formulations such as overprint varnishes.

SILCO® GA 5143

Functions:Leveling Agent
Chemical Family:Siloxanes
End Uses:Solventless & High Solids Coating, Waterborne Ink, Waterborne Coating, Varnishes
Labeling Claims:VOC-free
Features:Mar Resistance, Slip Resistance, Good Leveling, Friction Resistance, Good Wettability

SILCO® GA 5143 is an 80% active non-ionic emulsion of extremely high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane. This emulsion is completely VOC-free and specially developed to provide slip and mar resistance in water-borne systems. It reduces the coefficient of friction, provides antilocking, and imparts leveling and wetting.

SILCO® GA 5157

Functions:Leveling Agent
Chemical Family:Silicones
End Uses:Varnishes
Labeling Claims:Low Cyclic Silicones, VOC-free
Features:Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Leveling, Low Foaming, High Gloss, Improved Slip

SILCO® GA 5157 is a highly effective leveling and surface additive that improves slip, leveling, and scratch resistance. This organomodified polysiloxane is particularly recommended for water and solvent-based formulations. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks and overprint varnishes Water-based systems UV systems

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Carrier: Water
Chemical Family: Silicones,
Siloxanes
Technologies: CASE Ingredients
Product Families: Additives
Dispersing & Wetting Additives,
Functional Additives
CASE Ingredients Functions: Dispersant,
Leveling Agent,
Surfactant,
Wetting Agent

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: APEO-Free,
Low Cyclic Silicones,
Mineral oil-free,
Silicone-free,
VOC-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Printing & Inks
Other Printing Applications
Stationery, Art & Office Supplies
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Styrene Acrylics
Coating Type: Solventless & High Solids Coating,
Varnishes,
Waterborne Coating
Ink & Toner Type: Waterborne Ink

Knowde Brand Highlights

Features: Does what it should - No negative impact on formulation

High regulatory compliance e.g. food contact (FDA, Swiss Ordinance)

Siloxanes have a D4, D5, D6 (SVOC) content below 0.1%

Dispersing additives can be used in combination with resins and without
Applications: Based on our sustainability strategy we focus our offer on additives for waterborne applications in the area of Graphic Arts

Overprint varnishes (OPV)

Printing inks