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SILRES® BS 338 is a nonionic, solvent-free, water-dilutable emulsion consisting of reactive polysiloxanes. It is specifically designed to be used undiluted as an additive for aqueous indoor paints or coatings, aiming to enhance their workability during application. When incorporated into indoor paints, SILRES® BS 338 has a positive impact on the wetting and leveling properties of the paint. This results in a very even and smooth coating on various surfaces. The improved wetting and leveling properties provided by SILRES® BS 338 enable the paint to spread more evenly and smoothly, resulting in a high-quality finish.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Siloxanes

End Uses: Waterborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free

Solid Content: 50.0 - 50.0 %

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Use Level
1 - 3 wt%
Applications

Interior Paints

Application Details
  • SILRES® BS 338 is used in undiluted form as an additive for aqueous indoor paints or coatings in order to improve the workability. In indoor paints SILRES® BS 338 positively influences the wetting and leveling properties which leads to a very even and smooth coating. Especially on surfaces with sidelight applications without visible overlap are possible. Because hydrophobation of the first coat the open time of the second coat is extended. Therefore the application is mendable well. Furthermore the antiblocking properties of the paint are improved. Especially also in interior silicate paints the use of SILRES® BS 338 leads to the mentioned advantages.
  • SILRES® BS 338 can be added in undiluted form to aqueous indoor paints or coatings during or after their production. The addition of 1-3 wt.-% is recommended. The product should be stirred well before use.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 23°C)5 - 6Indicator strips
Solid Contentapprox. 50 wt %

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania