IR-1500/1530 Organic Silicon Surface Additive (equivalent to TEGO-5000)
Composition:
| IR-1500/1530 | Hydroxyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane (equivalent to TEGO-5000) |
Typical Properties:
| Density at 20°C, g/ml | Non-volatile matter, % | Water content, % | Hydroxyl value calculated on non-volatile content, mg KOH/g | |
| IR-1500 | 0.98-1.03 | >96 | 0.05 | 40-48 |
| IR-1530 | 0.98-1.02 | >96 | 0.05 | 20-28 |
Proposed Dosages:
| Dosage based upon total formulation, % | |
| IR-1500/1530 | 2-pack coatings based on acrylic/isocyanate and polyester/isocyanate; 1-3 %, based on total formulation. |
Addition Methods&Process Technology Instructions:
– Test the compatibility with a binder.
– Add under intense agitation (agitator) in varnish formulations.
– Recommend adding during the grind stage in pigmented formulations.
Dilution:
– Dilutable in esters, ketones, and glycol ethers.
– When diluting with aromatic solvents (toluene, xylene, Solvesso 100), add isobutanol or ketones with the aromatics at a ratio of 9:1.
Packing and Storage:
Packed in iron drums of 25 kg or 200 kg net each. The validity period is 12 months in sealed containers.
