Dow Corning 31 Methacryloxy functional silicone Dow Corning Antiblocking agent >> Silicones/Silica/Siloxanes Flow / Levelling agent >> Silicone Scratch/ Srcub/ Mar resistance agent >> Silicone-based Slip control >> Silicone Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Gloss control Acrylic/Acrylate Resins Epoxy Resins Polyester Inks >> UV / Radiation-curable Coatings >> UV / Radiation Curing Printing Inks & Varnishes >> Varnishes / Over print varnish Propylene carbonate Dilutable in acetone and some aromatic solvents Provides slip, mar resistance and anti-blocking; especially useful in UV-cured systems; also improves leveling; provides gloss in radiation-cured systems; crosslinks under UV radiation Dow Corning ® 31 Additive is a methacryloxy functional silicone polyether copolymer designed for radiation curable inks and varnishes. This additive offers excellent slip performance in polyester and epoxy-based acrylate varnishes combining low and consistent coefficient of friction over time. Dow Corning 31 Additive is designed for use in radiation-curable coatings, and in particular, UV-curable overprint varnishes. Its reactivity imparts a much reduced potential for migration out of the cured varnish film. Slip additive for UV Curable inks and varnishes Designed for radiation-curable inks and varnishes Offers excellent slip performance in polyester and epoxy-based acrylate varnishes Low coefficient of friction Readily dispersible in varnish and ink formulations Low silicone volatility Consistent performance over time Compatibility with polyester and epoxy-based acrylate radiation-curable formulations Capability of reaction under UV light Clear liquid Methacryloxy functional silicone Methacryloxy functional silicone polyether copolymer. Used to provide slip, mar resistance and anti-blocking in UV-cured inks and varnishes such as overprint varnishes. Improves leveling. Provides gloss in radiation-cured systems. Crosslinks under UV radiation. Offers low coefficient of friction, low silicone volatility, consistence performance over time and compatibility with polyester and epoxy-based acrylate radiation-curable formulations.