Dow Corning 56 Alkylmethyl siloxane Dow Corning Abrasion Resistance Defoamer / Antifoaming agent >> Silicone Flow / Levelling agent >> Silicone Acrylic/Acrylate Resins Alkyd Resins Cellulosic Resins Epoxy Resins Polyester Polyurethane Vinyl Coatings >> Solventborne Coatings >> Solvent-Free/ High-Solids Coatings >> Waterborne General Industrial /Maintenance Wood & Furniture Coatings FEATURES Eliminates microfoam Improves leveling Improves mar resistance COMPOSITION 100 percent active alkylmethyl siloxane additive Pourable liquid Dow Corning® 56 Additive Siloxane additive that eliminates microfoam in solvent-based systems and acts as leveling agent USES Dow Corning® 56 Additive is intended for eliminating microfoam, improving leveling and improving mar resistance. Dow Corning 56 Additive has been successfully used in these industrial applications1: Eliminates microfoam in solvent-based wood coatings Improves leveling in solventless paints at 0.2 to 0.5 percent Improves leveling in water-based wood coatings at 0.5 to 5 percent Improves leveling in solvent-based wood coatings at 0.05 to 0.5 percent and as high as 5 percent• Improves mar resistance in solvent-based industrial coatings HOW TO USE Dow Corning 56 Additive is effective at low concentrations. The amount required depends on type of formulation, the solvent it contains, resin system and total system solids. Dow Corning 56 Additive is generally effective at concentrations ranging from 0.05 to 5.0 weight percent, based upon total formulation. This additive can be added during the grind, let down or be post-added. Characteristics may vary when used with different systems and formulations. Dow Corning 56 Additive is compatible with acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyesters, polyurethane and vinyl systems. Thorough preproduction testing is necessary to ensure expected performance. Siloxane additive that eliminates microfoam, improves mar resistance and acts as leveling agent. Eliminates microfoam in solvent-based wood coatings. Effective at low concentrations. Can be added during the grind, let down or be post-added. Improves leveling in solventless paints at 0.2 to 0.5 percent. Improves leveling in water-based wood coatings at 0.5 to 5 percent. Improves leveling in solvent-based wood coatings at 0.05 to 0.5 percent and as high as 5 percent. Improves mar resistance in solvent-based industrial coatings.