Additive

SURFYNOL® 420

Name: SURFYNOL® 420 - Sample
Brand: Evonik
Availability: InStock

SURFYNOL® 420 is a multi-functional surfactant that provides dynamic wetting and molecular defoaming properties. It is suitable for waterborne coatings and inks.

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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

Production efficiency

VOC reduction

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Radiation curing systems

Solventborne

Waterborne

Manufacturer

Availability

Country

Key benefits

suitable for food contact compliant formulations
excellent defoaming and deaeration
good wetting of low-energy and/or contaminated substrates

Technical data

Property	Value
active matter content	100
appearance	clear colored liquid
chemical description	ethoxylated acetylenic surfactant
solvent	-

active matter content

100

appearance

clear colored liquid

chemical description

ethoxylated acetylenic surfactant

solvent

Properties

Substrate wetting

3/5

Anti-crater effect

2/5

Flow promotion

2/5

Defoaming

5/5

Reduction of static surface tension

3/5

Reduction of dynamic surface tension

4/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.5 %.

Processing instructions

Can be introduced in the grind and let-down stage.

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Product is normally freeze-thaw stable; if it phase separates or freezes at colder temperatures, warm container to 40 °C and mix thoroughly before use.

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture.