Key benefits
- excellent dynamic wetting
- reduction of MFFT for low-VOC formulations
- fast knock-down defoaming and outstanding foam control
SURFYNOL® AD-01
SURFYNOL® AD-01 is multi-functional gemini surfactant combining dynamic wetting and molecular defoaming. SURFYNOL® AD 01 also acts as a coalescing aid.
Product information
Effects
Type
Additive
Sub type
Substrate wetting
Sustainability
Production efficiency
VOC reduction
Contains no biocide
Markets
Technologies
High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne
Manufacturer
Availability
Technical data
active matter content
100 %
appearance
clear colored liquid
chemical description
organic gemini surfactant
solvent
-
Properties
Substrate wetting
4/5Anti-crater effect
2/5Flow promotion
3/5Defoaming
5/5Reduction of static surface tension
3/5Reduction of dynamic surface tension
4/5Recommended addition level
As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.0 %.
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. Mix thoroughly before use. Product is normally freeze-thaw stable but may separate as a result of standing or freezing. If the product has frozen or become thick due to storage in colder temperatures, warm 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.
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Additional Information
Film coalescence & coalescing surfactants (English)
Ecolabel compliant solutions for your exterior facade paint (English)
Improve the efficiency of your grinding process with grind aids, surfactants and dispersants (English)
Safety Datasheets
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