Additive

SURFYNOL® FS-85

SURFYNOL® FS-85 surfactant is a low-foam dynamic wetting agent specifically designed for lithographic fountain solutions.

This product is currently not actively marketed on COATINO®. The product's data, including data sheets, may be out-of-date.

Bottle representation of SURFYNOL® FS-85
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

SURFYNOL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • low interfacial tension
  • rapid wetting of aluminum plates
  • prevention of excess ink emulsification

Technical data

active matter content
98
appearance
clear colored liquid
chemical description
acetylenic diol formulated surfactant
solvent
water

Properties

Substrate wetting
3/5
Anti-crater effect
2/5
Flow promotion
2/5
Defoaming
2/5
Reduction of static surface tension
2/5
Reduction of dynamic surface tension
3/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 2.0 %.

Processing instructions

Can be introduced in post-addition.

Handling & storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Product is 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.