Additive

SURFYNOL® SE-F

SURFYNOL® SE-F is a self-emulsified surfactant that combines excellent wetting properties with good foam control and ease of incorporation in waterborne coatings and inks.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

SURFYNOL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable for food contact compliant formulations
  • ease of incorporation, can be post-added with limited agitation directly at the press
  • combined dynamic wetting with good foam control

Technical data

active matter content
80
appearance
clear colored liquid
chemical description
self-emulsifiable acetylenic diol formulated surfactant
solvent
water

Properties

Substrate wetting
3/5
Anti-crater effect
2/5
Flow promotion
2/5
Defoaming
4/5
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 - 2.0 %.

Processing instructions

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 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.