DOWSIL™ 56 Additive

DOWSIL™ 56 Additive by Dow is alkylmethyl siloxane. It acts as a flow/ leveling-, dispersing- and defoaming agent. Offers outstanding antifoam efficiency at elevated temperatures, increases gloss and improves mar resistance. It aids in dispersion of damp pigments and pigment orientation in metallic-effect finishes. It is recoatable when used as directed and is effective at low concentrations. DOWSIL™ 56 Additive is used in solvent-based wood coatings and industrial coatings. Also used in water-based wood coatings.