ADDSiL™8608 is a trisiloxane-based silicone additive designed to enhancewetting, flow, leveling, and gloss in both waterborne and solventbornecoatings and inks. Its unique structure allows it to significantly reducesurface tension, promoting uniform application and improved surfaceappearance, even on challenging substrates.
Low surface tension
Excellent wetting properties for difficult-to-wet substrates
Enhances flow and leveling characteristics
Improves gloss and surface smoothness
Reduces surface defects in cured coatings
Effective at low usage levels
Compatible with a variety of coating systems
CAS No. | 67674-67-3 |
Pour Point (°C) | -8 |
Flash Point (°C) | 118 |
Color and Appearance | Colorless to straw liquid |
Surface Tension (0.1%, mN/m) | <21.0 |
Density (25°C, g/cm3) | 1.01-1.03 |
Viscosity (25°C, cSt) | 30-50 |
Note: These values are typical and are not intended for use as specifications.
ADDSiL™ 3608 is a versatile silicone additive used across a wide range of coating systems. It significantly reduces aqueous surface tension, enhancing substrate wetting in water-based coatings and inks.
In solvent-based formulations, ADDSiL™ 3608 acts as an effective flow and leveling agent, improving surface uniformity and gloss. Its alcohol-functional polyether side chain also enables potential chemical integration into the coating matrix, contributing to long-term film integrity.
ADDSiL™ 3608 is well-suited for use in waterborne and solventborne coatings and inks, radiation-curable (UV/EB) systems, high-gloss finishes, as well as industrial and architectural applications.
ADDSiL™ 3608 is supplied in 25Kg/Pail or 200Kg steel drum or according to customer’s request.
When stored at temperatures between 10°C and 35°C in the original unopened containers, ADDSiL™ 3608 has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of production.