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SILCO® GA 2550

SILCO® GA 2550 is a polymeric silicone-free substrate wetting additive. Due to its chemical structure, it is particularly recommended for water-based formulations. This product is particularly characterized as a highly effective wetting additive for printing inks and overprint varnishes and is compliant with all relevant FDA regulations and Nestlé guidance.

SILCO® GA 2550 is:

  • APEO-free
  • Biocide-free
  • Suitable for food contact applications (eg Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, Chinese GB)
  • Suitable for aqueous systems
  • Non-ionic
  • Low foaming
  • Silicone-free
  • Free from volatile organic compounds (VOC)

Brand: SILCO (7 products)

Functions: Surfactant, Wetting Agent

End Uses: Varnishes

Labeling Claims: APEO-Free, Mineral oil-free, Silicone-free, VOC-free

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Surfactant,
Wetting Agent
Technologies
CASE Ingredients
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Dispersing & Wetting Additives
Chemical Structure

Hydroxyfunctional blockcopolymer in water

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
APEO-Free,
Mineral oil-free,
Silicone-free,
VOC-free
CASE Ingredients Features
Excellent Flow,
Good Compatibility,
Good Leveling,
Good Pigment Wetting,
High Gloss,
Improved Substrate Wetting
Product Features
  • Highly effective
  • High compatibility with various binder-systems
  • Good substrate wetting
  • Strong reduction of surface tension
  • Improves the leveling significantly
  • Suitable for high-gloss formulations
  • Accelerates pigment wetting
  • VOC-free acc. to EU 2004/42/EG
  • Free from mineral oils and APEO
  • Silicone free
  • Compliant with relevant FDA regulations

Applications & Uses

Markets
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Other Printing Applications
Coating Type
Varnishes
Use Level
0.5 - 2%
Fields of Application

Due to its chemical structure SILCO GA 2550 is particularly recommended for water based formulations.
SILCO GA 2550 is particularly characterized as highly effective wetting additive for printing inks and overprint varnishes.

Preferred fields of application:

  • Printing inks and overprint varnishes
  • Water based systems
Recommendation for Use
  • We generally recommend a dosage of 0.5 - 2.0 % calculated on the total formulation.
  • The optimal dosage has to be determined through preliminary tests.
  • The additive can be added at any point of the production process at low to medium shear forces.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter100.0%-
Properties
  • Non ionic in nature
  • The product can be sensitive to frost.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant,
REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NDSL (Canada),
NECSI Listed (Taiwan),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information

The product is stable for at least 24 months at well-ventilated areas. Avoid temperatures below 4°C and above 40°C. Prevent from freezing. Stir before use.