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SILCO® GA 5143

SILCO® GA 5143 is an 80% active non-ionic emulsion of extremely high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane. This emulsion is completely VOC-free and specially developed to provide slip and mar resistance in water-borne systems. It reduces the coefficient of friction, provides antilocking, and imparts leveling and wetting.

Brand: SILCO (7 products)

Functions: Leveling Agent

Chemical Family: Siloxanes

End Uses: Solventless & High Solids Coating, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Labeling Claims: VOC-free

Features: Friction Resistance, Good Leveling, Good Wettability, Mar Resistance, Slip Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Water
Chemical Family
Siloxanes
CASE Ingredients Functions
Leveling Agent
Technologies
CASE Ingredients
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
VOC-free
CASE Ingredients Features
Friction Resistance,
Good Leveling,
Good Wettability,
Mar Resistance,
Slip Resistance
Product Features
  • High molecular weight
  • Extremely high solids content
  • Mar resistance
  • Leveling
  • Performs at low concentrations
  • Excellent wetting/spreading
  • Easily dispersed in water with minimal agitation
  • Improved deposition on surfaces

Applications & Uses

Markets
Consumer Goods,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies
Coating Type
Solventless & High Solids Coating,
Varnishes,
Waterborne Coating
Ink & Toner Type
Waterborne Ink
Fields of Application
  • Water based paints, inks, and coatings
  • Leather conditioning
  • Auto Care
  • Rubber treatment
  • Printing applications
Recommendation for Use

To optimize the dispersion of SILC0 GA 5143 into the final formulation, it is recommended to add it slowly at the end of the procedure at a temperature below 40°C with continuous mixing or stirring. Recommended use levels for conditioners is 1% to 5%.

Limitation

This product is not intended for pharmaceutical use.

Properties

Physical Form
Paste
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives80.0%-

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums
Packaging Information

This product is available as 40 lb. pails and 430 Ib. drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Information

This product is stable for 12 months from the original production date when stored in the original unopened container and below 40°C.