Silicon-based Monomers for Coatings and Inks

3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane by Nanjing Chemical Material is a silicone-based monomer. It is suitable for coating applications.

DMS V33 by Gelest (Mitsubishi Chemical) is a vinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane. Can be employed in addition cure systems like platinum catalyzed hydrosilylation reaction and peroxide activated cure systems which involve peroxide induced free radical coupling between vinyl and methyl groups. Curing provides strength, hardness, consistency and optical properties. Applications include ceramic-, dielectric- and optical-coatings. DMS V33 complies with TSCA.

Dynasylan® SILBOND® 40-HF by Evonik is a low viscosity ethyl polysilicate with 40% silica content. It is a partially hydrolyzed mixture of monomers, dimers, trimers, and higher polymers. Average -Si-O-Si- chain length is approximately five. Used in the manufacture of less concentrated, more highly hydrolyzed binders which are recommended for inorganic zinc-rich primers and coatings applications. Dynasylan® SILBOND® 40-HF has a shelf life of 12 months.

SILRES® IC 678 by Wacker is a reactive methoxy-functional methyl-phenyl polysiloxane with a narrow molecular weight distribution. Acts as a silicone intermediate designed for solvent-free systems. Suitable for introducing a compatible silicone component into other binder systems to increase weathering or heat resistance. SILRES® IC 678 complies with TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.

Silmer® OH Di-10 by Siltech is linear di-functional silicone prepolymer with reactive hydroxyl terminal end groups. Offers better slip, anti-blocking, mar resistance, surface smoothness, flexibility and hydrophobicity. Is compatible with polymers that contain reactive groups and systems such as epoxide, carboxylic acid, esters and isocyanates. Used to modify various polymers in order to improve their surface and physical properties. Can be co-reacted into various polymers for coatings. The hydroxyl functionality in Silmer® OH Di-10 provides permanent binding into the matrix of the polymers. Its shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture. Typical usage levels are between 1.0-3.0%. It is listed with TSCA, DSL, AICS, IECSC, ENCS, KECI and TCSI inventories.

Silmer® EPC F418-F by Siltech is cycloaliphatic-based reactive silicone epoxy prepolymer. It is used to modify standard epoxy resin to improve its chemical and mechanical properties. It offers improved heat stability, weatherability, flexibility & toughness and lowers the discoloration. Silmer® EPC F418-F is recommended for use in coating applications. It can be stored for 24 months from the date of manufacture. It is listed with TSCA, DSL, AICS, IECSC, METI, KECI and CSNN international inventories.

Silmer® OHT Di-50 by Siltech is 100% active hydroxylalkyl modified silicone. It provides slip, mar & stain resistance and release properties. It has primary OH groups for reaction with isocyanate, epoxy, silane and other condensation cured polymers and films which offer durable properties to a cured system. It is designed to have limited miscibility with organic formulations allowing them to bloom to the surface. It does not contain fluoroalkyl. Typical use levels for anti-graffiti properties are 0.2-3 %. Silmer® OHT Di-50 can be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture. This grade is listed in TSCA, IECSC and TCSI international inventories.

Silmer® NH Di-8 by Siltech is linear silicone with reactive amine terminal groups. It can bind into various polymers to improve their surface and physical properties. It can be co-reacted into various polymers for coatings. It binds into the polymer matrix to provide permanent flexibility, slip, mar resistance and oxidative stability. Silmer® NH Di-8 is reactive with polymers that contain epoxide, carboxylic acid, ester and isocyanate groups. Its shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture. It is listed with TSCA, NDSL, AICS, IECSC, ENCS, KECI, TCSI, NZIoC and PICCS international inventories.

Silmer® OH C50 by Siltech is a reactive silicone prepolymer with tri-functional hydroxyl groups. Offers better slip, anti-blocking, mar resistance, surface smoothness, flexibility and hydrophobicity. Used to modify various polymers in order to improve their surface and physical properties. Can be co-reacted into various polymers for coatings. The hydroxyl functionality of this grade provides permanent bond into the matrix of condensation cured polymers. Silmer® OH C50 is reactive with polymers and systems containing reactive groups such as isocyanates, epoxide, carboxylic acid and esters. The recommended usage level is 1.0-3.0%. Its shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture. It is listed in TSCA, NDSL, AICS, IECSC, ENCS and TCSI inventories.

GENIOSIL® XL 10 by Wacker is a vinyltrimethoxysilane. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. GENIOSIL® XL 10 is used in the production of silane-modified binders for surface coatings.