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Dow DOWSIL 1142 Additive is a high-performance silicone additive in the DOWSIL series, designed for surface performance optimization of coating and ink formulations. With excellent surface regulation and system compatibility, it effectively improves coating leveling, enhances surface slip, and suppresses surface defects, a core additive for upgrading the appearance and quality of coating and ink products.cturing.
Efficient Leveling Enhancement - Optimizes coating leveling effect, eliminates orange peel, brush marks and other surface defects
Improved Slip & Hand Feel - Imparts delicate and smooth touch to coatings, enhances surface wear and scratch resistance
Wide System Compatibility - Adapts to water-based, solvent-based, UV-curable and other mainstream coating and ink systems
High Efficiency at Low Dosage - Significantly improves comprehensive surface properties of coatings with trace addition
Stable Film Forming & Quality Enhancement - Ensures uniform coating film formation, improves gloss and appearance texture
Industrial Protective Coatings - Metal and plastic substrate coating, enhancing coating appearance and surface properties
Architectural Decorative Coatings - Wall and wood coatings, improving paint film flatness and decorative effect
Printing Ink Systems - Lithographic and gravure printing inks, optimizing ink layer leveling and transfer effect
UV-Curable Coatings - Light-curable coatings and inks, enhancing surface slip and wear resistance after curing
Wood Furniture Coatings - Solid wood and panel coating, optimizing surface hand feel and wear resistance
| Brand | DOW |
| Chemical Composition | Silicone Surfactant |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid (Typical) |
| Ionic Character | Non-Ionic (Typical) |
| Core Characteristics | Cell regulation, foam stabilization, resilience enhancement |
Q1: What is the primary functional role of DOWSIL 1142 Silicone Oil in formulations?
A: DOWSIL 1142 Silicone Oil is primarily used as a surface modifier and processing aid to improve substrate wetting, reduce surface tension, and enhance leveling and slip properties—especially in coatings, inks, and adhesives.
Q2: Is DOWSIL 1142 compatible with water-based systems?
A: Yes, DOWSIL 1142 exhibits good compatibility with many water-based formulations, including acrylic and polyurethane dispersions, though optimal performance typically requires careful incorporation—such as pre-dilution or addition during the later stages of mixing—to avoid destabilization.
Q3: How does DOWSIL 1142 differ from higher-viscosity silicone oils in terms of application performance?
A: As a low-viscosity, non-reactive silicone fluid, DOWSIL 1142 offers rapid migration to the surface and efficient interfacial activity, making it especially effective for dynamic applications like foam control and temporary surface enhancement—unlike higher-viscosity silicones that tend to remain more bulk-distributed and provide longer-lasting but less mobile effects.
Q4: Can DOWSIL 1142 be used in food-contact or pharmaceutical-adjacent applications?
A: DOWSIL 1142 is not specifically designed or certified for direct food-contact or pharmaceutical use. Customers requiring regulatory compliance for such applications should consult Dow’s technical support and review applicable regional regulatory guidance before use.
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