Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

DOW VORASURF SF 2936 Additive

DOW VORASURF™ SF 2936 is a high-performance silicone-based surfactant from Dow’s VORASURF™ additive series, designed to enhance substrate wetting, leveling, and foam control in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives without compromising compatibility or film appearance.
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Features Of DOW VORASURF SF 2936 Additive

  1. High-efficiency silicone-based surfactant for superior substrate wetting and leveling in waterborne coatings.

  2. Low foam profile enabling stable performance in high-shear mixing and spray application processes.

  3. Excellent compatibility with acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and polyurethane dispersions without compromising film integrity.

  4. Enables reduced surface tension without inducing cratering or de-wetting defects in sensitive formulations.

  5. Non-VOC, APEO-free formulation supporting compliance with global environmental and regulatory standards.

Typical Applications Of DOW VORASURF SF 2936 Additive

  1. Architectural interior and exterior waterborne wall paints.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  3. Wood coatings including clear varnishes and pigmented stains.

  4. Automotive refinish basecoats and clearcoats (low-VOC systems).

  5. Printing inks and functional aqueous coatings for packaging applications.

Specifications Of DOW VORASURF SF 2936 Additive

Chemical TypeSilicone-polyether copolymer
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear to slightly hazy, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent, leveling aid, and foam control additive in waterborne systems
Key FeaturesLow surface tension, hydrolytically stable, non-ionic
BenefitsImproved flow/leveling, enhanced substrate coverage, reduced pinholing
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.0 – 8.0
Recommended Use Level0.1 – 0.5 wt% on total formulation


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