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

DOWSIL CE-1689 Smoothing Emulsion

DOWSIL CE-1689 Smoothing Emulsion is a silicone-based, waterborne emulsion from Dow’s DOWSIL™ CE series designed for surface leveling and defect correction in coatings, inks, and adhesives—delivering excellent substrate wetting, foam control, and compatibility without compromising clarity or recoatability.
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Features Of DOWSIL CE-1689 Smoothing Emulsion

  1. Provides exceptional surface smoothing and leveling in waterborne coatings and inks.

  2. Enhances film formation without compromising adhesion or flexibility.

  3. Offers low foam generation and excellent compatibility with common acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and vinyl acetate-based dispersions.

  4. Enables reduced orange peel and improved gloss uniformity in architectural and industrial finishes.

  5. Formulated with non-ionic surfactants for low VOC contribution and regulatory compliance (e.g., EU Ecolabel, US EPA Safer Choice criteria).

Typical Applications Of DOWSIL CE-1689 Smoothing Emulsion

  1. Interior and exterior architectural wall paints.

  2. Waterborne wood coatings for furniture and cabinetry.

  3. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal substrates.

  4. Flexographic and gravure printing inks for packaging films.

  5. High-solids decorative coatings requiring low-sag and high-film integrity.

Specifications Of DOWSIL CE-1689 Smoothing Emulsion

Chemical TypeOrganosilicone-modified acrylic emulsion
Product FormWhite to off-white liquid emulsion
AppearanceOpaque, homogeneous liquid; slight characteristic odor
Primary ApplicationsSurface smoothing additive for waterborne coatings and inks
Key FeaturesNon-ionic, low-foaming, VOC-compliant, shear-stable
BenefitsImproved leveling, reduced orange peel, enhanced gloss uniformity, broad formulation compatibility
pH (1% aqueous solution)7.0 – 8.5
Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT)≈ 15 °C


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