Features Of Elementis Deqian SLIP-AYD FS 444 Leveling Agent
High-efficiency scratch and wear resistance - Small addition amount improves dry film scratch resistance, enhances coin scratch resistance, and extends film service life
Outstanding matting optimization - Improves wetting and arrangement of matting powder, enhances transparency of matte film, and optimizes surface hand feel
Wide system adaptability - Compatible with water-based and high-polarity solvent-based coatings, suitable for various systems, no adverse reactions
Convenient addition process - Liquid form, easy to add and disperse, no complex operation, high construction efficiency
Reliable safety performance - High flash point, safe to use, convenient storage and transportation, stable performance and not easy to deteriorate
Typical Applications Of Elementis Deqian SLIP-AYD FS 444 Leveling Agent
Automotive topcoats - Suitable for automotive topcoat painting, improve surface smoothness and scratch resistance, ensure paint surface texture
Wood bright paints - Used in wood bright paints, optimize leveling, enhance paint surface gloss and hand feel
Ink systems - Suitable for various inks, improve printing surface smoothness, and enhance print quality
Leather coating - Used in leather coating, optimize wetting and leveling, and improve leather surface texture and wear resistance
High-end industrial paints - Suitable for various air-drying and baking industrial paints, improve coating uniformity and durability
Specifications Of Elementis Deqian SLIP-AYD FS 444 Leveling Agent
| Chemical Type | Modified polysiloxane |
| Product Form | Transparent liquid |
| Active Ingredient Content | 50% |
| Ionicity | Non-ionic |
| Solvent | Dipropylene glycol ether |
| Density (25℃) | Approx. 980 kg/m³ |
| Viscosity (25℃) | ≤200 mPa·s |
| pH Value (1% Solution) | Approx. 8.5 |
| Flash Point | >80°C |
Elementis Deqian SLIP-AYD FS 444 Leveling Agent – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What types of coating systems is SLIP-AYD FS 444 most commonly used in?
A: SLIP-AYD FS 444 is widely employed in solventborne and high-solids industrial coatings, including automotive refinish, coil coatings, and general metal finishing systems. It is also compatible with many UV-curable and waterborne formulations where enhanced flow and leveling are required.
Q2: How does SLIP-AYD FS 444 differ from conventional silicone-based leveling agents?
A: Unlike traditional silicone additives, SLIP-AYD FS 444 is a non-silicone, fluorosurfactant-modified polymer designed to deliver excellent leveling and surface defect suppression without compromising intercoat adhesion or causing recoatability issues often associated with silicones.
Q3: What is the recommended dosage range for optimal performance?
A: SLIP-AYD FS 444 is typically used at low concentrations—generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight relative to total formulation solids—depending on resin chemistry, viscosity, and desired surface quality. Initial trials at 0.3–0.8% are often effective for benchmarking.
Q4: Is SLIP-AYD FS 444 compatible with common defoamers and other rheology modifiers?
A: Yes, SLIP-AYD FS 444 demonstrates good compatibility with most non-ionic and silicone-free defoamers, as well as associative and non-associative thickeners. However, compatibility should always be verified in the final formulation due to potential interactions with highly reactive or ionic additives.
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