Description
Fluorosurfactant SM-4430 is a nonionic polymeric fluorochemical surfactant which can significantly reduce lower the surface tensions of aqueous and solvent-based solutions. SM-4430 provides excellent wetting, spreading and leveling and other beneficial properties in a variety of coating, paints, adhesives and sealant formulations.
Suggested Applications
SM-4430 is soluble in most of the polar organic solvents and dispersible in water, it is stable in acidic, basic, brine, and hard water environments. SM-4430 can be formulated in a variety of systems as a flow and leveling agent in various applications including but not limited to industrial, automotive and electronic coatings, inks, paints and adhesives. SM-4430 is useful in both water and solvent-based coating formulations and provides benefits to high solid and UV cure coatings. Recommended use level is between 0.05% and 0.3% active solid depending on the solvent system.
Typical properties
Properties | Typical Values |
Appearance | Clear, yellow to amber liquid |
Specific gravity | 1.14 / cc |
Flash point | >95 oC |
Viscosity | 2000 – 6000 (cP @ 25 oC) |
Solubility in water | Dispersible in all proportion |
Composition | 90% fluorochemical active 7% hydrocarbon active 3% co-solvent (DPM, Toluene) |