Product Information

SiliconeAdditives

FEATURES• Clear liquid• Provides pigment treatment• Improves leveling• Compatible with epoxy and

polyurethane systems

COMPOSITION• Silicone resin with silanol

functionality• Supplied at 10 percent active

concentration in toluene

Dow Corning ® 3 Additive

Silanol functional silicone resin used for pigment treatmentand to improve leveling

USESDow Corning® 3 Additive has been successful in these industrial applications1:

• To provide pigment treatment:Coating Solvent-based wood coating at 0.2-0.5%

• To improve leveling:Coating Solvent-based industrial coating at 0.1-0.2%

1All usage levels are weight percents based on the total formulation.

TYPICAL PROPERTIESThese values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

Test Unit ResultSolids percent 10

Solvent Toluene

Specific Gravity at 25°C (77°F) 0.9

Flash Point, closed cup °C (°F) 7 (45)

Viscosity at 25°C (77°F) cs 0.7-1.4

Specification Writers: Please obtain a copy of the Dow Corning Sales Specification for thisproduct and use it as a basis for your specifications. It may be obtained from any Dow CorningSales Office, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in Midland, MI. Call (517) 496-6000.

HOW TO USEDow Corning 3 Additive is effectiveat low concentrations. The amountrequired depends on type of formu-lation, the solvent it contains, resinsystem and total system solids.Dow Corning 3 Additive is generallyeffective at concentrations rangingfrom 0.05-0.5 weight percent, basedupon total formulation. This addi-tive can be added during the grindor let-down or it can be post-added.Characteristics may vary when usedwith different systems and formu-lations. Dow Corning 3 Additive iscompatible with epoxy and poly-urethane systems. Thoroughpreproduction testing is necessaryto ensure expected performance.

PACKAGINGDow Corning 3 Additive is availablein 4-oz (113-g) samples; 35-lb (15.8-kg)pails and 400-lb (181.4-kg) drums.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFEWhen stored at or below 30°C(86°F) and above 0°C (-32°F),Dow Corning 3 Additive has a shelflife of 36 months from date ofmanufacture. Refer to productpackaging for “Use By” date.

USE LIMITATIONSThis product is neither tested norrepresented as suitable for medicalor pharmaceutical uses. Not forhuman injection.

Printed in USA Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.Form No. 25-291B-01 AGP4839 ©1996, 1999 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved.

SHIPPING LIMITATIONSDOT Classification: Class 3flammable.

SAFE HANDLINGINFORMATIONCaution: Direct contact with eyesmay irritate; may be severe.

PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATIONREQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOTINCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT.BEFORE HANDLING, READPRODUCT AND MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CON-TAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE,PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARDINFORMATION. THE MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE

FROM YOUR DOW CORNINGREPRESENTATIVE, OR DISTRI-BUTOR, OR BY WRITING TODOW CORNING CUSTOMERSERVICE, OR BY CALLING (517)496-6000.

WARRANTY INFORMATION– PLEASE READ CAREFULLYThe information contained hereinis offered in good faith and isbelieved to be accurate. However,because conditions and methods ofuse of our products are beyond ourcontrol, this information shouldnot be used in substitution forcustomer’s tests to ensure thatDow Corning’s products are safe,effective, and fully satisfactory forthe intended end use.

Dow Corning’s sole warranty isthat the product will meet theDow Corning sales specifications ineffect at the time of shipment. Yourexclusive remedy for breach of suchwarranty is limited to refund of pur-chase price or replacement of anyproduct shown to be other than aswarranted. Dow Corning specificallydisclaims any other express orimplied warranty of fitness for aparticular purpose or merchantabil-ity. Unless Dow Corning providesyou with a specific, duly signedendorsement of fitness for use,Dow Corning disclaims liability forany incidental or consequentialdamages. Suggestions of use shallnot be taken as inducements toinfringe any patent.