Borchi® Gol LA 10 - OMG Borchers

Borchi® Gol LA 10Polyether modified polysiloxane additive for improved flow and levelingin solvent based coating systemsDescriptionBorchi ® Gol LA 10 is a new pre-diluted polyether modified polysiloxane which promotes flow and levelingproperties in clear and pigmented solvent based coating systems.Borchi ® Gol LA 10 is 50 % active in xylene / isobutanol 4:1.Characteristic DataAppearanceClear, colorless to yellowsh liquidRefractive index 1.4610 - 1.4660 DIN 51423 (23 °C)Viscosity Max. 25 s DIN 53211 (DIN cup 4mm) (23 °C)PropertiesBorchi ® Gol LA 10 lowers the surface tension of a wide range of formulated systems thereby improvingflow and leveling and inhibiting the formation of surface defects like craters, pin holes and Bénard cells.Borchi ® Gol LA 10 provides mar and scratch resistance, increased block resistance and improved final filmappearance.ApplicationsBorchi ® Gol LA 10 has good compatibility with chemically cured binders such as hydroxyl bearing acrylicsand polyesters (e.g. Desmophen ® from Bayer Material Science), polyester melamines and epoxies. It alsocontrols leveling in air drying alkyd and acrylic finishes.DosageThe recommended dosage is 0.1 to 0.3 % of the total weight of the formulation depending upon the bindersystem and which property is being addressed. The exact dosage should be experimentally determined.Borchi ® Gol LA 10 is easy to use and can be added at any stage of the formulation however for best resultswe recommend adding it at the end of the formula.Higher amounts may be needed in pigmented systems. Do not exceed recommended dosages to preventintercoat adhesion issues.Page 1 of 2

Borchi® Gol LA 10StorageProtect from the effects of weathering and store at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C.Once opened, containers should be released immediately after each removal of the product.SafetyPlease refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety.Updated: 19.05.2014OMG Borchers GmbHBerghausener Str. 100 / 40764 Langenfeld / Telephone: +49 (0) 2173 - 39 26 666Fax: +49 (0) 2173 - 39 26 999 / Internet: www.borchers.com / E-Mail: info.borchers@eu.omgi.comOur product information is given in good faith but without warranty.This also applies where proprietary rights of third parties are involved.This information does not release the customer from the obligation totest our products as to their suitability for the intended processes anduses. The application, use and processing of our products and theproducts manufactured by the customer on the basis of our technicaladvice are beyond our control and, therefore, entirely the customer'sown responsibility. Our products are sold in accordance with thecurrent version of our General Conditions of Sale and Delivery.Page 2 of 2