Baysilone® OL 44 - OMG Borchers

Baysilone® OL 44Polyether modified polysiloxane for improved flow and slipproperties in solvent based and waterborne coatings systems.100% ActiveDescriptionBaysilone ® OL 44 is a polyether modified polysiloxane that improves the flow and leveling of solvent basedand waterborne coatings systems. It improves the slip properties of these coatings with no recoatabilityissues. It is 100% Active.Characteristic DataAppearanceclear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquidIodine color number max. 2 DIN 6162Refractive index 1.448 - 1.452 (23 °C) DIN 51423Viscosity 800 - 1000 mPa•s (23 °C) DIN 53015Solubilitysoluble: aromatic hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Esters, Ketones, glycolethers, glycol ether acetates, Waterinsoluble: aliphatic hydrocarbonsPropertiesBaysilone ® OL 44 is an effective leveling agent which eliminates craters and uneven film applications whileincreasing slip properties.Baysilone ® OL 44 may intensify defects caused by over-baking therefore we recommend it should be usedprimarily in top coats.ApplicationsBaysilone ® OL 44 is very versatile with good efficiency in baking enamels based on alkyd resins, alkyd /amino resin combinations and in acrylic resins and acrylic / amino resin combinations.DosageThe recommended dosage is 0.05 to 0.50 % of the total weight of the formulation depending upon the bindersystem. The exact dosage should be experimentally determined. No recoatability issues are expected whenused at the recommended low addition rate levels.Page 1 of 2

Baysilone® OL 44StorageProtect from the effects of weathering and store at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C. Once opened,containers should be resealed immediately after each removal of the product to avoid exposure to water andatmospheric moisture as much as possible.SafetyPlease refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety.Updated: 07.01.2014OMG 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