Product Overview:
QM-4748 is a trisilane-structured substrate wetting agent. It offers the strongest reduction in surface tension among wetting agents of its class, thus providing excellent wetting ability and superior pore penetration when used in water-based wood coatings. QM-4748 is also suitable for solvent-based coating systems, improving leveling and aiding in pigment wetting and polishing. QM-4748 is readily hydrolyzed; it is recommended for use within a pH range of 6–8.
Physicochemical Parameters:
Composition: Trisiloxane structure
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent solution
Active component: 100%
Product Characteristics:
It significantly reduces surface tension, enhances substrate wetting, and improves flow and leveling properties;
It does not increase surface slip. For higher surface slip, it is recommended to add an organosilicon leveling agent such as SN-4341;
It is sensitive to pH values and is recommended for use in coating systems with a pH of 6-8, or in oil-based systems;
In systems with high solvent content in the additives, the effectiveness of QM-4748 will be reduced; QM-4333 or QM-4341 are recommended;
Adding it during pigment grinding can improve pigment wetting, shorten grinding time, and enhance grinding effect.
Application Systems:
Suitable for water-based wood coatings, water-based industrial coatings, UV-cured coatings, inks, and other systems.
Recommended Dosage:
The typical dosage is 0.1% to 1% of the total formula, and it can be added at any stage of the production process.
Packaging and Storage:
25kg/drum or 200kg/drum.
The product should be stored in a cool, ventilated place. Unopened, the shelf life is 12 months from the date of production.