DOWSIL™ 3074 Intermediate: Features & Benefits
DOWSIL™ 3074 Intermediate: Features & Benefits
DOWSIL™ 3074 Intermediate: Features & Benefits
FEATURES & BENEFITS Silicone resin intermediate used in combination with organic resins
• Solventless, liquid resin via cold-blends or pre-reaction to improve weatherability and heat
• Methoxy functional resistance, or with phenyl-containing silicone resin as a reactive
• Compatible with organic resins diluent for low VOC high temperature coatings.
such as polyesters, alkyds, epoxies
and acrylics. APPLICATIONS
• Can comply with FDA 21 CFR • Silicone intermediate for coil coatings
175.300 • Appliance finishes
• Can comply with BfR • Industrial maintenance coatings
Empfehlungen XV. zu Silicone
• Protective Coatings
• Improved weatherability and heat
• High-temperature applications
resistance.
• OEM coatings
• Low viscosity allows for low-VOC
• Cookware/Bakeware Coatings
formulating
• Easy handling vs flake resin
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
COMPOSITION specifications.
• Phenyl, methyl silicone, methoxy
functional Property Unit Result
Percent Actives wt% 100%
Methoxy Content wt% 15–18
Theoretical Silicone Resin Content1 wt% 82–85.0
Theoretical Silicon dioxide Ash Content wt% 54
Specific Gravity at 25°C (77°F) 1.16
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F) cSt 90–180
Appearance Clear, Water white
Molecular Weight Range (weight average) Daltons 1200–1700
Flash Point (closed cup) °C (°F) 120 (248)
1
As hydrolyzed, with methoxy groups replaced by =Si-O-Si= linkages.
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