RadAdd®1051
UV/EB Additive

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Type................................... Silicone Glycol co-polymer
Physical form.................... Liquid
Special Properties............. Low-Foaming; General Surfactant for UV/EB systems.
Primary use....................... Enhances gloss, flow, slip properties of UV/EB formulations.

RadAdd® 1051 Additive is a general surfactant used in a broad array of energy-cure
ink and coating systems.  Its stoichiometric balance makes it ideal for UV/EB formulations.
Specifically, RadAdd 1051 is used to improve slip, assist in leveling / wetting, and
enhance gloss.  Overall, it is an excellent surfactant to improve general coating performance.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

Appearance..............Light amber to
                                       sightly hazy

Color, Gardner Scale..................3, max

% Actives..................................100

Specific Gravity (25°C)............1.028

Pour Point (°F)............................58

APPLICATIONS: 

  • Gloss
  • Leveling / Wetting
  • Flow

Secondary Benefits

  • Slip

HOW TO USE: 
Typical concentrations of 0.2-2.0% by weight, based upon total solids.
Some product stratification over time is normal; gentle mixing prior to use is recommended.
To ease handling, users may wish to dilute to a 10% solution with suitable diluents,
such as aromatics, hydrocarbons, and monomers.
RadAdd 1051 is typically added in the final thinning and color-matching step.

Shelf Life: 6 months when stored at room temperature.
Packaging: 40 pound pails and 475 pound drums.
ShippingLimitations: None

CAUTION: Irritates eyes and skin.  Please see MSDS for additional information.

To Order, Contact Trilogy Group at (630) 893-8539

These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as a Product Specification. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is hereby made. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are
believed to be generally applicable. However, each user should review these recommendations in the specific
context of the intended use and determine whether or not they are appropriate.

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