SURFADOL® 541PM

Nonionic Dynamic Wetting Agent and Molecular Defoamer

SURFADOL®541PM Surfactant

Special properties

  • Low dynamic surface tension
  • Ability to wet contaminated substrates
  • Non-micelle forming
  • Stability between pH 3-10
  • Prevents surface defect problems such as fisheyes, crawling, and cratering on low-energy substrates
  • Reduces microfoam in spray-applied systems
  • Improves pigment grind efficiency
  • Reduces water sensitivity
  • Defoams, deairentrains, and improves flow
  • Silicone-free, APEO free, non-toxic

Examples of application

  • • Water-based printing inks    
  • • Pressure sensitive adhesives       
  • • Dye processing
  • • Automotive coatings         
  • • Industrial maintenance coatings   
  • • Overprint vanishes
  • • Pigment synthesis and grinding/dispersing
  •  • Wood coatings

Processing instructions

  • • Mix well when use.   
  • • Added and mixed after other surfactants.
  • • Pigments, fillers or other solid should be added after Surfadol surfactant has been evenly mixed.

Typical properties

Active matter2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-decyne-4,7-diol, CAS#126-86-3
Active matter content50%
SolventPropylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Solubility in waterslightly soluble
Suggested use level0.2% – 2.0% of total formulation weight

Specifications

Test ItemStandard
AppearanceLight yellow liquid
APHA Color (Pt-Co)≤350
Density at 25°C, g/cm30.900-1.000

Package and storage

The standard package for this material is 180kg galvanized iron drums, 4 drums/pallet. The product is also available in IBCs and 20kg pails. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. The shelf life for this product is 48 months from the date of manufacture. 

For more information, please send email to: sales@acmetech.cn.