Product Information

Silicone
Additives Dow Corning 163 Additive

FEATURES
May be used in ink and coating
formulations that are acceptable
for food contact

COMPOSITION
Silicone antifoam compound
Low-viscosity 100 percent active
silicone antifoam compound,
containing no solvents

Foam control additive for solvent-based and UV coatings and

solvent-based and water-based inks
USES
Dow Corning 163 Additive has been successful in these industrial
applications1:
To provide defoaming:
Ink
Water-based screen printing ink at 0.5-1.0%
Solvent-based screen printing ink at 0.05-0.1%
Water-based flexographic ink at 0.1-0.2%
Solvent-based ink jet ink at 0.1-0.2%
Coating
UV wood coating at <0.05%
Solvent-based wood coating
1

All usage levels are weight percents based on the total formulation.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Test
Appearance

Unit

Result
Opaque liquid

Active Component

percent

100

Specific Gravity at 25C (77F)

0.984

Evaporation Rate

pH

Flash Point, closed cup

C (F)

>101 (214)

Viscosity at 25C (77F)

cs

750-1500

Specification Writers: Please obtain a copy of the Dow Corning Sales Specification for this
product and use it as a basis for your specifications. It may be obtained from any Dow Corning
Sales Office, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in Midland, MI. Call (517) 496-6000.

FDA COMPLIANCE
Dow Corning 163 Additive is
acceptable for food contact use
under FDA Regulations 21 CFR
175.105, 175.300, 176.170, 176.180,
176.200, and 176.210.

HOW TO USE
Dow Corning 163 Additive is effective
at low concentrations. The amount
required depends on the type of
formulation, the solvent it contains,
the resin system and total system

solids. Dow Corning 163 Additive is

generally effective at concentrations
ranging from <0.05 to 2 weight
percent, based upon total formulation. This additive can be added
during the let-down or be postadded. Characteristics may vary
when used with different systems
and formulations. Dow Corning 163
Additive is compatible with acrylic,
epoxy, polyesters, polyurethane and
vinyl systems. Thorough preproduction testing is necessary to ensure
expected performance.

USE LIMITATIONS
This product is neither tested nor
represented as suitable for medical
or pharmaceutical uses. Not for
human injection.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

Dow Corning 163 Additive has a
shelf life of 18 months from date of
manufacture when stored below
36C (97F) and above 2C (36F).
Refer to product packaging for
Use By date.

PACKAGING
Dow Corning 163 Additive is available in 4-oz (113-g) samples, 40-lb
(18.1-kg) pails and 440-lb (199.5-kg)
drums.

SAFE HANDLING
INFORMATION
Caution: Direct eye contact may
cause temporary discomfort with
redness and dryness similar to
windburn.

Printed in USA
Form No. 25-508C-01

PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION

REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT
INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
BEFORE HANDLING, READ
PRODUCT AND MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE,
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION. THE MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR DOW CORNING
REPRESENTATIVE, OR DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY WRITING TO
DOW CORNING CUSTOMER
SERVICE, OR BY CALLING (517)
496-6000.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The information contained herein
is offered in good faith and is
believed to be accurate. However,
because conditions and methods of
use of our products are beyond our
control, this information should
not be used in substitution for

AGP4916

customers tests to ensure that

Dow Cornings products are safe,
effective and fully satisfactory for
the intended end use.
Dow Cornings sole warranty is
that the product will meet the
Dow Corning sales specifications in
effect at the time of shipment. Your
exclusive remedy for breach of such
warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any
product shown to be other than as
warranted. Dow Corning specifically
disclaims any other express or
implied warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose or merchantability. Unless Dow Corning provides
you with a specific, duly signed
endorsement of fitness for use,
Dow Corning disclaims liability for
any incidental or consequential
damages. Suggestions of use shall
not be taken as inducements to
infringe any patent.

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