Characterization: Polymeric wetting additive
Chemical Structure: Surface active substance in alkyleneglycol 
Appearance: Yellowish, clear liquid
Non volatile matter: 50 % + - 1
Ionic Character: Non ionic
Stabilities: The product can be sensitive to frost.
Storage: The product is stable for at least 24 months at well-ventilated areas. Avoid temperatures below 4 °C and above 40 °C. Prevent from freezing. Stir before use.
 
Properties
▪ Highly effective
▪ High compatibility with various binder-systems
▪ Excellent substrate wetting
▪ Strong reduction of surface tension
▪ Improves the levelling significantly
▪ Suitable for high-gloss formulations
▪ Low foam stabilisation
▪ Free from mineral oils and APEO
▪ Silicone free
 
Application Fields
Due to its chemical structure SILCO GA 2504/E is particularly recommended for water based formulations. SILCO GA 2504/E is particularly characterised as highly effective wetting additive with defoaming properties for printing inks and overprint varnishes.
 
Preferred fields of application:
▪ Printing inks and over print varnishes
▪ Water based systems
 
Recommendation for Use
We generally recommend a dosage of 0.5 – 2.0 % calculated on the total formulation. The optimal dosage has to be determined through preliminary tests.
 
The product can be added at any point of the production process.