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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
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
0.984
Evaporation Rate
pH
C (F)
>101 (214)
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
USE LIMITATIONS
This product is neither tested nor
represented as suitable for medical
or pharmaceutical uses. Not for
human injection.
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
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