Elementis Specialties SLIP-AYD FS 444 Product Data Sheet

A polysiloxane-based liquid additive for increasing surface slip and mar resistance in water-based and polar solvent-based paints.


Elementis Specialties SLIP-AYD FS 444 Product Data Sheet - cover page
Brand
Elementis Specialties
Category
Other
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
1
File format
PDF
File size
47 KB
Published
06 November, 2026
Updated
06 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

SLIP-AYD FS 444 is a liquid additive designed to increase surface slip and mar resistance in water-based and polar solvent-based paints. It is a polysiloxane-based surfactant compatible with a wide range of coatings, including WB polyurethane, WB alkyd amine, 2-pack acrylates, epoxies, nitrocelluloses, UV-curable coatings, and air-drying alkyd paints. The product is recommended for use in car finishes, wood varnishes, printing inks, and various industrial paints in both air-drying and stoving systems.

What's inside

  • General Information
  • Physical Properties
  • Application and Properties
  • Dosage
  • Handling and Safety
  • Quality Assurance

Specifications

Active matter50 %
Densityapprox. 980 kg/m3
Viscositymax. 200 mPa.s
pHapprox. 8.5
Flash point> 80 °C
Compositionorganic polysiloxane in di-propylene glycol ether
Recommended dosage0.04 – 0.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended dosage for SLIP-AYD FS 444?

The recommended dosage is 0.04 – 0.3% calculated on the total paint formulation.

When should SLIP-AYD FS 444 be added during manufacturing?

For maximum efficiency, the product should be added prior during the let-down stage of the paint manufacture process.

Is SLIP-AYD FS 444 compatible with stoving paint systems?

Yes, it can be used in both air-drying and stoving paint systems.

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