Issue 01/18

UNIQ®FLOW 495 U
Organically modified polyether polysiloxane with strong reduction of surface tension

Flow promotion
Slip effect
Anti-crater effect
Low foam
Wetting effect

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5

0=no effect 5=strong effect

UNIQ®FLOW 495 U is modified polyether polysiloxane leveling agents. The additive gives strong surface tension
reduction properties in coatings. The substrate wetting is improved and therefore can also act as an anti-crater agent.
UNIQ®FLOW 495 U gives strong surface slip and can help to increase the gloss. In wood coating the product will give
excellent hand-feeling. In aqueous systems it improves the anti-blocking properties.

Special Features Application

 Used in waterborne, radiation-curing and Architectural coatings 
solvent borne and solvent free formulations Wood and furniture coatings 
 Outstanding substrate wetting Automotive and refinish coatings 
 Improve slip
Can/coil coatings
 Excellent hand feeling
Protective coatings 
 Excellent clarity in clear coats
 Good recoatability Industrial coatings 
 Improves scratch resistance highly recommended 
recommended 

Product Specification Addition levels

Active ingredients >98 %  Based on total formulation: 0.1 – 1.0 %

Density 20°C 1.04 g/cm3
Color Max. 1
Appearance Clear colorless liquid

Packaging Shelf life

 25 kg UNIQ®FLOW 495 U should be stored in a cool dry
 190 kg place. When kept in an original unopened
container, it will keep up to 2 years from the date
of manufacture. At low temperature the product
may become turbid, this will not affect the
product performances.

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conditions, all the above mentioned statements have to be adjusted to the circumstances of the processor.
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This datasheets replaces all previous issues – Printed in UK
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