SURFYNOL® 118

SURFYNOL® 118 is a very compatible, formulated molecular defoamer/deaerator based on Gemini surfactant technology. It can be used for a wide variety of applications where pinhole elimination, macro-, and micro-foam control is needed without causing any film defects.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Defoamer, Flow Promoter

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends, Diols

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Clearcoat, Waterborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Alkylphenol Ethoxylate (APEO)-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Organic, Silicone-free, Tin-free

Features: Excellent Film Appearance, Excellent Surface Appearance, Foam Control, Good Compatibility, High Durability, High Film Thickness, Improved Deaeration, Low Viscosity, Pinholeing Resistance, Radiation Curable, Surface Tension Reduction

Physical Form: Liquid

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Function
Defoamer, Flow Promoter
Product Code
MITM13493
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Prevents pinholes and solvent popping in bake coatings while maintaining surface appearance
  • Increase wet film thickness that can be applied without film defects
  • Combination of defoaming and deaeration properties
  • Highly suitable for sensitive waterborne formulations
  • 100% active and low viscous liquid
  • Silicone- and silica-free, apeo- and tin-free

Applications & Uses

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place.
  • Mix thoroughly before use.
  • Product is freeze-thaw stable but may separate on standing or freezing; bring product to 20 - 30°C and mix thoroughly before use.

Other

Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellowish
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.1-3.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)0.82-0.86 g/cm³g/cm³at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)67.0 °C°CClosed Cup
Freeze Point (SDS)max. -10.0 °C°C
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)60.0-65.0 mm²/smm²/sat 25°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 1.0 g/Lg/Lat 25°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)7.5 mbarmbarAt 37.8°C
Viscosity (SDS)60.0-65.0 mPa.smPa.sat 25°C
pH (SDS)7.0-at 25°C