DOWSIL™ 40-001 Additive

DOWSIL™ 40-001 Additive distributed by DKSH is a 100% active, non-halogenated, flame-retardant additive for polycarbonate resins. It is a liquid organo-functional siloxane. This product has an excellent miscibility with polycarbonate matrix. Benefits includes improvement of flame retardancy performances (anti-dripping and flaming time reduction) while maintaining transparency with low haziness of the final compound. DOWSIL™ 40-001 Additive is suitable for use under the processing windows of polycarbonate. The addition of 2% of this additive can give UL-94 V-0 rating at 1.5mm thickness and at 1.0mm thickness if used with synergists, whilst maintain the transparency of the polymer. Recommended for general LED lighting, lens covers for next-generation electric vehicles and electrical components & insulation. The shelf life of this product is 12 months.