The application of
fluorosilicone oil in coating and ink industry is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Coating additives
As a coating additive, fluorosilicone oil can significantly improve the performance of coatings. Specifically:
Improve weather resistance: Fluorosilicone oil has excellent weather resistance and can resist the erosion of natural factors such as ultraviolet rays, wind and rain, thereby extending the service life of the coating.
Enhance hydrophobicity: The low surface tension characteristics of fluorosilicone oil enable it to give the coating excellent hydrophobicity and oleophobicity, making the coating surface not easily infiltrated by water or oil stains and keeping it clean.
Improve chemical resistance: Fluorosilicone oil has strong corrosion resistance and solubility resistance to a variety of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, solvents, etc., which helps the coating remain stable in harsh chemical environments.
2. Ink additives
In the ink industry, fluorosilicone oil can be used as an additive to improve the performance of ink. For example:
Improve printing effect: Fluorosilicone oil can reduce the viscosity of the ink, making it easier to distribute evenly during the printing process, thereby improving the clarity and gloss of the print.
Enhance the adhesion of ink: By adding an appropriate amount of fluorosilicone oil, the adhesion between the ink and the substrate can be improved, making the printed product more solid.
Improve the leveling of the ink: Fluorosilicone oil helps the ink form a uniform coating on the surface of the substrate, reduce the generation of bubbles and pinholes, and improve the quality of the printed product.
3. Development of special coatings
Fluorosilicone oil can also be used to develop coatings with special properties, such as:
Antifouling coatings: Using the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties of fluorosilicone oil, antifouling coatings for ships, marine facilities, etc. can be developed to effectively prevent the adhesion of marine organisms and dirt.
Self-cleaning coatings: The low surface tension characteristics of fluorosilicone oil coatings give it a self-cleaning function, which can easily remove pollutants such as dust and rainwater, keeping the coating clean and beautiful.
High-temperature coatings: Fluorosilicone oil has excellent high-temperature resistance and can be used to develop coatings that can withstand high-temperature environments, such as coatings for furnaces, chimneys, etc.
4. Application precautions
When using fluorosilicone oil as a coating or ink additive, the following points should be noted:
Compatibility test: Before adding fluorosilicone oil to the coating or ink, a compatibility test should be performed to ensure that the fluorosilicone oil can be well mixed with other components of the coating or ink.
Addition amount control: The amount of fluorosilicone oil added should be controlled according to specific needs. Excessive addition may affect the performance of the coating or ink.
Stirring evenly: After adding fluorosilicone oil, it should be fully stirred to ensure that the fluorosilicone oil can be evenly distributed in the coating or ink.
In summary, fluorosilicone oil has broad application prospects and significant advantages in the coating and ink industry. By rationally utilizing the performance characteristics of fluorosilicone oil, coating and ink products with higher performance and wider applications can be developed.
