Properties of Fluoro-Silicone Modifed Films
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Summary of System V - Flat Paint Treated with Various Fluoroalkyl silicones
1. Post-added Fluoroalkyl silicones have no significant effect on slip and gloss for flat paint but do affect mar and stain resistance.
2. Fluoroalkyl silicone FA 3 and FA 2 give the best overall stain resistance.
3. In most cases, 5% is more effective than 1%.
4. Except for FPE 1 and FPE 2, the Fluoroalkyl silicones are not compatible with this white flat paint.
TABLE O: STAIN RESISTANCE OF FLAT PAINT WITH VARIOUS FLUOROALKYL SILICONES
GRAPH 7: PROPERTIES OF FLAT PAINT WITH 1% AND 5% FAS
