Silicone Resins (siblings)
Silicone-Modified Acrylic Resin
Silicone-modified acrylic resins incorporate 5–30% silicone into acrylic emulsion or solution backbones, delivering significantly improved dirt resistance, hydrophobicity, and UV stability vs unmodified acrylics. Available in waterborne and solventborne grades, they are the preferred binder for premium exterior architectural coatings, self-cleaning facade paints, and stain-resistant industrial topcoats.
Specifications
| Silicone Content | 5–30 wt% |
| Contact Angle | >100° (vs 60–70° for unmodified acrylic) |
| Gloss Retention (5yr outdoor) | >85% at 60° gloss |
| Form | Waterborne emulsion 40–50% solids or solventborne |
| Dirt Pickup Resistance | Grade 1–2 (ISO 11998) |
Applications
- Premium exterior wall paint (self-cleaning, lotus-effect surface)
- Anti-graffiti topcoat for concrete and masonry
- Industrial metal topcoat requiring dirt resistance and UV stability
- Wood and window-frame coatings for 10+ year outdoor service
- Automotive refinish clear coat and basecoat modifier
Key Features
- Hydrophobic surface (contact angle >100°) repels water and dirt
- 5-year+ gloss retention — outperforms standard acrylic by 2–3×
- Waterborne grades comply with low-VOC architectural coating regulations
- Self-cleaning effect reduces maintenance frequency
- Compatible with acrylic crosslinkers (melamine, isocyanate)
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Silicone Content
5–30 wt%
Form
Waterborne emulsion or solventborne
Primary Function
Exterior wall coating
Sample
Within 5 business days
Availability
In Stock