Evonik’s new brand SILIKOTOP promotes silicone hybrid resins which combine high solids content and excellent performance. The first two products, SILIKOTOP E 900 and SILIKOTOP E 901 excel in top coat application for diverse protective coatings ranging from marine to trucks & public transport to wood coatings.Both products offer extraordinary advantages in processability and appearance. The very high solids content of 90% combined with a low viscosity help to formulate low VOC formulations that are easily processable.
In terms of applicability, SILIKOTOP E 900 and SILIKOTOP E 901 enable film thicknesses of up to 200 in a single coating layer.In markets like trucks & public transport, protective coatings must be functional but also satisfy appearance characteristics. The SILIKOTOP resins fulfill these qualities by providing excellent corrosion protection, a remarkable appearance, as well as excellent leveling properties.
The new SILIKOTOP resins differ mainly in flexibility/hardness and chemical resistance. SILIKOTOP E 900 shows a significantly enhanced flexibility with good tough-elasticity ensuring durability in heavy duty applications. SILIKOTOP E 901 promotes increased weather and chemical resistances, faster drying and a higher hardness in the cured film.