Advantages of Siloxane Surface Additives in Low-VOC Architectural Coatings

By Ingrid K. Meier, Kersten M. Forsthoefel, Tony Hazim

Siloxane-based additives are broadly used in the coatings industry to provide a variety of performance benefits. As the industry continues to move toward lower volatile organic content (VOC) or near-zero VOC, there is renewed and continued interest in siloxane-based additives due to the efficiency of its many chemistries.