Silane coupling agents are also known as adhesion promoters. They are used as coupling agents, crosslinking agents and surface modifiers in paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants.
Main features:
1. Better resistance to abrasion
2. Enhanced dry and wet adhesion on various substrates
3. Better corrosion resistance and chemical resistance
4. Higher hardness and mechanical strength
| Product Name | Chemical Property | Compatible Resin Chemistry (Solvent-based/Water-based) | Primary Function | Potential Applications |
| CoatOSil MP200 | γ-Glycidoxypropyl epoxy silane, alkoxy silane groups | Solvent-based: Polysulfide/Polyurethane/Epoxy/Acrylic | Enhances adhesion, reduces methanol emission, improves dry & wet adhesion. | Caulks, Sealants, Adhesives, Coatings |
| Water-based: Compatible | ||||
| Silquest A-186 | β-(3,4-Epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltrimethoxysilane | Solvent-based: Polysulfide/Polyurethane/Epoxy/Acrylic |
Enhances dry & wet adhesion to inorganic substrates;Less prone to yellowing, may improve system flexibility;Fast hydrolysis rate, suitable for water-based systems;Improves electrical properties of epoxy encapsulation materials;Better storage stability compared to amino silanes; no odor issues compared to mercapto silanes; | Sealants, Adhesives, Coatings; SPUR+ prepolymers, Polyurethane, Epoxy, Polysulfide, Acrylic emulsion systems; Epoxy encapsulants, Quartz/Metal-filled epoxy materials, Concrete repair materials; |
| Water-based: Acrylic/Vinyl Acrylic | ||||
| Silquest A-187 | Epoxy functional group, trimethoxysilane | Solvent-based: SPUR/Polyurethane/Epoxy/Silicone/Acrylic | Adhesion promoter, enhances flexibility, improves wet adhesion. | Caulks, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Epoxy potting compounds |
| Water-based: Acrylic/Polyurethane sealants | ||||
| Silquest A-Link 35 | Isocyanatosilane, trimethoxysilyl group | Solvent-based: Polyurethane/Epoxy | Enhances cure speed, improves wet adhesion. | Moisture-curing polymer systems, inorganic substrates like glass, metal. |
| Water-based: Not mentioned | ||||
| Silquest Y-9627 | Secondary amino bis-silane | Solvent-based: Epoxy/Polyurethane/Phenolic | Improves bond strength, fast curing. | Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Composites |
| Water-based: Not mentioned | ||||
| CoatOSil T-Cure | Mercapto silane oligomer | Solvent-based: Polyurethane/Epoxy/Acrylate | Adhesion promoter, improves corrosion resistance. | Industrial maintenance coatings, Automotive coatings, Metal and floor epoxy primers |
| Water-based: Not mentioned | ||||
| Silquest A-171 | Vinyl silane | Solvent-based: Vinyl Acrylic/Unsaturated Polyester | Crosslinking agent, resistant to moisture, chemicals, UV. | RTV silicones, Hydroxyl polymer chain extension, Latex paints |
| Water-based: Acrylic emulsion | ||||
| Silquest A-174 | Methacryloxy silane | Solvent-based: Polyester/Acrylate | Improves glass fiber strength, enhances mechanical properties, improves wet electrical properties. | Glass fiber reinforced composites, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants |
| Water-based: Acrylic emulsion | ||||
| Silquest A-1100 | γ-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane | Solvent-based: Epoxy/Phenolic/Polyamide | Improves physical & mechanical properties, enhances filler dispersion. | Glass fiber reinforced plastics, Adhesives, Sealants, Resin sand casting |
| Water-based: Epoxy emulsion | ||||
| Silquest A-172 | Vinyl tris(2-methoxyethoxy)silane | Solvent-based: EPDM/Cross-linked Polyethylene | Improves electrical properties, enhances mechanical strength. | Cable insulation materials, Cross-linked polyester molding compounds, Printing inks |
| Water-based: Acrylic emulsion | ||||
| Silquest A-189 | γ-Mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane | Solvent-based: Vulcanized Rubber | Improves elastomer performance, reduces vulcanization time. | Tires, Sports shoe soles, Rubber rolls, Hoses, Tapes |
| Water-based: Not mentioned |