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Preparation and Performance Study of Silicone-modified Waterborne Polyurethane Varnishes

  • Huang Chuangang ,
  • Qin Dong ,
  • Tian Pan ,
  • Liu Lanxuan
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  • 1. Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co., Ltd., Yulin,Guangxi 537000,China;

    2. China Academy of Machinery Wuhan Research Institute of Materials Protection Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430030,China

Received date: 2025-05-11

  Revised date: 2026-06-15

  Accepted date: 2026-06-26

  Online published: 2026-07-01

Abstract

[Objective] To meet the protective requirements for certain engine parts that areexposed to moderate operating temperature of ≤120 ℃ for long periods,a two-component clear coating based on silicone-modified waterborne polyurethane(Si-WPU)was developed.[Methods]Si-WPU dispersion was synthesized by the prepolymer-dispersion method,and paired with a hydrophilic modified polyisocyanate curing agent. The developed dispersion was characterized by infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), and the synthesis mechanism of Si-WPU,the curing mechanism,and the preparation process of two-component clear coating were studied. The key properties of the coating, including heat resistance(120 ℃),wear resistance,and chemical resistance,as well as the dispersion’s stability were systematically analyzed.[Results]The results showed that the Si-WPU dispersion canbe successfully prepared and remains stable even after centrifuging at 8 000 r/min for 20 minutes. With a 33% addition of organosilicon,after long-term thermal aging at 120 ℃,the adhesion remained at grade 1,the pencil hardness was ≥H,the water absorption rate was ≤5%,and the resistance to engine oil,coolant,and other media met the actual application requirements of engine parts.[Conclusion] This provides an environmentally friendly and efficient protective coating solution for engine parts witha maximum operating temperature of ≤120 ℃.

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Huang Chuangang , Qin Dong , Tian Pan , Liu Lanxuan . Preparation and Performance Study of Silicone-modified Waterborne Polyurethane Varnishes[J]. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2026 , 56(7) : 29 -33 . DOI: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2026-135

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