| BYK®-1711 | BYK | BYK®-1711 is a mixture of foam destroying polymers and hydrophobic solids that is silicone-free. This product is very effective, even at low dosage levels, and it is easy to incorporate, exhibits excellent storage stability, wide compatibility from UV- to...view more BYK®-1711 is a mixture of foam destroying polymers and hydrophobic solids that is silicone-free. This product is very effective, even at low dosage levels, and it is easy to incorporate, exhibits excellent storage stability, wide compatibility from UV- to 2-pack systems, no seeding in clear coats and is silicone-free and contains no mineral oil. view less | |
| BYK®-1719 | BYK | BYK®-1719 is a mixture of hydrophobic solids and foam destroying polysiloxanes. This product is VOC- and glycol-free and exhibits spontaneous defoaming, high efficiency at low dosage levels => highly economic, lower cratering tendency due to lower dosage,...view more BYK®-1719 is a mixture of hydrophobic solids and foam destroying polysiloxanes. This product is VOC- and glycol-free and exhibits spontaneous defoaming, high efficiency at low dosage levels => highly economic, lower cratering tendency due to lower dosage, and good storage stability. view less | |
| BYK-1723 | BYK | BYK-1723 is a VOC-free silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous architectural coatings, and adhesives. Preferably used in dispersion systems within a PVC range of 60-85. Cost-effective alternative to mineral oil defoamers. | |
| BYK-1724 | BYK | BYK-1724 is a VOC-free silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous emulsion paints, printing inks, overprint varnishes, and emulsion adhesives. Compatible defoamer. All-purpose and easy to incorporate. | |
| BYK®-1730 | BYK | BYK®-1730 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product is especially suited for pigmented emulsion systems based on styrene/acrylics, acrylics or acrylic/polyurethanes with PVC‘s of 18-25%. It can also b...view more BYK®-1730 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product is especially suited for pigmented emulsion systems based on styrene/acrylics, acrylics or acrylic/polyurethanes with PVC‘s of 18-25%. It can also be used in amine-neutralized systems and is very efficient against microfoam. The additive is VOC-free. view less | |
| BYK®-1740 | BYK | BYK®-1740 is a mixture of hydrophobic particles and foam-destroying fat derivatives. The sustainable vegetable derivatives are based on renewable resources replacing exhaustible mineral oils. This product is designed to formulate modern “Green Coatings”, ...view more BYK®-1740 is a mixture of hydrophobic particles and foam-destroying fat derivatives. The sustainable vegetable derivatives are based on renewable resources replacing exhaustible mineral oils. This product is designed to formulate modern “Green Coatings”, VOC-free, meets worldwide Eco label standards, formaldehyde-free (according to VdL RL-03), biodegrable, mineral oil- and silicone-free, exhibits no odor and shows excellent defoaming properties. view less | |
| BYK-1745 | BYK | BYK-1745 is a VOC- and silicone-free defoamer based on polymers and renewable as well as sustainable raw materials for aqueous adhesives and aqueous architectural coatings. | |
| BYK-1759 | BYK | BYK-1759 is a silicone-free, polymer-based defoamer for solvent-borne printing inks, particularly flexographic and gravure printing inks as well as laminating adhesives. The defoaming effect is achieved even at a low dosage. Adding BYK-1759 can positively...view more BYK-1759 is a silicone-free, polymer-based defoamer for solvent-borne printing inks, particularly flexographic and gravure printing inks as well as laminating adhesives. The defoaming effect is achieved even at a low dosage. Adding BYK-1759 can positively impact leveling, especially in laminating adhesives. The additive displays a spontaneous foam-destroying effect and does not reduce the intercoat adhesion when overprinting or laminating. BYK-1759 is also recommended as a mineral oil free alternative to BYK-1752. view less | |
| BYK®-1760 | BYK | BYK®-1760 is an emission-free silicone and polymer-containing defoamer and air release agent for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings, adhesives, sealants and casting resins. Particularly recommended for epoxy resin systems. | |
| BYK®-1770 | BYK | BYK®-1770 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is very efficient in aqueous thick layer systems based on acrylic and PU-acrylics which are applied by airless / airmix. It prevents formation of microfoam and is suitable for pigmented ...view more BYK®-1770 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is very efficient in aqueous thick layer systems based on acrylic and PU-acrylics which are applied by airless / airmix. It prevents formation of microfoam and is suitable for pigmented systems and clear coats. The addition of BYK-1770 has no negative influence on turbidity (transparency) and gloss in high gloss systems. The additive is solvent-free. view less | |
| BYK®-1780 | BYK | BYK®-1780 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous systems with high layer thickness for removing application-related microfoam. It is highly effective in aqueous systems, in particular in thick layer systems which are applied by means of an airless ...view more BYK®-1780 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous systems with high layer thickness for removing application-related microfoam. It is highly effective in aqueous systems, in particular in thick layer systems which are applied by means of an airless or airmix method. It is extremely good at removing microfoam from the coating and influences neither the transparency or gloss in high-gloss systems. It can be used in pigmented systems and in clear coatings. The additive is solvent-free. view less | |
| BYK-1781 | BYK | BYK-1781 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous systems to remove microfoam generated during application. It is highly effective in aqueous systems, especially in systems with airless or airmix application. It offers the coating outstanding protect...view more BYK-1781 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous systems to remove microfoam generated during application. It is highly effective in aqueous systems, especially in systems with airless or airmix application. It offers the coating outstanding protection against microfoam and does not impact the transparency or the gloss in high-gloss systems. BYK-1781 can be used in both pigmented systems and clear coats. The additive is solvent-free. Even in aqueous UV systems, BYK-1781 has an excellent defoaming effect. view less | |
| BYK®-1785 | BYK | BYK®-1785 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous systems with low to high layer thickness for removing application-related microfoam. It is highly effective in aqueous systems of low to high layer thickness which are applied by means of an airless ...view more BYK®-1785 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous systems with low to high layer thickness for removing application-related microfoam. It is highly effective in aqueous systems of low to high layer thickness which are applied by means of an airless or airmix method. It is also suited to coatings which are rolled or painted. It is extremely good at removing microfoam from the coating and influences neither the transparency or gloss in high-gloss systems. It can be used in pigmented systems and in clear coatings. The additive is APEO free. view less | |
| BYK®-1786 | BYK | BYK®-1786 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous systems to remove microfoam generated during application. | |
| BYK®-1788 | BYK | BYK®-1788 is a VOC- and silicon-free polymer defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free systems. It is particularly suitable for 100% UV systems. This broadly compatible defoamer is particularly recommended for clear coat systems and thermos...view more BYK®-1788 is a VOC- and silicon-free polymer defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free systems. It is particularly suitable for 100% UV systems. This broadly compatible defoamer is particularly recommended for clear coat systems and thermosets. view less | |
| BYK®-1789 | BYK | BYK®-1789 is a solvent-free, silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous, high build and fast-drying coating systems and adhesives. For improving air release and effectively preventing microfoam. | |
| BYK®-1790 | BYK | BYK®-1790 is a mixture of foam destroying polymers that is silicone free. This product is specially developed for defoaming solvent-free radiation curable systems (UV & EB). BYK-1790 shows excellent defoaming performance in coatings containing commonly us...view more BYK®-1790 is a mixture of foam destroying polymers that is silicone free. This product is specially developed for defoaming solvent-free radiation curable systems (UV & EB). BYK-1790 shows excellent defoaming performance in coatings containing commonly used pigments, extenders and matting agents. view less | |
| BYK-1791 | BYK | BYK-1791 is an aromatic-free, polymer-based defoamer (silicone-free) for radiation-curing systems (wood and industrial coatings, printing inks and adhesives) that has a spontaneous defoaming effect as well as high transparency and low cratering tendency. | |
| BYK®-1794 | BYK | BYK-1794 is an emission-free and silicone-free polymeric defoamer for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and UV systems. The additive is particularly recommended for high-solids and solvent-free systems on the basis of epoxy, PUR, polyaspartics, and UV systems....view more BYK-1794 is an emission-free and silicone-free polymeric defoamer for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and UV systems. The additive is particularly recommended for high-solids and solvent-free systems on the basis of epoxy, PUR, polyaspartics, and UV systems. It is suitable for pigmented and non-pigmented systems, has no effect on surface properties or transparency, and is effective during production and further processing. The additive consists of 100% solids and is solvent-free. BYK-1794 is used in thick layer systems, such as coatings for flooring. BYK-1794 offers excellent compatibility with solvent-free coatings for ballast tanks, tank interiors, etc. It is also highly effective in 100% polyurethane and polyaspartic acid ester systems for pipeline and concrete coatings as well as other solvent-free coating systems for a high degree of corrosion protection. In typical solvent-borne coil coating systems (e.g. polyester melamine or PUR systems), BYK-1794 is very compatible and produces good, spontaneous defoaming effects. Excellent results can be achieved in UV systems for wood and furniture coatings. view less | |
| BYK®-1795 | BYK | BYK®-1795 is a silicone-free polymer defoamer for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and radiation-curable systems. It is particularly suitable for solvent-borne, solvent-free and radiation-curable systems. | |
| BYK®-1796 | BYK | BYK®-1796 is a silicone-containing defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free applications. It is particularly suitable for 100 % 2-component systems. Extremely high defoaming action. | |
| BYK®-1797 | BYK | BYK®-1799 is a VOC-free silicone-containing defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free systems. It is particularly suitable for 100 % UV systems. It offers extremely high defoaming action. This product is especially recommended for matted an...view more BYK®-1799 is a VOC-free silicone-containing defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free systems. It is particularly suitable for 100 % UV systems. It offers extremely high defoaming action. This product is especially recommended for matted and pigmented systems and printing inks. view less | |
| BYK®-1799 | BYK | BYK®-1799 is a VOC-free silicone-containing defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free systems. It is particularly suitable for 100 % UV systems. It offers extremely high defoaming action. This product is especially recommended for matted an...view more BYK®-1799 is a VOC-free silicone-containing defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free systems. It is particularly suitable for 100 % UV systems. It offers extremely high defoaming action. This product is especially recommended for matted and pigmented systems and printing inks. view less | |
| BYK-2616 | BYK | BYK-2616 is a low-emission additive for the removal of moisture in PVC plastisols and to accelerate ambient curing acrylate systems. | |
| BYK®-300 | BYK | BYK®-300 is a solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is a standard surface additive in the coatings industry for all solvent-borne systems. | |
| BYK®-302 | BYK | BYK®-302 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is a solvent-free version of BYK-300. This product is especially used in systems in which solvent-free additives are requested or where a requirement for a special solvent exists. | |
| BYK®-306 | BYK | BYK®-306 is a solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is a highly effective silicone additive for the wetting of critical substrates. It improves dust and spray dust acceptance. BYK-306 reduces air draft sensitivity in wood and...view more BYK®-306 is a solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is a highly effective silicone additive for the wetting of critical substrates. It improves dust and spray dust acceptance. BYK-306 reduces air draft sensitivity in wood and furniture coatings. It also improves flatting agent orientation. view less | |
| BYK®-307 | BYK | BYK®-307 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product has features similar to BYK-306. Due to the fact that it is solvent-free, it is preferred in systems where solvent-free additives are requested or where a requirement for a special solven...view more BYK®-307 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product has features similar to BYK-306. Due to the fact that it is solvent-free, it is preferred in systems where solvent-free additives are requested or where a requirement for a special solvent exists. view less | |
| BYK®-310 | BYK | BYK®-310 is a solution of a polyester modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is a heat resistant silicone additive, i.e., in contrast to conventional (polyether modified) silicones, it shows no thermal decomposition at temperatures between 150°C/302°...view more BYK®-310 is a solution of a polyester modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is a heat resistant silicone additive, i.e., in contrast to conventional (polyether modified) silicones, it shows no thermal decomposition at temperatures between 150°C/302°F and 230°C/446°F. Thus, upon the recoating baking systems, no loss in adhesion and no surface defects occur. (Note: The aforementioned defects can be caused by the decomposition products of conventional silicones at temperatures above 150°C/302°F.) The effective substance of BYK-310 is listed in title 21 CFR (food and drugs) § 175.300, Indirect Food Additives, Adhesives and Components of Coatings. The usage level may not exceed 0,1% (delivery form based on total formulation) and the film thickness may not exceed 12 µm. view less | |
| BYK®-313 | BYK | BYK®-313 is a solution of a polyester-modified polydimethylsiloxane. is a strong, highly compatible silicone for solvent-borne and baking coating systems with the following properties: strong reduction of surface tension, very good anti-cratering properti...view more BYK®-313 is a solution of a polyester-modified polydimethylsiloxane. is a strong, highly compatible silicone for solvent-borne and baking coating systems with the following properties: strong reduction of surface tension, very good anti-cratering properties, improves substrate wetting, improves flow and leveling of solvent-borne systems, very effective at low film thickness, increases gloss, strong increase of surface slip, FDA § 175.300 compliant, BYK-313 is a heat-resistant silicone due to the polyester modification, in baking systems, no loss in adhesion and no surface defects occur, no thermal decomposition at temperatures between 150°C and 230°C like polyether-modified silicones do, HAPS and aromatic-free. view less | |
| BYK-315 N | BYK | BYK-315 N is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne coating systems, in particular automotive coatings. Slight reduction in the surface tension and slight increase in surface slip. No blushing after water immersion test. | |
| BYK®-320 | BYK | BYK®-320 is a solution of a polyether modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product is a silicone leveling additive with defoaming properties. It is particularly suitable for non-polar to medium-polar paint systems. Its defoaming activity rises with incr...view more BYK®-320 is a solution of a polyether modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product is a silicone leveling additive with defoaming properties. It is particularly suitable for non-polar to medium-polar paint systems. Its defoaming activity rises with increasing coating polarity. In automotive and industrial coatings, BYK-320 will not exhibit problems with ghosting or telegraphing. To avoid these effects BYK-320 should be added to the paint which has to be recoated. view less | |
| BYK®-322 | BYK | BYK®-322 is aralkyl modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product is a silicone additive which is thermally stable at baking temperatures up to 250°C. Causing only a slight surface tension reduction, it does not normally stabilize foam and can even impa...view more BYK®-322 is aralkyl modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product is a silicone additive which is thermally stable at baking temperatures up to 250°C. Causing only a slight surface tension reduction, it does not normally stabilize foam and can even impart a defoaming action. Coatings containing BYK-322 can normally be recoated without any loss of adhesion. view less | |
| BYK®-323 | BYK | BYK®-323 is an aralkyl modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product acts in a defoaming fashion (i.e., no or only slight foam stabilization), depending on the polarity of the paint system. It is heat resistant up to 250°C and does not decrease intercoat...view more BYK®-323 is an aralkyl modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product acts in a defoaming fashion (i.e., no or only slight foam stabilization), depending on the polarity of the paint system. It is heat resistant up to 250°C and does not decrease intercoat adhesion when overcoated. In wood and furniture coatings, BYK-323 is used to orient the flatting agent in flat topcoats and in multi-coat systems. Even in difficult to flat high-solids polyurethane, acid curing and unsaturated polyester coatings, the use of BYK-323 does not lead to shining up. In addition, optimal orientation of the flatting agent is achieved. In flow coat systems, BYK-323 provides a stable curtain. In industrial coatings, BYK-323 supports the orientation of flatting agents and aluminium flakes in metallics. view less | |
| BYK-325 N | BYK | BYK-325 N is a solution of a polyether modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product prevents ghosting (wipe-marks) if recoated with the same paint. It typically does not cause rewetting problems and does not influence recoatability. These additives prov...view more BYK-325 N is a solution of a polyether modified polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product prevents ghosting (wipe-marks) if recoated with the same paint. It typically does not cause rewetting problems and does not influence recoatability. These additives provide a slight reduction of surface tension of paint systems. Therefore, they improve flow and leveling as well as display partial defoaming properties. Additionally, they prevent Bénard cell formation. view less | |
| BYK®-325 N | BYK | BYK®-325 N is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne coatings to improve leveling, with a slight reduction in surface tension and minor increase in surface slip. | |
| BYK-326 | BYK | BYK-326 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne, aqueous, and 100 % coatings with a slight reduction in surface tension and a slight increase in surface slip. Particularly suitable for good leveling. | |
| BYK®-327 | BYK | BYK®-327 is a polyether modified-polysiloxane for aqueous, polar solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. It has excellent leveling properties and causes a moderate reduction in the surface tension. BYK®-327 has a defoaming effect in floor coatings. | |
| BYK®-329 | BYK | BYK®-329 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-free and solvent-borne systems with a strong reduction in the surface tension, which has a positive effect on the leveling properties and defoaming. | |
| BYK®-330 | BYK | BYK®-330 is a solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a standard surface additive in the coatings industry for all solvent-borne systems. These additives provide a medium reduction of the surface tension of paint systems.They increase...view more BYK®-330 is a solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a standard surface additive in the coatings industry for all solvent-borne systems. These additives provide a medium reduction of the surface tension of paint systems.They increase surface slip as well as improve leveling and gloss. Silicone additives prevent formation of Bénard cells. These additives also improve substrate wetting and give anti-blocking properties. view less | |
| BYK®-331 | BYK | BYK®-331 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product is used in all solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coatings. In two-component polyurethane systems, it can also be added to the isocyanate hardener. | |
| BYK-332 | BYK | BYK-332 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous systems with a medium reduction of surface tension. | |
| BYK®-333 | BYK | BYK®-333 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product strongly increases surface slip and considerably improves substrate wetting. It can be used universally in all coatings systems. In aqueous systems, it increases anti-blocking properties....view more BYK®-333 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. This product strongly increases surface slip and considerably improves substrate wetting. It can be used universally in all coatings systems. In aqueous systems, it increases anti-blocking properties. BYK-333 displays excellent compatibility and can be used as an anti-cratering additive. view less | |
| BYK-3400 | BYK | BYK-3400 is a silicone-containing substrate wetting additive for aqueous coatings, adhesives and maintenance products to reduce the surface tension. It offers good substrate wetting, no increase in the surface slip. | |
| BYK-3410 | BYK | BYK-3410 is a silicone-free surface additive for aqueous coatings, printing inks as well as adhesives and sealants to improve substrate wetting. | |
| BYK-342 | BYK | BYK-342 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coating systems with a strong reduction in the surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting, prevents cratering and increases surface slip. | |
| BYK®-345 | BYK | BYK®-345 is a polyether modified siloxane. It is the solvent-free version of BYK-346. These additives improve substrate wetting due to strong reduction of surface tension; they also improve flow and leveling. They cause no or only slight foam stabilizatio...view more BYK®-345 is a polyether modified siloxane. It is the solvent-free version of BYK-346. These additives improve substrate wetting due to strong reduction of surface tension; they also improve flow and leveling. They cause no or only slight foam stabilization and they do not impair recoatability. view less | |
| BYK®-3450 | BYK | BYK®-3450 is a silicone surfactant for aqueous printing inks and overprint varnishes, inkjet inks, aqueous coatings, adhesives, and care products providing a significant reduction in surface tension. Particularly suitable for improving the wetting of aque...view more BYK®-3450 is a silicone surfactant for aqueous printing inks and overprint varnishes, inkjet inks, aqueous coatings, adhesives, and care products providing a significant reduction in surface tension. Particularly suitable for improving the wetting of aqueous systems on very non-polar substrates. Does not increase the surface slip. view less | |
| BYK®-3451 | BYK | BYK®-3451 is a silicone surfactant for aqueous printing inks and overprint varnishes, inkjet inks, aqueous coatings, adhesives, and care products providing a significant reduction in surface tension. Particularly suitable for improving the wetting of aque...view more BYK®-3451 is a silicone surfactant for aqueous printing inks and overprint varnishes, inkjet inks, aqueous coatings, adhesives, and care products providing a significant reduction in surface tension. Particularly suitable for improving the wetting of aqueous systems on very non-polar substrates. Does not increase the surface slip. view less | |
| BYK®-3456 | BYK | BYK®-3456 is a fluorine-free, silicone-containing additive for improving substrate wetting and leveling in aqueous systems and solvent-free UV coatings. | |
| BYK®-346 | BYK | BYK®-346 is a solution of a polyether modified siloxane. This product is the standard additive to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It should normally be added to the finished paint. If necessary, however, it can be added at any stage of the p...view more BYK®-346 is a solution of a polyether modified siloxane. This product is the standard additive to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It should normally be added to the finished paint. If necessary, however, it can be added at any stage of the production process. view less | |
| BYK®-347 | BYK | BYK®-347 is a polyether modified siloxane. This product exhibits only minor activity at the interface paint/air due to its chemical structure. The advantage is a further improvement of recoatability. For better overspray acceptance a combination with BYK-...view more BYK®-347 is a polyether modified siloxane. This product exhibits only minor activity at the interface paint/air due to its chemical structure. The advantage is a further improvement of recoatability. For better overspray acceptance a combination with BYK-345 is recommended. view less | |
| BYK®-348 | BYK | BYK®-348 is a polyether modified siloxane. This product is especially suitable for solvent-free aqueous formulations (zero-VOC-systems). These additives should normally be added to the finished paint. If necessary, however, they can be added at any stage ...view more BYK®-348 is a polyether modified siloxane. This product is especially suitable for solvent-free aqueous formulations (zero-VOC-systems). These additives should normally be added to the finished paint. If necessary, however, they can be added at any stage of the production process. view less | |
| BYK®-3480 | BYK | BYK®-3480 is a 100% silicone surfactant for aqueous systems to improve substrate wetting by means of a strongly reduced surface tension in the liquid coating. Excellent defoaming properties and anti-cratering effect combined with good leveling properties;...view more BYK®-3480 is a 100% silicone surfactant for aqueous systems to improve substrate wetting by means of a strongly reduced surface tension in the liquid coating. Excellent defoaming properties and anti-cratering effect combined with good leveling properties; particularly suitable for pigmented systems. view less | |
| BYK®-3481 | BYK | BYK®-3481 is a 100% silicone surfactant for aqueous systems to improve substrate wetting by means of a strongly reduced surface tension in the liquid coating. Excellent defoaming properties and anti-cratering effect combined with good leveling properties,...view more BYK®-3481 is a 100% silicone surfactant for aqueous systems to improve substrate wetting by means of a strongly reduced surface tension in the liquid coating. Excellent defoaming properties and anti-cratering effect combined with good leveling properties, particularly suitable for clearcoats. view less | |
| BYK®-349 | BYK | BYK®-349 is a silicone surfactant used to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It is composed of polyether modified siloxane. This product provides various water-borne coatings with highly effective spreading, wetting and leveling. It is suitable...view more BYK®-349 is a silicone surfactant used to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It is composed of polyether modified siloxane. This product provides various water-borne coatings with highly effective spreading, wetting and leveling. It is suitable for water-borne systems based on: styrene acrylic, pure acrylic and acrylic/PU combinations, crosslinkable polyurethanes and baking systems. view less | |
| BYK-3499 | BYK | BYK-3499 is a leveling additive for care products and polishes. It increases spreading in formulations based on ionically stabilized acrylates, thereby improving leveling. In addition, the removability of the polymer film with alkaline cleaners is improve...view more BYK-3499 is a leveling additive for care products and polishes. It increases spreading in formulations based on ionically stabilized acrylates, thereby improving leveling. In addition, the removability of the polymer film with alkaline cleaners is improved. view less | |
| BYK®-350 | BYK | BYK®-350 is an acrylic leveling additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. This polyacrylate shows a wide compatibility with many binder systems and works best in medium polar systems.The additive is especially suitable in baking systems, but it...view more BYK®-350 is an acrylic leveling additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. This polyacrylate shows a wide compatibility with many binder systems and works best in medium polar systems.The additive is especially suitable in baking systems, but it can also be used in 2 pack polyester, acrylate or epoxy systems. In UV-Systems, BYK-350 will give a good defoaming effect beside improvement of leveling. BYK-350 is used in Industrial Coatings, Automotive OEM, Coil Coating and Can Coating systems for improvement of leveling and increase of gloss. view less | |
| BYK-352 | BYK | BYK-352 is a polyacrylate-based surface additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. Standard leveling additive with air release properties. | |
| BYK®-354 | BYK | BYK®-354 is a solution of a polyacrylate. These additives improve leveling and gloss. They produce a long wave effect and avoid cratering in the system. These acrylate additives do not negatively influence recoatability or intercoat adhesion. Surface tens...view more BYK®-354 is a solution of a polyacrylate. These additives improve leveling and gloss. They produce a long wave effect and avoid cratering in the system. These acrylate additives do not negatively influence recoatability or intercoat adhesion. Surface tension is only slightly reduced. These additives are thermally stable. Due to its high molecular weight and its unpolar structure, BYK-354 has both leveling and air release properties. view less | |
| BYK-3540 | BYK | BYK-3540 is a silicone- and APEO-free leveling additive for automotive and industrial coatings, especially ED coatings, used to avoid surface defects with a simultaneous defoaming effect. | |
| BYK®-355 | BYK | BYK®-355 is a solution of a polyacrylate. This product is mainly used as a leveling additive in industrial coatings, OEM and automotive refinish formulations, as well as in coil coatings. | |
| BYK®-3550 | BYK | BYK®-3550 is a patented technology of a surface-active additive based on a silicone acrylate copolymer. It leads to a strong reduction of the surface tension of the paint system. Therefore, it improves the substrate wetting and prevents cratering. Dependi...view more BYK®-3550 is a patented technology of a surface-active additive based on a silicone acrylate copolymer. It leads to a strong reduction of the surface tension of the paint system. Therefore, it improves the substrate wetting and prevents cratering. Depending on the polarity of the system, BYK®-3550 shows different properties. In polar systems the additive shows an excellent compatibility in the coating, which leads to a homogeneous distribution in the film. view less | |
| BYK®-356 | BYK | BYK®-356 is an acrylic leveling additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. This polyacrylate is the solvent-free version of BYK-355. | |
| BYK®-356 For Powder | BYK | BYK®-356 For Powder anti-crater and leveling additive for the formulation of resin masterbatches for powder coatings. It is a polyacrylate that is the solvent-free version of BYK-355. | |
| BYK-3560 | BYK | BYK-3560 is a silicone-free and fluorine-free surface additive for increasing the surface energy in aqueous, solvent-borne, UV-curable, and high-solid systems. It increases the surface energy of cured coatings overall, especially the polarity. This enable...view more BYK-3560 is a silicone-free and fluorine-free surface additive for increasing the surface energy in aqueous, solvent-borne, UV-curable, and high-solid systems. It increases the surface energy of cured coatings overall, especially the polarity. This enables the improved adhesion of subsequent layers such as paint, laminating foils, adhesives, and printing inks. The cured coating is also wetted more effectively, producing an excellent leveling of the subsequent coating. In addition, BYK-3560 also improves the leveling of the system in which it is being used. view less | |
| BYK-3565 | BYK | BYK-3565 is a silicone and polyether macromer-modified polyacrylate. It is a leveling additive that combines good leveling with anti-cratering properties, especially in aqueous systems. Given suitable compatibility, it can increase the surface energy of t...view more BYK-3565 is a silicone and polyether macromer-modified polyacrylate. It is a leveling additive that combines good leveling with anti-cratering properties, especially in aqueous systems. Given suitable compatibility, it can increase the surface energy of the cured coating film in all systems, which positively effects the wetting and leveling of the next coating layer as well as intercoat adhesion. view less | |
| BYK-3566 | BYK | BYK-3566 is a surface-active additive to improve leveling and increase the surface energy of aqueous, solvent borne, UV and 100 % systems with moderate anti-cratering properties. | |
| BYK-3568 | BYK | BYK-3568 is a surface-active additive to improve leveling and increase the surface energy of solvent-borne, 100 %, and UV systems, with a medium reduction in surface tension and a medium increase in surface slip. | |
| BYK®-358 N | BYK | BYK®-358 N is a solution of a polyacrylate that can be used as an anti-cratering and leveling additive in all solvent-borne coatings. It increases gloss and gives the coatings a long wave effect. It only causes a minor reduction in surface tension and doe...view more BYK®-358 N is a solution of a polyacrylate that can be used as an anti-cratering and leveling additive in all solvent-borne coatings. It increases gloss and gives the coatings a long wave effect. It only causes a minor reduction in surface tension and does not negatively influence the recoatability and intercoat adhesion. This product is suited for high quality pigmented and non-pigmented industrial coatings. BYK®-358 N does not cause turbidity in clear coats or haze in pigmented systems. This additive is thermally stable. view less | |
| BYK®-359 | BYK | BYK®-359 is a polyacrylate additive that improves leveling and gloss. It produces a long wave effect and avoids cratering in the system. These acrylate additives do not negatively influence recoatability or intercoat adhesion. Surface tension is only slig...view more BYK®-359 is a polyacrylate additive that improves leveling and gloss. It produces a long wave effect and avoids cratering in the system. These acrylate additives do not negatively influence recoatability or intercoat adhesion. Surface tension is only slightly reduced, and these additives are thermally stable. BYK-359 is mainly used as a leveling and anti-cratering additive in industrial coatings and coil coatings. Additionally it acts as a defoaming and air release agent. view less | |
| BYK®-359 For Powder | BYK | BYK®-359 For Powder is anti-crater and leveling additive for the formulation of resin masterbatches for powder coatings. It is a polyacrylate that is used to produce a resin masterbatch for powder coatings, especially for clear powder coatings. This pr...view more BYK®-359 For Powder is anti-crater and leveling additive for the formulation of resin masterbatches for powder coatings. It is a polyacrylate that is used to produce a resin masterbatch for powder coatings, especially for clear powder coatings. This product exhibits excellent anti-cratering along with optimum leveling. Fisheyes and pinholes are prevented to produce the best DOI (distinction of image) in the powder coating film. BYK-359 ensures quick and easy incorporation into the binder due to its good compatibility and low product viscosity. view less | |
| BYK®-360 P | BYK | BYK®-360 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. It is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. BYK-360 P improves leveling of powder coating systems and prevents "orange peel". Additio...view more BYK®-360 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. It is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. BYK-360 P improves leveling of powder coating systems and prevents "orange peel". Additionally, BYK-360 P prevents surface defects specific to powder coatings such as craters, pinholes and fisheyes. view less | |
| BYK®-361 N | BYK | BYK®-361 N is a polyacrylate that is the solvent-free version of BYK-358 N. These additives improve leveling and gloss. They produce a long wave effect and avoid cratering in the system. These acrylate additives do not negatively influence recoatability o...view more BYK®-361 N is a polyacrylate that is the solvent-free version of BYK-358 N. These additives improve leveling and gloss. They produce a long wave effect and avoid cratering in the system. These acrylate additives do not negatively influence recoatability or intercoat adhesion. Surface tension is only slightly reduced. These additives are thermally stable. view less | |
| BYK®-361 N For Powder | BYK | BYK®-361 N For Powder is a polyacrylate used to produce a resin masterbatch for powder coatings, especially for clear powder coatings. This product exhibits excellent compatibility with all powder coating resins. BYK-361 N provides maximum transparency wi...view more BYK®-361 N For Powder is a polyacrylate used to produce a resin masterbatch for powder coatings, especially for clear powder coatings. This product exhibits excellent compatibility with all powder coating resins. BYK-361 N provides maximum transparency with excellent leveling and outstanding performance in long termed exterior exposure conditions.Low viscosity facilitates the ease of incorporation of BYK-361 N. BYK-361 N is also suitable for pigmented systems. view less | |
| BYK®-364 P | BYK | BYK®-364 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product has a polar structure and therefore pigment wetting is generally improved. BYK-364 P, especially in TGIC-alternative powder coating systems, will improve DOI (distinction of image) an...view more BYK®-364 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product has a polar structure and therefore pigment wetting is generally improved. BYK-364 P, especially in TGIC-alternative powder coating systems, will improve DOI (distinction of image) and reduce pinholes at the surface of the coating. BYK-364 P also improves leveling of powder coatings systems and prevents "orange peel“. Additionally, BYK-364 P prevents other surface defects specific to powder coating such as craters and fisheyes. BYK-364 P is an OH-functional additive which can be crosslinked with a suitable binder into the coating system. view less | |
| BYK®-366 P | BYK | BYK®-366 P is a standard anti-crater and leveling additive for pigmented powder coatings. It is polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. ...view more BYK®-366 P is a standard anti-crater and leveling additive for pigmented powder coatings. It is polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. BYK-366 P very effectively prevents craters and improves leveling. Additionally pinholes, fisheyes and "orange-peel“ are reduced. view less | |
| BYK®-368 P | BYK | BYK®-368 P is a standard anti-crater and leveling additive for powder coatings to avoid fish eyes and other surface defects. It is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, p...view more BYK®-368 P is a standard anti-crater and leveling additive for powder coatings to avoid fish eyes and other surface defects. It is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. This product acts as an anti-cratering and leveling additive for especially critical systems. It reduces orange peel by improving the leveling of the powder coating film. Pinholes, fish eyes and other surface defect are efficient avoided. BYK-368 P is also suitable for UV curing systems. view less | |
| BYK®-370 | BYK | BYK®-370 is a reactive silicone surface additive that is a solution of a polyester modified hydroxy functional polydimethylsiloxane. This product reacts via its primary OH-groups with the binder and is preferably used in solvent-borne two-pack polyurethan...view more BYK®-370 is a reactive silicone surface additive that is a solution of a polyester modified hydroxy functional polydimethylsiloxane. This product reacts via its primary OH-groups with the binder and is preferably used in solvent-borne two-pack polyurethanes. It can also crosslink with the following binder systems: alkyd/melamine, polyester/melamine, acrylic/melamine, self-crosslinking acrylates, and epoxies. BYK-370 increases the surface slip. view less | |
| BYK-375 | BYK | BYK-375 is a silicone surface additive for aqueous systems. It is hydroxy-functional and imparts medium reduction of surface tension. | |
| BYK®-3750 | BYK | BYK®-3750 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne coating systems with a medium reduction in surface tension and a medium increase in surface slip. | |
| BYK®-3751 | BYK | BYK®-3751 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-borne and aqueous systems with a medium reduction in surface tension. | |
| BYK®-3752 | BYK | BYK®-3752 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-free, solvent-borne, and aqueous coating systems and printing inks with a medium reduction in surface tension and a medium increase in surface slip. | |
| BYK®-3753 | BYK | BYK®-3753 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coatings and printing inks with a medium reduction in surface tension and a medium increase in surface slip. | |
| BYK®-3754 | BYK | BYK®-3754 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coating systems with a strong reduction in the surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting, prevents cratering and increases surface slip. | |
| BYK-3755 | BYK | BYK-3755 is a silicone-containing surface additive with extended food contact compliance for solvent-borne coating systems with a medium reduction in surface tension and a medium increase in surface slip. | |
| BYK-3756 | BYK | BYK-3756 is a silicone-containing surface additive with extended food contact compliance for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous coating systems with a strong reduction in surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting prevents cratering and increases ...view more BYK-3756 is a silicone-containing surface additive with extended food contact compliance for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous coating systems with a strong reduction in surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting prevents cratering and increases surface slip. view less | |
| BYK-3760 | BYK | BYK-3760 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne, aqueous and UV coating systems as well as printing inks. It offers strong reduction of the surface tension and increased surface slip with minor foam stabilization. | |
| BYK®-3761 | BYK | BYK®-3761 is a silicone-containing surface additive for thermosets and solvent-borne coating systems with a strong reduction in the surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting, prevents cratering and increases surface slip. | |
| BYK®-3762 | BYK | BYK®-3762 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-free and solvent-bone coating systems, printing inks and adhesive systems, with a strong reduction in the surface tension. Very good substrate wetting, prevents cratering and increases surfac...view more BYK®-3762 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-free and solvent-bone coating systems, printing inks and adhesive systems, with a strong reduction in the surface tension. Very good substrate wetting, prevents cratering and increases surface slip. view less | |
| BYK®-3764 | BYK | BYK®-3764 is a solvent-free silicone surface additive for aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and adhesives to increase surface slip and to greatly reduce surface tension. Minor foam stabilization and low dosage. | |
| BYK®-377 | BYK | BYK®-377 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. The product improves substrate wetting and leveling at low dosages. In most cases only half the amount of a conventional silicone is needed to optimize substrate wetting, slip and tape release of UV c...view more BYK®-377 is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. The product improves substrate wetting and leveling at low dosages. In most cases only half the amount of a conventional silicone is needed to optimize substrate wetting, slip and tape release of UV curable, 2 pack PU, polyester/melamine and aqueous topcoats. Due to the good compatibility in common binder systems, the production of highly transparent varnishes is possible. Typically it does not cause turbidity in clearcoats. Sanding is required for recoat adhesion. The OH groups of BYK-377 can react with polyisocyanates view less | |
| BYK®-3770 | BYK | BYK®-3770 is a silicone-containing surface additive, polyester-modified, for solvent-borne coating systems and UP gel coats. OH-functional. Strong reduction in surface tension. | |
| BYK®-3771 | BYK | BYK®-3771 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-free, radiation-curable, and solvent-borne coatings, adhesives, and printing inks with a strong reduction in the surface tension. OH-functional and solvent-free. | |
| BYK®-378 | BYK | BYK®-378 is a polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane. This product causes strong increase in slip and a medium to high reduction in surface tension combined with low foam stabilization. BYK-378 improves substrate wetting and prevents cratering. BYK-378 i...view more BYK®-378 is a polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane. This product causes strong increase in slip and a medium to high reduction in surface tension combined with low foam stabilization. BYK-378 improves substrate wetting and prevents cratering. BYK-378 is a highly effective polyether modified poly-dimethyl-siloxane and typically does not adversely affect coating transparency and gloss. BYK-378 displays excellent compatibility and can be used in solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coatings systems. However, due to formulation viabilities, testing prior to production is recommended in all applications. view less | |
| BYK®-3780 | BYK | BYK®-3780 is a silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne coating systems with a slight reduction in surface tension and slight increase in surface slip. Thermostable up to 250 °C. Good leveling with defoaming properties. | |
| BYK®-381 | BYK | BYK®-381 is a leveling additive for aqueous systems. It is a solution of a polyacrylate, ionic. This product is an acrylic leveling additive which improves only leveling and has no effect on surface tension. | |
| BYK-390 | BYK | BYK-390 is a surface additive on polyacrylate basis for solvent-borne systems. It prevents boiling marks in baking systems and has an air-releasing effect. | |
| BYK®-3900 P | BYK | BYK®-3900 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. It is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. This product is a very effective leveling and anti-crater additive for especially critica...view more BYK®-3900 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. It is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. This product is a very effective leveling and anti-crater additive for especially critical powder coating systems. It improves the tolerance of the powder coating system towards contamination which might occur during production or application of powder coatings ("post-wetting effect“). As a result BYK-3900P prevents craters, pinholes and other surface defects in powder coatings. BYK-3900P is also suitable for UV-curing powder coating systems. view less | |
| BYK®-3902 P | BYK | BYK®-3902 P is a leveling additive for powder coatings. It is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, and acrylics. BYK-3902 P is a new innovati...view more BYK®-3902 P is a leveling additive for powder coatings. It is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. This product is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, and acrylics. BYK-3902 P is a new innovative leveling additive for powder coatings. Due to its excellent dispersibility the additive improves leveling and gloss in powder coatings. It prevents impurities, craters and fish eyes. BYK-3902 P can be used in all kinds of powder coating formulations and is especially suited for thin layer systems due to its dispersibility. view less |
