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RHEOBYK-431

RHEOBYK-431 is a liquid rheology additive for solvent-borne coatings, adhesives, and sealants to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. With the aid of the pigments and fillers, the additive generates a three-dimensional network structure. The entanglement of the high molecular weight polymers is responsible for the development of the pseudoplastic flow behavior.

The polarity of the system and the incorporation temperature influence the rheological effectiveness. The settling of the pigments and fillers is prevented and outstanding anti-sagging properties are produced due to the rapid rebound in viscosity after shearing. The additive has no "false body effect", no negative influence on the intercoat adhesion, and it is easy to process on account of its liquid form.

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BYK manufactures an expanding portfolio of additives for adhesion systems, including aqueous dispersions, solvent-borne systems and solvent-free reactive systems, such as epoxies, acrylates, polyurethanes, and silane-terminated polymers. BYK’s adhesive and sealant additives offer silicone and silicone-free polymer defoamers, liquid rheology additives, wetting and dispersing agents, and surface additives.

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