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BYK has an established history of innovation such as being the first additive manufacturer to begin using Controlled Polymerization Technology (CPT), launching the first rheology-modified wax emulsion, and being one of the first companies to use nanotechnology for improving Coatings properties. BYK invests approximately 7.5% of its earnings in R&D—three times more than the industry average.
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BYK®-018 BYK BYK®-018 is a mixture of hydrophobic solids and foam destroying polysiloxanes. It is especially suitable for pigmented emulsion systems based on styrene/ acrylate, acrylate or acrylate/polyurethane combinations with a low PVC. In industrial emulsion paint...view more BYK®-018 is a mixture of hydrophobic solids and foam destroying polysiloxanes. It is especially suitable for pigmented emulsion systems based on styrene/ acrylate, acrylate or acrylate/polyurethane combinations with a low PVC. In industrial emulsion paints that are applied by dipping, flow coating, and airless spraying BYK-018 is very efficient against microfoam. view less Request Sample
BYK®-019 BYK BYK®-019 is a solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. BYK-019 is recommended for aqueous coatings based on polyurethane dispersions and polyurethane /acrylic combinations. It is also effective for defoaming pigment concentrate formulations....view more BYK®-019 is a solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. BYK-019 is recommended for aqueous coatings based on polyurethane dispersions and polyurethane /acrylic combinations. It is also effective for defoaming pigment concentrate formulations. To reduce microfoam, a combination of BYK-019 with BYK-024 in a ratio of 3:2 has been shown to give excellent results. view less Request Sample
BYK®-021 BYK BYK®-021 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. It is particularly useful for pigmented emulsions based on styrene/acrylics, acrylics or acrylic/polyurethanes with PVC‘s of 18-25%. This defoamer has demonstrate...view more BYK®-021 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. It is particularly useful for pigmented emulsions based on styrene/acrylics, acrylics or acrylic/polyurethanes with PVC‘s of 18-25%. This defoamer has demonstrated high activity against microfoam in high gloss and semi-gloss aqueous coatings, specifically in airless and air-assisted spray applied coatings. view less Request Sample
BYK®-022 BYK BYK®-022 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. It 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 a...view more BYK®-022 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. It 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. view less Request Sample
BYK®-023 BYK BYK®-023 is an emulsion of foam destroying polysiloxanes, hydrophobic solids and emulsifiers. This product is preferably used in pigmented emulsion paints with PVC‘s of 30-50% based on styrene/acrylics, acrylic or terpolymer binders. It also can be used i...view more BYK®-023 is an emulsion of foam destroying polysiloxanes, hydrophobic solids and emulsifiers. This product is preferably used in pigmented emulsion paints with PVC‘s of 30-50% based on styrene/acrylics, acrylic or terpolymer binders. It also can be used in hybrid systems. view less Request Sample
BYK®-024 BYK BYK®-024 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product is suited for emulsion systems with PVC‘s from 0 to 25% based on polyurethane and acrylic/polyurethane. It is especially useful in rolling, brushing ...view more BYK®-024 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product is suited for emulsion systems with PVC‘s from 0 to 25% based on polyurethane and acrylic/polyurethane. It is especially useful in rolling, brushing or spraying applications. view less Request Sample
BYK®-025 BYK BYK®-025 is a solution of foam destroying polysiloxanes. It is highly recommended for non-pigmented polyurethane and acrylic/ polyurethane emulsion systems. This defoamer is very easily incorporated and allows optimizing dosage by post-addition while the ...view more BYK®-025 is a solution of foam destroying polysiloxanes. It is highly recommended for non-pigmented polyurethane and acrylic/ polyurethane emulsion systems. This defoamer is very easily incorporated and allows optimizing dosage by post-addition while the paint is running on a curtain coater. view less Request Sample
BYK®-028 BYK BYK®-028 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product is the standard defoamer for water-based systems and the basis (starting selection) for the testing of a defoamer series. BYK-028 is suitable for dis...view more BYK®-028 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product is the standard defoamer for water-based systems and the basis (starting selection) for the testing of a defoamer series. BYK-028 is suitable for dispersion paints with a PVC from 0 to 25 based on acrylate/polyurethane or polyurethane. BYK-028 is easy to incorporate. view less Request Sample
BYK®-044 BYK BYK®-044 is an emulsion of hydrophobic particles and polysiloxanes. It is especially suitable for defoaming of the millbase during dispersion and further processing. The product defoams excellently glycol pastes and aqueous pigment concentrates. For defoa...view more BYK®-044 is an emulsion of hydrophobic particles and polysiloxanes. It is especially suitable for defoaming of the millbase during dispersion and further processing. The product defoams excellently glycol pastes and aqueous pigment concentrates. For defoaming of emulsion paints and dispersions lacquers BYK-044 is preferably used in pure acrylic and styrene acrylic emulsions. view less Request Sample
BYK®-070 BYK BYK®-070 is a solution of foam destroying polymers and polysiloxanes. This product was developed for medium to high polar systems and is successfully used in the following resins: thermoplastic acrylics, chlorinated rubber, polyurethane, alkyd/urea, alkyd...view more BYK®-070 is a solution of foam destroying polymers and polysiloxanes. This product was developed for medium to high polar systems and is successfully used in the following resins: thermoplastic acrylics, chlorinated rubber, polyurethane, alkyd/urea, alkyd/melamine, and acrylic/melamine. Suggested application fields include machinery paints, radiator paints, industrial coatings, automotive systems and wood lacquers. view less Request Sample
BYK®-085 BYK BYK®-085 is a polymethylalkylsiloxane. This product is the solvent-free version of BYK-077 and is used especially in systems in which solvent-free additives are requested or where a special solvent requirement exists. Request Sample
BYK®-088 BYK BYK®-088 is a solution of foam destroying polymers and polysiloxanes. This product displays excellent results in all solvent-borne and solvent-free systems (including aromaticfree formulations). The effective substance complies with FDA § 175.300 and is t...view more BYK®-088 is a solution of foam destroying polymers and polysiloxanes. This product displays excellent results in all solvent-borne and solvent-free systems (including aromaticfree formulations). The effective substance complies with FDA § 175.300 and is therefore especially appropriate for can coatings. Excellent performance is also demonstrated in the following systems: general industrial coatings, wood and furniture coatings and solvent-free UV-curing formulations. view less Request Sample
BYK®-093 BYK BYK®-093 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product has a broad application profile. It is very compatible, and therefore exhibits a low tendency for surface defects (e. g. cratering, turbidity). This ...view more BYK®-093 is a mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. This product has a broad application profile. It is very compatible, and therefore exhibits a low tendency for surface defects (e. g. cratering, turbidity). This additive combines a high efficiency with a broad compatibility in various coating systems. BYK-093 is highly suitable for clear and pigmented coatings, for all degrees of gloss and for all typical application methods. view less Request Sample
BYK®-094 BYK BYK®-094 is a compound of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids. This product shows an excellent long-term efficiency, and it is as well suitable for flexo and gravure inks. BYK-094 is especially suitable for pigmented and non pigmented aqu...view more BYK®-094 is a compound of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids. This product shows an excellent long-term efficiency, and it is as well suitable for flexo and gravure inks. BYK-094 is especially suitable for pigmented and non pigmented aqueous paints. It prevents foam during production and application of the paints. view less Request Sample
BYK®-141 BYK BYK®-141 is a solution of foam destroying polymers and polysiloxanes. This product is used in general industrial coatings, paper coatings, flooring systems and curtain coatings for wooden substrates. Preferred binders are oil-free polyesters, vinyls, poly...view more BYK®-141 is a solution of foam destroying polymers and polysiloxanes. This product is used in general industrial coatings, paper coatings, flooring systems and curtain coatings for wooden substrates. Preferred binders are oil-free polyesters, vinyls, polyurethane, epoxy esters, nitrocellulose, and acid-curing systems. view less Request Sample
BYK®-1610 BYK BYK®-1610 is an emulsion of hydrophobic solids, emulsifiers and foam destroying polysiloxanes. This product is recommended for use in emulsion paints with PVC‘s of 35 - 70. BYK-1610 also exhibits excellent efficiency in emulsion plasters. Request Sample
BYK®-1615 BYK BYK®-1615 is an emulsion of hydrophobic solids, emulsifiers and foam destroying polysiloxanes. This product is recommended for highly filled emulsion paints with PVC‘s of 60 - 85. Request Sample