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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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AQUACER® 507 BYK AQUACER® 507 is an anionic emulsion of an oxidized HD polyethylene wax. It is suitable for use in non-ionic and anionic water-borne automotive systems and industrial paints. This product enhances flip-flop effect, improves the D.O.I. of clear coats, enhan...view more AQUACER® 507 is an anionic emulsion of an oxidized HD polyethylene wax. It is suitable for use in non-ionic and anionic water-borne automotive systems and industrial paints. This product enhances flip-flop effect, improves the D.O.I. of clear coats, enhances hardness and slip, and reduces short wave defects (mottling, Bénard cells). view less Request Sample
AQUACER® 840 BYK AQUACER® 840 is a cationic emulsion of an oxidized HD polyethylene wax. This product is suitable for use in non-ionic and anionic water-borne automotive systems and industrial paints. It enhances flip-flop effect, improves the D.O.I. of clear coats, impro...view more AQUACER® 840 is a cationic emulsion of an oxidized HD polyethylene wax. This product is suitable for use in non-ionic and anionic water-borne automotive systems and industrial paints. It enhances flip-flop effect, improves the D.O.I. of clear coats, improves orientation of effect pigments and reduces short wave defects. view less Request Sample
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. Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
BYK-3455 BYK BYK-3455 is a fluorine-free Silicone Additive to Improve Substrate Wetting and Leveling in Aqueous Systems and Solvent-free UV Coatings. Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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. Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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. Request Sample
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. Request Sample
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. Request Sample
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. Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
BYK®-3751 BYK BYK®-3751 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-borne and aqueous systems with a medium reduction in surface tension. Request Sample
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. Request Sample
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 Request Sample
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 Request Sample
BYK®-392 BYK BYK®-392 is a solution of a polyacrylate. This product is used as anti-popping additive in solvent-borne baking systems. Due to its non-polar structure it acts as a defoaming and air release agent. It is especially active in airless-/airmix systems. BYK-3...view more BYK®-392 is a solution of a polyacrylate. This product is used as anti-popping additive in solvent-borne baking systems. Due to its non-polar structure it acts as a defoaming and air release agent. It is especially active in airless-/airmix systems. BYK-392 improves leveling and gloss. Surface tension is only slightly reduced. view less Request Sample
BYK®-3931 P BYK BYK®-3931 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. It is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. BYK-3931 P is a very effective anti-crater additive which should be used in combination w...view more BYK®-3931 P is a polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. It is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. BYK-3931 P is a very effective anti-crater additive which should be used in combination with standard leveling additives. In especially sensitive powder coatings, BYK-3931 P enhances the effectiveness of standard additives and prevents surface craters, fish eyes and pinholes due to its air/coating interfacial activity. The result is smooth and perfect leveling. BYK-3931 P is especially recommended for binder-rich formulations which are more sensitive to cratering. view less Request Sample
BYK®-3932 P BYK BYK®-3932 P is a special leveling additive with surface protective properties for powder coatings. This product is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, and acrylics. Request Sample
BYK®-3933 P BYK BYK®-3933 P is a modified polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. BYK-3933 P is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. Contrary to the standard leveling additives, BYK-3933 P has a multifunct...view more BYK®-3933 P is a modified polyacrylate, adsorbed on silicon dioxide. BYK-3933 P is effective in powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester/epoxy, polyester, polyurethane and acrylics. Contrary to the standard leveling additives, BYK-3933 P has a multifunctional performance profile. view less Request Sample
BYK®-3950 P BYK BYK®-3950 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. It is a copolymer with pigment affinic groups. BYK-3950 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder co...view more BYK®-3950 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. It is a copolymer with pigment affinic groups. BYK-3950 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder coating. Furthermore the optical appearance is improved (DOI). The optimized pigment / filler reception provides an excellent out-gassing of the powder coating. The adhesion potential of the processing additive improves substrate wetting. view less Request Sample
BYK®-3951 P BYK BYK®-3951 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. BYK-3951 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder coating. Furthermore the optical appearance is im...view more BYK®-3951 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. BYK-3951 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder coating. Furthermore the optical appearance is improved (DOI). The optimized pigment / filler reception provides an excellent out-gassing of the powder coating. view less Request Sample
BYK-397 BYK BYK-397 is a silicone-and fluorine-free leveling additive for solvent-borne coating systems with excellent defoaming properties. Request Sample
BYK®-399 BYK BYK®-399 is a polymeric leveling additive that is silicone-free. This is suitable for all gloss levels with no negative impact on gloss or haze. This product has excellent flow and leveling properties and a slight reduction of liquid surface tension. Request Sample
BYK®-DYNWET 800 BYK BYK®-DYNWET 800 is a silicone-free surface additive for aqueous adhesives and sealants. It reduces the dynamic surface tension during fast application processes and thus improves subtrate wetting. Request Sample
BYK®-P 104 S BYK BYK®-P 104 S is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems. It is a solution of a lower molecular weight unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer and a polysiloxane copolymer. This product can be used in the same systems as BYK-P 104. The ...view more BYK®-P 104 S is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems. It is a solution of a lower molecular weight unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer and a polysiloxane copolymer. This product can be used in the same systems as BYK-P 104. The additive also contains a small amount of a polysiloxane copolymer to more effectively avoid flooding. This silicone content is additionally helpful in preventing Bénard cells and silking, and also improves surface slip, leveling and orientation of flatting agents or aluminium flakes. Therefore it is oftentimes not necessary to add a separate dosage of an otherwise needed silicone additive. view less Request Sample
BYK®-UV 3500 BYK BYK®-UV 3500 is a surface additive for radiation curing systems. It is a polyether modified acryl functional polydimethylsiloxane. In aqueous UV-coatings BYK-UV 3500 gives excellent leveling, high surface slip and tape release with permanent effect due to...view more BYK®-UV 3500 is a surface additive for radiation curing systems. It is a polyether modified acryl functional polydimethylsiloxane. In aqueous UV-coatings BYK-UV 3500 gives excellent leveling, high surface slip and tape release with permanent effect due to crosslinking by acryl functionality. In non-aqueous radiation curable systems BYK-UV 3500 gives excellent surface slip and tape release with permanent effect due to crosslinking by acryl functionality, as well as improved leveling. view less Request Sample
BYK®-UV 3510 BYK BYK®-UV 3510 is a surface additive for radiation curing systems. It is a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane. In non-aqueous systems BYK-UV 3510 improves substrate wetting and tape release as well as leveling, and increases surface slip. Request Sample
BYK®-UV 3530 BYK BYK®-UV 3530 is a surface additive for radiation curable systems. It is a polyether modified acryl functional polydimethylsiloxane. In aqueous UV-coatings BYK-UV 3530 improves substrate wetting due to the strong reduction of surface tension. In non-aqueou...view more BYK®-UV 3530 is a surface additive for radiation curable systems. It is a polyether modified acryl functional polydimethylsiloxane. In aqueous UV-coatings BYK-UV 3530 improves substrate wetting due to the strong reduction of surface tension. In non-aqueous radiation curable systems leveling is improved. The surface tension, foam behavior or transparency are scarcely influenced. view less Request Sample
BYK®-UV 3570 BYK BYK®-UV 3570 is a surface additive for radiation curable systems. It is a 70% solution of a polyester modified acrylic functional poly-dimethyl-siloxane in PONPGDA (propoxylated 2 neopentyl glycol diacrylate). This product exhibits, depending on the level...view more BYK®-UV 3570 is a surface additive for radiation curable systems. It is a 70% solution of a polyester modified acrylic functional poly-dimethyl-siloxane in PONPGDA (propoxylated 2 neopentyl glycol diacrylate). This product exhibits, depending on the level, controlled improvement of surface slip and allows easy surface slip adjustment. BYK-UV 3570 improves leveling, substrate wetting and orientation of flatting agents. It has a high acrylic functionality and is solvent-free. BYK-UV 3570 does not need to be labeled in accordance with EC-Directive 88/379/EWG and is nonhazardous as defined in ADR/RID, IMDG/IMO, ICAO/IATA regulations. view less Request Sample
BYKETOL®-AQ BYK BYKETOL®-AQ is a combination of surface active, low molecular weight polymers used as leveling and anti-popping additives for aqueous systems. BYKETOL-AQ and BYKETOL-WS are leveling additives with defoaming properties that prevent bubbles and boiling mark...view more BYKETOL®-AQ is a combination of surface active, low molecular weight polymers used as leveling and anti-popping additives for aqueous systems. BYKETOL-AQ and BYKETOL-WS are leveling additives with defoaming properties that prevent bubbles and boiling marks (pinholes) in baking systems. Additionally, BYKETOL-AQ is HAPS- (Butyl glycol) and APEO-free. view less Request Sample
BYKETOL-OK BYK BYKETOL-OK is a silicone-free surface additive for solvent-borne coatings to prevent surface defectsand to improve leveling. Request Sample
DISPERBYK®-174 BYK DISPERBYK®-174 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is especially sui...view more DISPERBYK®-174 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is especially suitable for producing pigment concentrates. In addition to stabilizing pigments, DISPERBYK®-174 reduces millbase viscosity, thus enabling the formulator to produce highly filled pigment concentrates without difficulty view less Request Sample