BYK-017 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous pigment concentrates and glycol pastes used in printing inks and coatings. It prevents foam during grinding, ensures long-term stability, and is particularly suitable for resin-containing grinds.

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends, Polysiloxanes

Labeling Claims: Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)-free

Applicable Processes: Grinding Application

Features: Defoaming, Excellent Stability, Excellent Storage Stability

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Application Area
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Ink & Toner End Applications
Use Level
0.2 - 0.8% (Coatings Industry), 0.2 - 0.8% (Printing Inks)
Product Application

Printing Inks
Special Features and Benefits

  • BYK-017 is particularly suitable for defoaming the millbase during dispersion and subsequent processing.
  • It is characterized by outstanding defoaming during grinding and good storage stability.
  • This results in improved grinding and handling of the finished pigment concentrates.

Recommended Use
The additive is particularly recommended for defoaming aqueous pigment concentrates for printing ink systems.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

  • Due to its high incompatibility, the defoamer must be incorporated at high shear forces to ensure a good distribution.
  • Otherwise defects may occur in the system.

Coatings Industry
Special Features and Benefits
BYK-017 is particularly suitable for defoaming the millbase during dispersion and subsequent processing.
It is characterized by outstanding defoaming properties during grinding and good storage stability.
This results in improved grinding and handling of the finished pigment concentrates.
Recommended Use
The additive is recommended for defoaming glycol pastes and aqueous pigment concentrates for aqueous coating systems.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

  • Due to its high incompatibility, the defoamer must be incorporated at high shear forces to ensure a good distribution.
  • Otherwise defects may occur in the system.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)1.02g/ml-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ignition Temperaturemin. 200°CDIN 51794
Density (at 20°C)1.021g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Flash Pointmin. 100°C49 (Pensky-Martens)
Boiling Pointmin. 200°C
pH Value (at 20°C, 1% Concentration)7-Universal pH-Value Indicator
ColorLight Brown--
Immiscible inWater--
AppearanceLight--
Composition Data

Compound of foam-destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
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