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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Manufactured By
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
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Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Use Level
- 0.3 - 1% (Household, Industrial, and Commercial Cleaning Agents), 0.1 - 0.5% (Coatings Industry)
- Application Information
Coatings Industry
Special Features and Benefits
The defoamer has been specifically developed for universal use in APEO-free emulsions. Thanks to the addition of a silicone, it achieves an excellent level of effectiveness. BYK-038 should preferably be used in emulsion systems with a PVC range between 30 and 70.
Recommended Use
Particularly recommended for emulsion paints and high gloss emulsion systems but also for emulsion plasters. The defoamer may also be used in the production of emulsion binders.
Recommended Levels
0.1-0.5% additive (as supplied) based on total formulation. In exceptional cases up to 0.8%.
The dosage levels are indicated for the purpose of orientation. Optimal dosage levels are determined through series of tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
Generally, 2/3 of the defoamer are added to the millbase and 1/3 is added to the letdown or the finished paint. Sufficient shear forces are necessary for incorporation in order to avoid negative side effects.Household, Industrial, and Commercial Cleaning Agents
Special Features and Benefits
BYK-038 is a silicone-containing mineral oil defoamer for aqueous care products and cleaning agents, which can demonstrate its considerable defoaming effect already during production. This effect is maintained after application.
Recommended Levels
0.3-1% additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
The additive is preferably added at the start of formulation, however it is possible to use it at any stage of manufacture.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (at 20°C) 0.88 g/ml - Volatile Organic Compound Content max. 1500 ppm - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Lower Explosion Limit 0.60 %V Upper Explosion Limit 7.50 %V Auto Ignition Tempertaure min. 200 °C M0062, Analytics Wesel Flash Point min. 100.00 °C Pensky-Martens Melting Point max. 0 °C Derived Density (at 20°C) 0.88 g/cm³ Oscillating U-tube Density (at 40°C) 0.87 g/cm³ Oscillating U-tube Vapour Pressure (at 20°C) max. 1 hPa Derived Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C) 87.35 mm²/s - Appearance Liquid - - Color Cloudy light yellow - - Flammability (liquids) Sustains Combustion - - Immiscible In Water - - pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 1%) 8 - Universal pH-Value Indicator - Composition Data
Mixture of paraffinic mineral oils and hydrophobic components. Contains silicone.
Regulatory & Compliance
- OEM Specifications
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Separation possible. Mix well before use.