BYK-1794 is a silicone-free, emissions-free polymer defoamer suitable for solvent-borne, solvent-free, high-solid, and UV-curing systems. It is compatible with polyurethanes, epoxies, and wood substrates. Ideal for a variety of applications, including wood coatings, floor coatings, coil coatings, concrete coatings, and printing inks, it is VOC-free and effective in solventless, high solids, and radiation cure coatings. Additionally, it can be used in laminating and solvent-free adhesives.

Chemical Family: Polyolefins

Labeling Claims: Silicone-free, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)

Features: Defoaming, Emission-free

End Uses: Coil Coating, Concrete Coating, Floor Coatings, Laminating Adhesive, Printing Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Solvent Free (100% Solids) Adhesive, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, UV Coating, Wood Coating

Synonyms: 1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

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Applications & Uses

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Compatible Polymers & Resins
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Cure Method
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Ink & Toner End Applications
Use Level
0.1 - 1% (Adhesives & Sealants), 0.1 - 1% (Printing Inks Industry), 0.1 - 1% (Liquid Coatings), 0.1 - 1% (Ambient Curing Systems)
Application Information

Liquid Coatings

Special Features and Benefits

BYK-1794 is an emissions-free defoamer and air release agent in accordance with the AgBB (Committee for the Health-Related Evaluation of Building Products) and the French standard. The additive is particularly recommended for high-solids and solvent-free systems based on epoxy, PUR, polyaspartics, and UV systems. It is suitable for pigmented and non-pigmented systems, has no impact on surface properties and takes effect both during production and subsequent processing. The additive has 100 % solids and is VOC-free. BYK-1794 is used, for example, in thick layer systems such as floor coatings. BYK-1794 is highly compatible with solvent-free coatings for ballast tanks, tank interiors, etc. It is also extremely effective in 100 % polyurethane and polyaspartic acid ester systems for pipelines and concrete coatings as well as other solvent-free coating systems for high-performance protective coatings. In typical solvent-borne coil coating systems (e.g. polyester melamine or PUR), BYK-1794 is very compatible and also provides good, spontaneous defoaming. Excellent results are achieved in UV systems for wood and furniture coatings. 

Recommended Levels

0.1-1 % additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

BYK-1794 can be incorporated in the millbase as well as in the letdown product. If post-added, ensure sufficient shear forces are applied.

 

Ambient Curing Systems

Special Features and Benefits

BYK-1794 is an emissions-free defoamer and air release agent in accordance with the AgBB (Committee for the Health-Related Evaluation of Building Products) and the French standard. The additive is particularly recommended for high-solids and solvent-free systems based on polyurethane. BYK-1794 is used, for example, in thick layer systems such as floor coatings. It is suitable for pigmented systems, has no impact on surface properties, and takes effect during production and subsequent processing. BYK-1794 has 100 % solids and is VOC-free.

Recommended Levels

0.1-1 % additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

BYK-1794 can be incorporated in the millbase as well as in the letdown product. If post-added, ensure sufficient shear forces are applied.

 

Printing Inks Industry

Special Features and Benefits

BYK-1794 is an emissions-free defoamer and air release agent. Excellent results can be achieved in pigmented UV printing inks. The additive shows no impact on surface properties or transparency, and takes effect both during production and in subsequent processing. BYK-1794 has 100 % solids and is VOC-free.

Recommended Levels

0.1-1 % additive (as supplied) based upon the total formulation.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

BYK-1794 can be incorporated in the millbase as well as in the letdown product. If post-added, ensure sufficient shear forces are applied.

 

Adhesives & Sealants

Special Features and Benefits

BYK-1794 is an emissions-free defoamer and air release agent in accordance with AgBB (Committee for the Health-Related Evaluation of Building Products) and the French standard. The additive is particularly recommended for solvent-free systems based on PUR and epoxy. BYK-1794 can be used, for example, in laminating adhesives both for thin layers and thick layer systems. It is suitable for filled and unfilled systems and has no impact on surface properties or transparency. BYK-1794 has 100 % solids and is VOC-free.

Recommended Levels

0.1-1 % additive (as supplied) based upon the total formulation.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

BYK-1794 can be incorporated easily and takes effect both during production and processing.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)100%-
Density (at 20°C)0.85g/ml-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CDIN 51794
Flash Pointmin. 200°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 250°CDerived
Melting Pointmax. 5°CDerived
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.853g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Density (at 40°C, 1013hPa)0.84g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)max. 0.1hPa-
Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C)235mm²/s-
AppearanceLiquid--
ColorColorless
Flammability (liquids)Sustains Combustion--
Immiscible InWater--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 1%)7-Universal pH-Value Indicator
Composition Data

Mixture of foam-destroying polymers, silicone-free

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