BYK-1799 is a VOC-free, silicone-containing defoamer for solvent-borne, high-solid, and solvent-free systems. It is particularly suitable for 100% UV systems, offering extremely high defoaming action, and is especially recommended for matted and pigmented systems as well as printing inks.

Functions: Defoamer

Chemical Family: Polysiloxanes

End Uses: Printing Ink, Radiation Curable Ink, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, UV Coating, Varnishes, Wood Coating

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

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

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Identification & Functionality

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Coating End Applications
Ink & Toner End Applications
Use Level
0.2 - 0.8% (Printing Inks), 0.05 - 0.5% (Liquid Coatings)
Application Information

Liquid Coatings
Special Features and Benefits

BYK-1799 is a highly effective, emission-free silicone defoamer that is especially suitable for 100% UV systems. The additive displays excellent spontaneous defoaming and is effective against both macro- and microfoam. Even at a low dosage, BYK-1799 has powerful defoaming properties, which makes it particularly recommended for matted or pigmented systems that have a certain tendency towards foam stabilization. Furthermore, the additive is characterized by being highly effective in high-solid and solvent-free systems based on epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic acid esters, as they are used in architectural or protective coatings.

Recommended Levels
0.05-0.5% (in exceptional cases up to 0.8%) 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
To achieve optimal defoaming, BYK-1799 should be added as early as the millbase stage. If incorporating at a later stage, sufficiently high shear forces must be applied to ensure the defoamer is well distributed and to prevent cratering.

 

Printing Inks
Special Features and Benefits

BYK-1799 is a highly effective defoamer that contains silicone and is particularly recommended for radiation-curing pigment concentrates and printing inks. The additive can also be used for overprint varnishes if sufficient shear force is introduced.
Recommended Levels
0.2-0.8% 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
To ensure the full effect, the defoamer should be added as early as the grinding stage or at the start of the manufacturing process. If post-adding, sufficiently high shear forces must be applied to ensure the additive is well distributed and to prevent cratering.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.99g/ml-
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)min. 98%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CM0062, Analytics Wesel
Flash Pointmin. 300°CAfnor T 60103 closed cup
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 300°CDerived
Melting Pointmax. -55°CDerived
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.976g/cm³Oscillating U-tube (at 20°C)
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)max. 0.1hPaDerived
Dynamic Viscosity (at 20°C)156mPa.sP/K 20°C
AppearanceSuspension--
ColorCloudy, off-white - light grey--
Flammability (liquids)Sustains Combustion--
Immiscible InWater--
OdorSlight--
pH (Concentration: 1%)7-Universal pH-Value Indicator
Composition Data

Blend of hydrophobic solids and foam-destroying polysiloxanes

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Storage Conditions

Mix well before use.