BYK-301 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-borne and aqueous systems that provides a medium reduction of surface tension.

Functions: Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Polydimethylsiloxanes

Features: Surface Tension Reduction, Water-based

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.97g/ml-
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)52%-
Flash Point63.0°C-
SolventButylglycol--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ignition Temperaturemin. 200°CDIN 51 794/ DIN prEN 14 522
Completely Miscible inWater
Density (at 20°C)0.97g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Lower Explosion Limit1.1%V-
Upper Explosion Limits10.6%V
Flash Point63°C49 (Pensky-Martens)
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)max. 1hPaDerived
Initial Boiling Point168°CDerived
pH Value (at 20°C, 10% Concentration)6--
ColorColorless--
AppearanceLiquid--
Note

Unlike so-called silicone oils, this additive is very user-friendly. However, before use, one should determine in test series whether foam is stabilized in certain systems and check the recoatability and crater development.

Composition Data

Solution of a polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

Regulatory & Compliance

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