BYK-337 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-borne and aqueous systems that provides a strong reduction in surface tension.

Functions: Surface Modifier, Surface Tension Modifier

Chemical Family: Polydimethylsiloxanes

End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Features: Surface Tension Reduction

Enhanced TDS

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Features & Benefits

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Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.96g/ml-
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)15%-
Flash Point78.0°C-
SolventDipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ignition Temperaturemin. 392°FDIN 51 794/ DIN prEN 14 522
Density (at 20°C)0.96g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Lower Explosion Limit1.3%V-
Upper Explosion Limit8.7%V
Flash Point78°C49 (Pensky-Martens)
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)max. 1hPaDerived
Initial Boiling Point184°CDerived
Melting Pointmax. 5°CDerived
Miscible inWater--
pH Value (at 20°C, 1% Concentration)7-Universal pH-Value Indicator
ColorClear--
AppearanceLiquid--
Note

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

Composition Data

Solution of a polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

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