Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Manufactured By
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Application Area
- Coating End Applications
- Use Level
- 0.1 - 0.3%
- Product Application
Coatings Industry
Special Features and Benefits
The additive provides a strong reduction in the surface tension of coating systems. It therefore especially improves substrate wetting and prevents cratering. Surface slip, gloss and anti-blocking are also increased.
Recommended Use
The additive is particularly recommended for all solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coatings.
Recommended Levels
0.1-0.3% additive (as supplied) based upon 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 can be incorporated during any stage of the production process, including post-addition.
Special 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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C) 52 % - Flash Point 76 °C - Solvents Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether - - Density (at 20°C) 0.99 g/ml - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Auto Ignition Tempertaure min. 200 °C DIN 51794 Flash Point 76 °C Pensky-Martens Initial Boiling Point ca. 190 °C Derived Melting Point max. 0 °C Derived Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa) 0.99 g/cm³ 4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C) Vapour Pressure (at 20°C) max. 1 hPa Derived Appearance Liquid - - Color Colorless Flammability (liquids) Sustains Combustion - - Miscible in Water - - pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 10%) 7.0 Universal pH-Value Indicator - Note
The additive is the fluorine-free alternative to BYK-341 and BYK-344 and replaces both products.
- Composition Data
Solution of a polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane
Regulatory & Compliance
- OEM Specifications