Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Manufactured By
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Coating End Applications
- Use Level
- 0.05 - 0.5%
- Product Application
Coatings and Printing Inks
Special Features and Benefits
The additive provides a large decrease in surface tension in aqueous systems and therefore improves substrate wetting and leveling in particular. Foam stabilization does not occur or only very minimally and recoatability is not affected. The additive does not increase surface slip. If higher surface slip is desired, we recommend combining it with a polysiloxane such as BYK-333.
Recommended Use
The additive is recommended for all aqueous coatings, printing inks and overprint varnishes which contain a small proportion of organic co-solvent.
Recommended Levels
0.05-0.5% additive (as supplied) based upon total formulation. The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal dosage levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
The additive is preferably added to the finished formulation. It can, however, be added at any stage during production.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Active Substance 100 % - Density (at 20°C) 1.04 g/ml - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Kinematic Viscosity (at 20°C) 62.5 mm²/s - Ignition Temperature min. 392 °F DIN 51 794/ DIN prEN 14 522 Density (at 20°C) 1.04 g/cc 4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C) Flash Point min. 212 °F 49 (Pensky-Martens) Vapor Pressure (at 68°F) max. 1 hPa - Initial Boiling Point min. 392 °F - Melting Point max. 32 °F - Immiscible in Water - - pH Value (at 20°C, 10% Concentration) 7 - - Color Grey, Light Brown - - Appearance Liquid - - - Note
Solvent-free version of BYK-346. The additive requires a small amount of co-solvent in the formulation (approx. 5% of the total solvent content) in order to avoid turbidity. The effectivity of the silicone surfactant is reduced in systems with higher co-solvent amounts. For these types of formulations we recommend the use of polysiloxanes such as BYK-333.