BYK-3760

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. BYK-3760 greatly increases surface slip and the coating benefits from a higher scratch resistance. The product stabilizes foam much less than other highly active additives that contain silicone. BYK-3760 is also effective at a lower dosage.

Recommended Levels
0.02-0.5% additive (as supplied) based upon 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
Dilution before processing can make it easier to dose. The additive is soluble in conventional polar and medium-polarity solvents, can be diluted with water but is not water-soluble. The additive can be added at any stage of the production process, including post-addition. However, it should not be added during pigment dispersion.
Special Note
BYK-3760 is very user-friendly and usually displays a very low tendency to stabilize foam. Nevertheless, whether foam is stabilized in certain systems should be investigated in a series of tests before use. Similarly, the recoatability and cratering should be checked.

Printing Inks Industry
Special Features and Benefits
The additive provides a strong reduction in the surface tension of printing inks. It therefore especially improves substrate wetting and prevents cratering. BYK-3760 greatly increases surface slip and the coating benefits from a higher scratch resistance. The product stabilizes foam much less than other highly active additives that contain silicone. BYK-3760 is also effective at a lower dosage.
Recommended Use
The additive is particularly recommended for all solvent-borne, aqueous, and UV printing inks.
Recommended Levels
0.02-0.5% additive (as supplied) based upon 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
Dilution before processing can make it easier to dose. The additive is soluble in conventional polar and medium-polarity solvents, can be diluted with water but is not water-soluble. The additive can be incorporated during any stage of the production process, including post-addition.
Special Note
BYK-3760 is very user-friendly and usually displays a very low tendency to stabilize foam. Nevertheless, whether foam is stabilized in certain systems should be investigated in a series of tests before use. Similarly, the recoatability and cratering should be checked.