Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Manufactured By
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
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Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Special Features and Benefits
- BYK-A 500 is a highly effective air release additive for virtually all unsaturated polyester resins and processing techniques as well as for epoxy and polyurethane resins.
- Due to its compatibility, the air release additive is also particularly recommended for transparent systems.
Applications & Uses
- Application Area
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating End Applications
- Use Level
- 0.1 - 0.5%
- Incorporation and Processing Instructions
Stir in the resin before adding other components. In some resins, air release additives may cause haze in the finished part.
- Recommended Use
Particularly recommended for unsaturated polyester resins, gel coats and casting systems as well as for epoxy floorings and polyurethane systems.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (at 20°C) 0.88 g/ml - Refractive Index (at 20°C) 1.495 - - Flash Point 45.0 °C - Turbidity max. 10 TE/F - Color Number max. 200 - Hazen - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Surface Tension 27.3 mN/m Ring dynamometer Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C) 5 mm²/s - Ignition Temperature min. 392 °F DIN 51794 Density (at 20°C) 0.88 g/cc 4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C) Lower Explosion Limit 1 %V - Immiscible in Water - - Upper Explosion Limit 12 %V Flash Point 113 °F 48 (Abel-Pensky) Vapor Pressure (at 20°C) 5 hPa Derived Initial Boiling Point 294.8 °F Derived Melting Point max. 32 °F Derived pH Value (at 20°C, 1% Concentration) 5 - Universal pH Value Indicator Color Light yellow - - Appearance Liquid - - - Composition Data
Solution of polyolefin
Regulatory & Compliance
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