BYK-MAX D 4220 is suitable for thrust reversers and heat shielding applications. It is compatible with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylenes (PE), and polypropylenes (PP). The product reduces viscosity and is used in industrial applications such as color masterbatches and liquid colorants for plastics and elastomers.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP)

End Uses: Liquid Colorants

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Manufactured By
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Use Level
5 % (Inorganic Pigments), 5 % (Titanium Dioxides), 10-25 % (Organic Pigments), 5-15 % (Carbon blacks)
Application Information

Thermoplastics

Special Features and Benefits

BYK-MAX D 4220 is recommended for producing liquid color masterbatches with inorganic, organic and carbon black pigments, which are used to color thermoplastics (PE, PP, PET). In doing so, it significantly reduces the viscosity, therefore enabling greater pigmentation.

Recommended Levels

Amount of additive (as supplied) based upon solids:

Inorganic pigments: 5 %

Titanium dioxides: 5 %

Organic pigments: 10-25 %

Carbon blacks: 5-15 %

The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

For the production of liquid color masterbatches, BYK-MAX D 4220 is slowly added to the carrier system whilst stirring. Only add the pigments once the additive has been uniformly distributed.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 68°F)7.89lbs/US gal-
Refractive Index (68 °F)1.478
Flash Pointmin. 180°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 180°CPensky-Martens
Ignition Temperaturemin. 200°CDIN 51794
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 200°C
Melting Pointmax. 0°C
Density (at 20°C)0.946g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)max. 1hPaCalculated
AppearanceLiquid--
ColorBrown--
Immiscible inWater--
Composition Data

Combination of anionic and amphoteric surfactants

Regulatory & Compliance