BYK-UV 3530

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BYK-UV 3530 is a crosslinking, silicone-containing surface additive for aqueous, radiation-curable printing inks and overprint varnishes. It significantly reduces surface tension, provides excellent substrate wetting, and improves leveling in 100% UV systems without affecting surface slip.

Chemical Family: Polydimethylsiloxanes

Features: Good Leveling, High Crosslinking, Improved Substrate Wetting, Surface Tension Reduction

End Uses: Radiation Curable Ink, Varnishes, Waterborne Ink

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polydimethylsiloxanes
Manufactured By
BYK-Chemie
CASE Ingredients Functions
Surface Modifier,
Surfactant
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Dispersing & Wetting Additives,
Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Leveling,
High Crosslinking,
Improved Substrate Wetting,
Surface Tension Reduction

Applications & Uses

Markets
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Application Area
Thrust Reversers Heat Shileding
Cure Method
Radiation Cure
Coating End Applications
Varnishes
Ink & Toner End Applications
Radiation Curable Ink,
Waterborne Ink
Use Level
0.2 - 1% (Printing Inks and Overprint Varnishes)
Application Information

Printing Inks and Overprint Varnishes
Special Features and Benefits
BYK-UV 3530 is a silicone surfactant and accumulates at the coating/substrate interface in aqueous, radiation-curable systems. Its acrylic functionality enables it to be incorporated in the polymer network and therefore to be permanently anchored to the surface, thereby preventing migration of the silicone surfactant. BYK-UV 3530 improves the substrate wetting due to a considerable reduction in surface tension. In non-aqueous, radiation-curable systems it orientates itself at the coating/air interface where it improves leveling.
Recommended Use
BYK-UV 3530 is particularly recommended for aqueous, radiation-curable printing inks and overprint varnishes. It has a limited application in non-aqueous systems.
Recommended Levels
0.2-1% 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.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)1.08g/ml-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.46--
Active Substance100%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CM0062, Analytics Wesel
Flash Pointmin. 100°CPensky-Martens
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 200°CDerived
Melting Pointmax. 6°CDerived
Density (at 20°C)1.08g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)max. 1hPaDerived
AppearanceLiquid--
ColorBrown--
Flammability (liquids)Sustains Combustion--
Miscible inWater--
OdorCharacteristic--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 10%)4-Universal pH-Value Indicator
Composition Data

Polyether-modified, acryl functional siloxane

Regulatory & Compliance

OEM Specifications
Bombardier BAMS552-008

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

To be stored and transported at a temperature below 40 °C. Protect the additive from direct sunlight.