BYKETOL-WA is a silicone-free surface additive for aqueous coatings that prevents surface defects such as boiling marks, pinholes, bubbles, orange peel, and craters while improving leveling.

Chemical Family: Alkanes, Ethers, Hydrocarbons

Labeling Claims: Alkylphenol Ethoxylate (APEO)-free, Silicone-free

Features: Defoaming, Good Leveling

End Uses: Baking Paint, Waterborne Coating

Synonyms: 2-Butoxy ethanol, 2-Butoxy-1-ethanol, 2-Butoxyethan-1-ol, 3-oxa-1-heptanol, beta-Butoxyethanol, Butyl Cellosolve, Butyl Glycol, Butyl Icinol, Butyl Monoether Glycol, Butyl Oxitol, Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Monobutyl Ethylene Glycol Ether, Monobutyl Glycol Ether

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Identification & Functionality

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CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Special Features and Benefits
  • The additive is a leveling additive with defoaming properties.
  • It prevents the formation of bubbles and boiling marks in aqueous baking coatings.
  • Surface defects, such as cratering and pinholes, are avoided.
  • The effectiveness of BYKETOL-WA can be additionally improved by combining it with polymer defoamers.

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Coating End Applications
Use Level
0.3 - 3%
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
  • The additive should be incorporated into the millbase.
  • Post-addition in the finished coating is also possible if sufficient shear forces are used.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly cloudy
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.76g/ml-
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)4%-
Butylglycol Content8%-
Flash Point67.0°C-
Active Substance100%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CDIN 51794
Flash Point67°CPensky-Martens
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 170°CDerived
Solidification/Setting Pointmax. -10°CDerived
Density (at 20°C)0.761g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Density (at 40°C)0.748g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)1hPaDerived
Dynamic Viscosity (at 40°C) 2mPa.sP/K 40°C
AppearanceLiquid--
ColorColorless
Flammability (liquids)Sustains Combustion--
Insoluble inWater--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 1%)7-Universal pH-Value Indicator

Regulatory & Compliance

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Storage & Handling

Storage and Transportation

Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 5 °C. Warm to >20 °C and mix well.