BYKUMEN is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems that prevents the settling of fillers and inorganic pigments.

Features: Good Filler Settling Resistance, Prevents Pigment Settling

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Coating End Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.88g/ml-
Solvent (Isobutanol)2--
Solvent (White Spirit)3--
Flash Point26.0°C-
Acid Value35.0mg KOH/g-
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)46%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C) 31mm²/s
Kinematic Viscosity (at 20°C)80mm²/s-
Ignition Temperaturemin. 200.00°CDIN 51794
Density (at 20°C)0.88g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Lower Explosion Limit0.6%V-
Immiscible inWater--
Flash Point26.00°C48 (Abel-Pensky)
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)9hPaDerived
Initial Boiling Point106.00°CDerived
Melting Pointmax. 0°CDerived
pH Value (at 20°C, 1% Concentration)5-Universal pH Value Indicator
OdorSlight--
ColorLight Brown--
AppearanceLiquid--
Upper Explosion Limit10.7%V-
Upper Explosion Limit10.7%V
Note

For optimum performance, the additive must be incorporated into the millbase before addition of pigments. The color of the additive may range between light yellow and dark brown. However, this does not affect its effectiveness.

Composition Data

Solution of a lower molecular weight unsaturated acidic polycarboxylic acid polyester

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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