Products

BYK-3560 is a silicone- and fluorine-free surface additive designed to increase surface energy in aqueous, solvent-borne, UV-curable, and high-solid systems.

BYK-3550 is a substrate wetting and leveling agent based on a silicone acrylate copolymer for solvent-borne coating systems. It significantly reduces surface tension while enhancing substrate wetting and maintaining excellent recoatability. It also offers anti-cratering properties, functioning as both a wetting and leveling agent. Suitable for coil and can coatings, it is in liquid form.

DISPERBYK® 164 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coating systems and pigment concentrates. It stabilizes pigments of all types and is suitable for non-polar systems. It is aromatic-free and has a higher solids content compared to DISPERBYK® 163.

DISPERBYK® 162 is a wetting and dispersing additive designed for solventborne coatings and pigment concentrates. It effectively stabilizes carbon blacks and organic pigments, particularly in two-component polyurethane wood and furniture coatings. This additive enhances color strength, reduces mill base viscosity, and provides high gloss and transparency. It is compatible with wood substrates and is ideal for use in polyurethane, coil, and solventborne coatings. DISPERBYK® 162 ensures excellent performance in pigment concentrates and coatings requiring high color strength.

Ceraflour® 920 is a micronized organic polymer for solvent-borne and aqueous coatings and printing inks, providing matting effects. In UV-curable powder coatings, it improves surface hardness and enhances matting.

DISPERBYK® 190 BF is a VOC- and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous printing inks, coating systems, and adhesives. It serves as a standard additive for resin-free pigment concentrates and is suitable for all pigments. It is the biocide-free version of DISPERBYK® 190.

BYK-4509 is an adhesion promoter for solvent-borne and aqueous systems designed for application on metallic substrates.

DISPERBYK® 161 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne automotive and industrial coatings and pigment concentrates. It is particularly effective in stabilizing fine particle size carbon blacks and organic pigments, especially in two-pack PU and baking systems. It offers outstanding reduction of millbase viscosity.

DISPERBYK® 174 is a wetting and dispersing additive designed for solventborne coil and industrial coatings. It is particularly suited for acid-catalyzed and acid-curable coating systems, as well as for the manufacturing of highly filled pigment concentrates. This additive enhances color strength, reduces mill base viscosity, and improves flow, providing high gloss and transparency. With high pigment loading, DISPERBYK® 174 is ideal for use in polyurethane, 2K coatings, and solventborne coatings, ensuring efficient dispersion and improved performance in pigment manufacturing.

BYK-016 is a VOC-free and silicone-free polymer-based defoamer specifically designed for aqueous coatings, adhesives, printing inks, and overprint varnishes. It is also suitable for underwater pelletizing of thermoplastics and is approved for food contact applications. The product is APEO-free, mineral oil-free, and provides excellent defoaming performance at low dosages. It is ideal for applications such as waterborne coatings, varnishes, coil coating, and can coatings. Additionally, BYK-016 is effective in waterborne adhesives and is a versatile defoamer for a range of industrial applications.

DISPERBYK® 168 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solventborne and solvent-free radiation-curable coatings, printing inks, and adhesives. It provides good steric stabilization and reduces viscosity, making it suitable for a variety of applications including radiation-curable coatings, coil and can coatings, and radiation-curable adhesives. This additive is ideal for use in solventless and high solids coatings, as well as printing inks, offering enhanced performance in radiation-cure applications.

BYK-1794 is a silicone-free, emissions-free polymer defoamer suitable for solvent-borne, solvent-free, high-solid, and UV-curing systems. It is compatible with polyurethanes, epoxies, and wood substrates. Ideal for a variety of applications, including wood coatings, floor coatings, coil coatings, concrete coatings, and printing inks, it is VOC-free and effective in solventless, high solids, and radiation cure coatings. Additionally, it can be used in laminating and solvent-free adhesives.

BYK-377 is a silicone surface additive for solvent-free, radiation-curable, and solvent-borne coatings, adhesives, and printing inks. It provides a strong reduction in surface tension and is hydroxy-functional and solvent-free. Suitable for coil coatings, wood coatings, varnishes, and can coatings, it improves substrate wetting and is compatible with wood surfaces. This product is also effective for screen printing, flexography, and offset inks, and cures via radiation. It is in liquid form and complies with chemical inventories in both Canada (DSL) and the USA (TSCA).

Lactimon is a specialized solution consisting of a partial amide and alkylammonium salt of a lower molecular weight unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer, combined with a polysiloxane copolymer. This formulation functions as a wetting agent and dispersant, providing enhanced performance in various coating applications. It is particularly beneficial in wood coating, coil coating, and solventborne coatings. Lactimon improves slip, leveling, and offers excellent dispersion characteristics. It is also hygroscopic, making it suitable for solventless and high solids coatings, contributing to better surface compatibility and application properties. Available in pails and drums.

DISPERBYK® 160 is a high molecular weight block copolymer solution with pigment-affinic groups. It functions as both a dispersant and a wetting agent, providing excellent leveling, reducing viscosity, and enhancing gloss. This product offers high pigment loading and color strength, making it suitable for solventborne coatings and coil coatings. It is compatible with wood substrates and is commonly used in pigment concentrates. Available in pails and drums, DISPERBYK® 160 ensures high transparency and performance in industrial applications.