- Chemical Family:Polyacrylates
- Features:Good Leveling, Pinholeing Resistance, Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering
- End Uses:Radiation Curable Ink, Waterborne Coating, Printing Ink, Waterborne Ink, Waterborne Adhesive
BYK-381 is a polyacrylate-based surface additive for aqueous coatings and adhesives. It enhances leveling and substrate wetting in waterborne coatings, adhesives, and radiation-curable printing inks and overprint varnishes. The additive offers improved substrate wetting, pinholeing resistance, and anti-cratering properties. It is suitable for waterborne inks, radiation-curable inks, and other aqueous systems, functioning as a surface modifier. It belongs to the polyacrylate chemical family.