By using rheology additives, the application properties of the most varied of systems can be significantly improved.
However, depending on the desired improvement, tailor-made solutions and a precise adaptation of the rheological profile are required. For example, the increase in storage stability requires a different viscosity profile than an increase in layer thicknesses; while, for an increase in viscosity in low shear ranges, a different approach is required than that for an increase in the brushing resistance.
Moreover, the additive must be precisely adapted to the polarity of the system, depending on whether the system in question is solvent-borne, solvent-free or aqueous.
BYK offers a multitude of the most diverse of additives for systems with a variety of polarities. Alongside additive classes such as phyllosilicates or associate thickeners, special high-performance additives such as synthetic phyllosilicates are also available. These are characterized by their high uniformity and transparency. Liquid rheology additives that can be very easily incorporated as well as enhancers for fumed silica round off the scope of products available.
Liquid rheology additive for solvent-borne coating systems to reinforce the rheological effectiveness of fumed silica. Facilitates silica incorporation, prevents separation, and increases/stabilizes thixotropic behavior.
BYK-420Liquid rheology additive for aqueous and water-reducible coating systems for improving antisagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is also especially suited for manufacturing aqueous pigment concentrates. BYK-420 causes thixotropic flow behavior; post-addition is possible.
VOC-free, liquid rheology additive for aqueous dispersion-based systems to improve anti-sagging and to adjust in-can viscosity. The additive is suitable for increasing the grinding viscosity of aqueous pigment pastes.
Liquid rheology additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free medium-polarity systems to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is particularly suitable for thick layer systems due to its pseudoplastic flow behavior.
Liquid rheology additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free non-polar systems to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is particularly suitable for thick layer systems due to its pseudoplastic flow behavior.
BYK-7410 ETLiquid rheology additive for medium-polarity solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems as well as PVC plastisols and ambient-curing resin systems. The additive creates highly thixotropic flow behavior and consequently improves the anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. Post-addition is possible.
BYK-7411 ESLiquid rheology additive for low-polarity solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive creates highly thixotropic flow behavior. Post-addition is possible.
BYK-7420 ESLiquid rheology additive for aqueous and water-reducible coating systems for improving anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is also especially suited for manufacturing aqueous pigment concentrates. BYK-7420 ES creates thixotropic flow behavior. Post-addition is possible.
Liquid rheology additive for plastic applications such as vinylester and epoxy resins, unsaturated polyester resins, and gel coats to reinforce the rheological effectiveness of fumed silica. Facilitates silica incorporation, prevents separation, and increases/stabilizes thixotropic behavior.
Rheology additive for solvent-free and solvent-borne systems to enhance the rheological properties in conjunction with hydrophilic fumed silica and clay additives.
Organophilic bentonite for aliphatic solvent-borne systems.
CLAYTONE-40 is a conventional organoclay requiring a polar activator.
Organophilic bentonite for aliphatic solvent-borne systems.
CLAYTONE-AF is self-activating and easy to disperse.
Organophilic bentonite for aromatic solvent-borne systems.
CLAYTONE-APA is self-activating and easy to disperse.
Organophilic bentonite for aliphatic to aromatic solvent-borne systems.
CLAYTONE-HT is a conventional organoclay requiring a polar activator.
Organophilic bentonite for aliphatic to aromatic solvent-borne systems.
CLAYTONE-HY is self-activating and easy to disperse.
Economy rheological additive for diesel-based drilling fluids to increase the carrying capacity and hole cleaning capabilities.
Powdered rheology additive based on organophilic phyllosilicates for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems to increase the storage stability and sag resistance.
GARAMITE-2578Powdered rheology additive based on organophilic phyllosilicates for solvent-borne and solvent-free paint systems to increase the storage stability and sag resistance.
GARAMITE-7303Powdered rheology additive for non-polar to medium-polar solvent-borne and solvent-free systems to increase the storage stability and sag resistance.
Powdered rheology additive for polar solvent-borne and solvent-free systems to increase the storage stability and sag resistance.
Highly shear thinning layered silicate rheological additive with organic modification for extra performance in difficult-to-thicken water-borne systems.
Used in surface coatings, household products and general and industrial applications. Recommended for systems containing higher levels of electrolyte.
Highly shear thinning layered silicate rheological additive for water-borne systems.
Used in surface coatings, household products and general and industrial applications. Also used to stabilize emulsions.
Synergistic benefits are developed when formulated in combinations with polymer based co-thickeners.
Highly shear thinning layered silicate rheological additive for water-borne systems. Used in surface coatings, household products and general and industrial applications.
Synergistic benefits when used in combinations with polymer based co-thickeners. Forms low viscosity pre-mixes in water, which thicken on addition to formulations.
Highly shear thinning layered silicate rheological additive for water-borne systems.
Used in highly filled surface coatings and general applications. Synergistic benefits when used in combinations with polymer based co-thickeners.
Forms low viscosity pre-mixes in water, which thicken on addition to formulations.
Ready-for-use concentrated aqueous dispersion of layered silicate rheological additive for water-borne systems.
Used in highly filled surface coatings. Synergistic benefits when used in combinations with polymer based co-thickeners.
Forms low viscosity pre-mixes in water, which thicken on addition to formulations.
VOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for aqueous systems to generate a slightly pseudoplastic flow behavior.
OPTIFLO-H 6500 VFVOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for aqueous systems to generate a highly pseudoplastic flow behavior
OPTIFLO-H 7500 VFVOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for aqueous systems, especially for spray applications, to generate a highly pseudoplastic flow behavior.
OPTIFLO-L 1400VOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for aqueous systems to generate a Newtonian flow behavior.
OPTIFLO-T 1000VOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for aqueous systems to generate a Newtonian flow behavior.
OPTIFLO-TVS VFVOC-free associative thickener (HEAT) for aqueous systems to generate a highly pseudoplastic flow behavior.
Rheology additive based on an activated phyllosilicate for aqueous systems to generate thixotropic flow behaviour.
Rheology additive based on an activated phyllosilicate for aqueous systems to generate thixotropic flow behaviour.
OPTIGEL-WARheology additive based on an activated phyllosilicate for aqueous coating systems and dispersion-based construction applications to generate thixotropic flow behavior.
OPTIGEL-WMRheology additive based on an activated phyllosilicate for aqueous systems to generate thixotropic flow behaviour.
Rheology additive based on an activated phyllosilicate for aqueous systems and mineral pre-mix mortars to generate thixotropic flow behaviour.
Rheology additive in powder form based on an organophilic phyllosilicate for non-polar to medium-polarity systems to generate thixotropic flow behavior.
Rheology additive in powder form based on an organophilic phyllosilicate for non-polar to medium-polarity systems to generate thixotropic flow behavior.
Rheology additive in powder form based on an organophilic phyllosilicate for polar to medium-polarity systems to generate thixotropic flow behavior.
TIXOGEL-MPZRheology additive in powder form based on an organophilic phyllosilicate for polar to medium-polarity systems to generate thixotropic flow behavior.
TIXOGEL-VPRheology additive in powder form based on an organophilic phyllosilicate for non-polar to medium-polarity systems to generate thixotropic flow behavior.
Rheology additive in powder form based on an organophilic phyllosilicate for polar to medium-polarity systems to generate thixotropic flow behavior.