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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.

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Learn more about GARAMITE

GARAMITE rheology additives are organophilic phyllosicates based on the Mixed Mineral Technology (MMT) for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. The GARAMITE organophilic phyllosilcates are based on the patented Mixed Mineral Thixotrope (MMT) technology and designed for usage in solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. They have an exceptionally high bulk density (i.e. lower volume), exhibit a very unique rheology profile, are easy to handle and incorporate, and give outstanding sag resistance and anti-settling properties. GARAMITE additives can be used in the most varied of solvent-borne and solvent-free systems such as coatings, plastics, adhesives and sealants, and household and institutional cleaners.
Key benefits
  • Rheology additives
  • Organophilic phyllosilicates based on patented MMT technology
  • For solvent-borne and solvent-free systems
  • Easy incorporation
  • Excellent improvement of sag resistance and anti-settling properties

Learn more about RHEOBYK

RHEOBYK is BYK's leading brand for organic rheology additives. The organic RHEOBYK additives family comprises different product types: liquid and solid associative thickeners, acrylate thickeners, urea-based liquid thixotropes, polyamides, and thix boosters. They are for the most varied of applications and cover the entire shear range providing newtonian, pseudoplastic, or thixotropic flow behavior. Depending on the individual product, RHEOBYK additives can be used in solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous coatings, adhesives and sealants, plastics, and industrial applications.
Key benefits
  • Rheology additives
  • Excellent anti-settling properties
  • Improvement of sag and spatter resistance and storage stability
  • Recommended for a wide range of systems and applications
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