We made a mistake with one batch of our water based paint system. Now we get craters on the applied paint. Is it…

ne surfactant additives based on very small and mobile molecules which provide a fast orientation to the interface. They compensate the big differences in…

We produce a mortar which consist of: CaCO₃ fillers + Acrylic dispersion + water. The material is casting…

DISPERBYK-199 is a VOC-free wetting & dispersing additive for aqueous coatings and adhesives as well as pigment concentrates for organic and inorganic pigments…

We are producing interior wall paints. We got comments from customers regarding black scuffmarks on the wall after…

CERAFLOUR 916 generates a surface structure on the wall paint, which acts like a protection shield against mechanical stress. It improves the scuff and dirt…

2019 Results: ALTANA Holds Its Ground in a Challenging Environment and Sets the Course for Further Growth

manufacturer dp polar, in which ALTANA has held a stake since 2017, brought the first 3D printing system with a rotating printing platform onto the market in…

Flame retardant synergist BYK-MAX CT 4260 is a K 2019 Show highlight

magnesium hydroxide, to be reduced. This leads to a significant improvement in the process and physical properties and to a reduction in the overall weight. As…

I have crater in my production batch but when I did the formulation in the laboratory I did not have crater. What…

production equipment, therefore energy input will be different. In this case, a higher velocity or a longer incorporation of the additive can solve the problem.

How to solve flooding and floating in a tinted paint (solvent-borne)?

tinting paste, we recommend to test the iron oxide red concentrate in a clear coating and perform a rub-out test. Iron oxide red has the characteristic of…

Which additive is the best against flooding and floating in a solvent-borne coating?

DISPERBYK-2152 . If there is only minor flooding and floating or a formation of Benard’ cells a small amount of a surface additive based on silicone chemistry…

I have noticed that the laser welding of the plastic components we use has variances despite very closed monitored laser…

The inefficiency of the laser additive is most likely caused by an irregular distribution of the laser additive batch in the injection molding procedure. In…

BYK-Gardner User Meetings 2018 The Insider Tip for CLASS A Quality Control of Automotive Exterior Finishes

paint, plastic, and paper products and are an important part of quality control. As a globally operating specialty chemicals company, BYK has production sites…

BYK-3450 and BYK-3451 honored in China with a top-class industry award

usually non-polar and have a low surface energy. That is why, special silicone surfactants are required in these cases which achieve a very significant…

Half-year results: ALTANA below the strong level of the previous year in a challenging environment

despite a further increase in expenses for research and development. The Group boosted its spending in this field by 7 percent in the first half of 2019. With a…