I am working on a cementitous self levelling formulation with improved flow properties. I need a spontaneous defoamer…

very compatible in various mineral binder systems. Even at low dosages, the additives show a consistent, good defoaming effect over a long period of time with…

I am using organic thickeners to enhance anti-sag properties of my cementitious construction products. However, at lower…

cementitious products. You may need to lower the overall amount of your organic additive by partial substitution with OPTIBENT. In this case we would recommend…

Tree-planting campaign: BYK in Kempen donates 50 trees

Association . With its call-up, the association was able to organize 1,500 additional trees for Kempen. The trees will be planted in the fall to ensure they…

Driving innovation together: BYK and Bjørn Thorsen are scaling up their partnership in Finland and the Baltic region.

with access to technical expertise, first-class service, and high-performance additive. This will support the region's ongoing transformation and long-term…

Thorsten Kröller to Become President of ALTANA’s ACTEGA Division as of March 1, 2019

September 26, 2018 – Thorsten Kröller, currently Head of the Business Line Plastics Additives at the BYK Division, will assume the leadership of the ACTEGA…

Regulatory affairs

and their use. Food Contact: EU / FDA Status An overview on the status of our additives in regard to food legislation can be found here. K-REACH The “Act of…

How can I improve the defoaming and flowability properties of my 3K epoxy grouting formulation?

BYK-S 732 as defoamer. BYK-9076 or BYK-W 996 would be recommended as wetting additive which furthermore will improve the flow properties of the system. Applied…

FULACOLOR-XW

suitable in carbonless copying paper as a reactive color developer. FULACOLOR additives are acid leached phyllosilicate with an exceptional whiteness and…

I'm facing a pinhole issue in my 3C1B system. The primer surfacer and base coat are water-based. The clear coat is…

The defects become visible, when the clear coat is applied on top. The post addition of 1-3% of BYKETOL-WA or BYKETOL-AQ can increase the pin-hole limit.…

For the stabilization of the transparent iron oxid Sicotrans yellow 1916 I selected DISPERBYK-190. The resin free grind…

DISPERBYK-102 into the slurry grind in combination with DISPERBYK-190 (approx. 25% additive solid on pigment). Please don't forget to adjust the pH of the…

We are looking for a VOC-free compliant polymer-based defoamer for waterbased architectural coatings, (PVC 30-85) which…

branched polymers and it is a widely used defoamer for aqueous systems. The additive is especially recommended for the production and application of emulsion…

Regulatory affairs - K-REACH

and new chemical substance registration, notification, and exemption; importer addition for the approval registration, notification, and exemption. If you want…