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…

-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 slurry to…

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

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

Regulatory affairs - Safety data sheets

the list. Safety data sheets for download: If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact

BYK honored with SpecialChem award at K trade fair

honored with the SpecialChem award, ranking us among the TOP 10 of polymer additives suppliers for plastics applications. This recognition reflects growing…

Shows & events

glance – BYK’s international trade fair appearances and lectures BYK’s diverse additives program is reflected in a wide range of customer seminars, global…

How can I get metallic orientation in aqueous refinish basecoat. I have good experience with the EVA wax Cerafak-106 in…

is the key mechanism for the effect pigment orientation. Therefore you need additives which provide pseudoplasticity with certain elastic parts to keep the…

Leather Finishes and Coated Fabrics

leather with optimum protection and a distinctive look. BYK offers a variety of additives for adjusting rheology, dispersing of pigments, defoaming, as well as…

We are currently running a project to develop a new aqueous wood coating which will be applied by curtain coater. We are…

stability is requested, BYK-307 is highly recommended. This solvent-free surface additive improves curtain stability significantly and can be also post-added…

How can I improve the adhesion of my solvent borne paint on metal substrates?

acid catalyzed systems such as solvent borne polyester/melamine systems. This additive can be post added to the paint and will improve the adhesion to…

I have a problem with some colors with the paint circulation in metallic colors in the paint piping that sends from the…

is only a matter of aluminum flake orientation, which could be solved by the addition of some wax dispersion to achieve an even formation of the aluminum flakes…