BYK - substrate wetting

equal to the surface energy of the substrate in order to achieve a good wetting. Poor wetting, i.e. a crawling or beading of the coating will occur if the…

BYK ebook - the electrostatic stabilization

influence the surface charge of the pigment particle: a targeted generation of strong charges brings about a high repulsion potential and thereby suppresses…

Transparency

data centers in a third country. A transfer is permissible if the European Commission has decided that an adequate level of protection exists in a third country…

Natural, highly purified layered silicate - BYK-AQUAGEL 7100

contains accessory minerals that must be removed via a purification process before it can be used as an additive. If a conventional drying process is applied,…

Sustainability - New PTFE-free wax additives from BYK

(PTFE) is a typical representative of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances. Its usage has been increasingly critically assessed at a global…

BYK - pigment dispersion and flocculation

supplied to the coating system and therefore smaller particles are formed, with a larger interface to the resin solution. The system then endeavors to escape…

BYK history - turn of the millennium

affairs: expertise of a premium supplier If you want to be successful worldwide, you have to know and comply with the laws and guidelines in a wide variety of…

Additives for plastics industry: PVC

on many factors. The interaction of material and production conditions plays a major a role in this context. When desired, we support our customers with…

BYK at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025

more sustainable BYK additives A new dimension in high throughput screening With its digital lab that is one of a kind worldwide, BYK, a leading global…

Shows & events

Shows & events At a glance – BYK’s international trade fair appearances and lectures BYK’s diverse additives program is reflected in a wide range of customer…

Videos

cells with a variety of high-quality additives, ELANTAS improves a wide range of applications outside the battery cell with TIM materials and gap fillers. A new…

Netherlands Transparency

GDPR). If the Commission has not reached such a decision, we may only transfer personal data to a service provider in a third country if suitable contractual…