BYK-329

Silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-free and solvent-borne systems with a strong reduction in the surface tension, which has a positive effect on…

I am looking for additives to achieve high hardness and low coefficient of friction. Which wax additives do you…

highest hardness and lowest coefficient of friction values it is advised to use a combination of low melting wax such as carnauba or microcrystalline and a …

BYK history - 1999

the ceremonial opening of the new laboratory building on Abelstraße in Wesel. At a cost of around DM 25 million, BYK has built a 3400 square meter research area…

Additive classes & their features

of rheology additives can significantly improve the application properties of a wide variety of systems. However, depending on the improvement aimed for, …

BYK-3568

and increase the surface energy of solvent-borne, 100 %, and UV systems, with a medium reduction in surface tension and a medium increase in surface slip. BYK…

Maximize flow with rheological synergists

significantly enhance their effectiveness - even at low dosages. This results in a more cost-effective formulation overall. The use of synergists also allows a …

BYK-326

Silicone-containing surface additive for solvent-borne, aqueous, and 100 % coatings with a slight reduction in surface tension and a slight increase in surface…

BYK-3558

Surface additive based on a silicone- and polyether-modified acrylate copolymer for high- and medium-solid coating systems. For a moderate reduction in the…

I need high jetness for my black paint, how can I achieve this?

, it is important to use the right grade. To achieve jetness or deep blue black a very fine particle sized carbon black is required, usually here a primary…

Can you give me your best rheology additive? I need good sag resistance and good leveling in my water-based 2 pack PU…

Rheology behavior can have a huge influence on leveling, if the coating has strong pseudoplastic behavior with a high viscosity in the low shear range it can…

BYK - How to prevent cratering

occur, for example, from overspray: if fine spray droplets of an overspray of a different coating material fall onto a freshly coated surface that is still…

I want to start working with Aluminum pigments. How can I improve the performance of my aluminium based paint?

The first step is to ensure a perfect wetting of the aluminum particles. If all aluminum particles are separated [...] while dispersing the aluminum particles.…