We are making solvent-based PVC ink with aluminum paste for film printing. What additives should we use for better…

You can achieve better wetting of the aluminum pigment with DISPERBYK-108 or DISPERBYK-192 .

What additive can be used to improve the substrate wetting of an UV curable acrylate-based ink on aluminum oxide…

For better substrate wetting of UV inks we suggest the usage of the following products:Silicone-containing: BYK-377 , BYK-UV 3510 Silicone-free: BYK-381 in…

Which dispersing agent would you recommend for dispersing Novoperm yellow HR70 in a polyester resin with low acid value?…

Normally, the DISPERBYK-163 is a useful additive for this pigment. In the case that you talk about a CAB-containing system, you may be better to try using…

I have a 2 component polyurethane adhesive, filled with a 5µm CaCO3 used for panel production. The amount of CaCO3 which…

We recommend to test 0,5 % of BYK-W 969 calculated on the amount of filler. This will significantly reduce the viscosity.

Can you give me a general recommendation which of your products are used as anti-settling or anti-sagging additive in…

We recommend our OPTIBENT product range for dry mix mortar applications (i.e. plasters, renders, tile adhesives) and our OPTIGEL product range for liquid,…

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

As you know, apart from others, organic modifications such as starch ether or cellulosic ether derivatives can negatively contribute to cement hydration, open…

For fire protection reasons I need to increase the level of ATH in my structural epoxy adhesive. When I do so, the…

BYK-9076 is a very strong wetting and dispersing additive. It significantly reduces the viscosity to be able to put more ATH into the system. It is recommended…

How can we improve scratch resistance while using PFAS-/PTFE-free additives.

BYK-3932 P is a PFAS-free additive. It helps in many cases to protect the surface against scratches. BYK-3932 P provides a low COF and high slip properties.…

How to improve abrasion resistance while using PFAS-/PTFE-free additives?

CERAFLOUR 1051 is a PFAS-/PTFE-free additive. It will improve abrasion-resistance.

How to modify resins or masterbatches for powder coatings regarding improved flow properties, compatibility and…

Some of our additives are used to improve polyester resins or epoxy resins. For better flow and leveling

Biologically inspired: fighting germs using HCIO hydrogels with smectites

harmless using hypochlorous acid as an oxidant. HClO very quickly penetrates the cell walls [...] ]. Skin irritation, similar to that which can occur as a…

Fumed silicas: tech and uses explained

inorganic, powdered rheology additives which, depending on their modification, are used in solvent-free and solvent-borne as well as in aqueous systems.…