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January 2008
Product Guide L-G 1 January 2008
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Paint Additives
Content
Inorganic UV Absorbers
Adhesion Promoters
Other Additives Page 15
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Pigment Synergists
to Support Pigment Dispersion
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Additive Composition Non- Particle Carrier Particle Recommended for Application areas
volatile content size
UV systems Conventional
matter (%) D50
systems,
(%) (nm) Aqueous Solvent-free
solvent-borne
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Silicone Defoamers
Additive Composition Non- Recommended for Properties/Application areas
volatile
Poly- Hydro- Polymers Solvents/Carrier matter Aqueous systems Solvent-borne systems Solvent-
siloxane phobic (%) free
Emulsions Amine- Non- Medium- Polar
particles
neutral- polar polar
ized
BYK-017 – >98 Millbase defoamer for glycol pastes
X X X X and aqueous pigment concentrates
BYK-018 – >97 Specifically for emulsion lacquers
X X X with low PVC
BYK-019 Dipropyleneglycol 60 For PU and PU/Acrylate systems
X monomethylether X
BYK-020 Butylglycol/Ethylhexanol/ 10 Also for aqueous UV systems
X White spirit 6/2/1 X
BYK-021 Polyglycol >97 PVC 18-25, also for airless
X X X application
BYK-022 Polyglycol >97 PVC 18-25, highly effective
X X X X against micro foam
BYK-023 X X Water 18.5 X X PVC 30-50
BYK-024 X X Polyglycol >96 X X PVC 0-25
BYK-025 Dipropyleneglycol 18.5 Very easy incorporation
X monomethylether X X (specifically for curtain coaters)
BYK-028 Polyglycol >98 Standard silicone defoamer for
X X X X aqueous systems
BYK-044 Water 57 Millbase defoamer for glycol pastes
X X X X and aqueous pigment concentrates
BYK-045 Water 8.5 For plasters and non-pigmented
X X X systems
BYK-060 N Diisobutylketone 2.8 Broad effectivity in solvent-borne
X X X X X systems
BYK-065 X Cyclohexanone 0.7 X X X
BYK-066 N Diisoutylketone 0.7 Standard silicone defoamer for
X X X X solvent-borne systems
BYK-067 A Propyleneglycol 89 Solvent-free and odor-free version
X X X X X of BYK-066 N
BYK-070 Xylene/Methoxypropylacetate/ 9 For solvent-borne systems with
X X Butylacetate 10/2/1 X X medium to high polarity
BYK-071 Xylene 3.5 Specifically for low polar wood
X X X coatings
BYK-072 Xylene/Butanol/ 1 Complies with FDA § 175.300
X Methylisobutylketone 2/1/1 X X X
BYK-077 X Alkylbenzenes 52 X X X Gives also good leveling
BYK-080 A X Propyleneglycol 87.5 X X X
BYK-085 X – >98 X X X X Solvent-free version of BYK-077
BYK-088 X X Isoparaffine 3.3 X X X Complies with FDA § 175.300
BYK-093 Polyglycol >98 Excellent effectivity and broad
X X X X compatibility
BYK-094 X X Polyglycol >96 X
BYK-141 X Alkylbenzenes/Isobutanol 11/2 3.2 X X
BYK-1610 Water 17 Emulsion paints with medium
X X X PVC, also emulsion plasters
BYK-1615 X X Water 12.5 X Highly filled emulsion paints
BYK-1650 Water 27.5 Emulsions paints with medium
X X X PVC (35-70)
BYK-1660 Water 27.8 High gloss emulsion systems
X X (PVK 20-50)
BYK-1730 X X Polyglycol 99.2 X X VOC free
BYK-1770 X – >96 X High build systems (joinery)
BYK-A 530 X X Mixture of hydrocarbons 5 X X X X Specifically for epoxy systems
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Inorganic UV Absorbers
Additive Composition Non- Carrier Particle Particle Recommended for Application areas
volatile content size
Aqueous systems Solvent-borne
matter (%) D50
systems
(%) (nm)
Adhesion Promoters
Additive Composition Acid Non- Solvents Recommended for Application areas
value volatile
Aqueous systems Solvent-
(mg matter
borne
KOH/g) (%) Emulsions Amine
baking
neutral-
systems
ized
BYK-4500 High molecular weight – 40 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol Aqueous decorative coatings that are applied
block copolymer monoisobutyrate X X onto aged pigmented alkyd paints
BYK-4510 Copolymer with acidic 30 80 Methoxypropanol Baking systems for metallic substrates
groups X X
Other Additives
Additive Composition Non- Acid Solvents Acid Amine Recommended for Properties
volatile con- value value
Aqueous Solvent-borne systems Solvent-
matter tent (mg (mg
systems free
(%) (%) KOH/g) KOH/g) Non- Medium- Polar
polar polar
BYK-CATALYST 450 Amine salt of 26.5 20 Methoxypropanol/ 60 10 Blocked acid catalyst
para-toluene Propylene glycol/ X X X X
sulfonic acid Water 64/5/3
BYK-CATALYST 451 Amine salt of 26.5 20 Propanol/ 60 10 Blocked acid catalyst
para-toluene Methanol/Water X X X X
sulfonic acid 58/10/2
BYK-ES 80 Alkylolammonium salt – – Isobutanol 140 140 Increases conductivity
of an unsaturated for electrostatic appli-
acidic carboxylic acid X X X cation
ester
BYKANOL-N Alkylolammonium salt 8.5 – Isobutanol/ 16 17 Anti-gelling additive
of acidic phosphoric Xylene/Water X X X and viscosity stabilizer
acid esters + ketoxime 10/6/1
BYKETOL-OK Combination of high <1 – Alkylbenzenes/ – – Avoids surface defects
boiling solvents Diisobutylketone/ X X X in architectural and
Dipentene industrial coatings
BYKETOL-PC Modified urea 90 – Water – – Reduces drying and
X caking of aqueous
pigment concentrates
BYKETOL-Special Combination of high <1 – Alkylbenzenes/ – – Avoids surface defects
boiling solvents Diisobutylketone in architectural and
X X X industrial coatings;
contains silicone
BYKETOL-WS Cobination of surface 4 – Butylglycol – – Avoids surface defects
active low molecular X in aqueous systems
weights polymers
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Additives are used during the Application Areas BYK offers a complete line of
production of coatings, printing inks • Ambient curing resins (FRP) testing instruments to solve your
and plastics to optimize the production • Architectural coatings needs in many application areas:
process and to improve the quality • Automotive OEM • Gloss/Appearance
of the final product. • Automotive refinishes • Color
• Can coatings
Product Range Additives • Coil coatings Portable or stationary laboratory
• Additives to improve surface slip, • Color masterbatches equipment – including easy to use
leveling and substrate wetting • Industrial coatings quality control software.
• Adhesion Promoters • Leather coatings
• Defoamers and air release agents • Marine paints BYK instruments – the complete
• Foam stabilizers • Molding compounds solution for the coatings and
• Processing additives • Paper coatings plastics industry.
• Rheological additives • Pigment concentrates
• UV-absorbers • Polyurethane foams
• Viscosity depressants • Powder coatings
• Waxes • Printing inks
• Wetting and dispersing additives • Protective coatings
for pigments and extenders • PVC plastisols
• Thermoplastics
• Wood and furniture coatings
BYK-Gardner USA
BYK USA Inc. 9104 Guilford Road
524 South Cherry Street Columbia, MD 21046
P.O. Box 5670 USA
Wallingford, CT 06492 Tel 800 343-7721
USA 301 483-6500
Tel 203 265-2086 Fax 800 394-8215
Fax 203 284-9158 301 483-6555
cs.usa@byk.com custserv.byk.gardnerusa@altana.com
www.byk.com/additives www.byk.com/instruments
This information is given to the best of our knowledge. Because of the multitude of formulations, production,
and application conditions, all the above mentioned statements have to be adjusted to the circumstances of the processor.
No liabilities, including those for patent rights, can be derived from this fact for individual cases.
This brochure replaces all previous issues – printed in USA.
01/2008
Substance for Success.
Greenability
Product Guide B-G 2
Greenability
There is no broadly accepted, universal “Greenability” is how we define our We also constantly increase the amount
“green“ standard. Within BYK, “Green” engagement in environmentally-friendly of raw materials derived from renewable
refers to all activities required to support systems. Greenability is our ability to resources.
our customers’ goals of achieving help our customers to develop greener Our experience in the additive business
any specific environmental standard. products. contributes to our green expertise.
For one chemist, it’s lowering VOC Our broad portfolio offers a lot of
or the amount of solvent to meet a For decades we have additives for options to create green solutions. And,
regulation. For another, it could be environmentally-friendly systems in our our proven products have a long and
finding ways to add more recycled portfolio and today more than 50% of trusted history of high performance.
material to a formulation. For a third, it our research and development activities To summarize: We help to achieve the
could be reducing energy consumption. deal with this topic. Our understanding green goals of our customers with our
Since regulations vary all over the world, of environmentally-friendly systems knowledge, our choice and our quality.
we’ve made the equation simple: includes additives for powder coatings,
Whenever a customer needs to make a water-borne systems, high solid and
“greener” product, their goal becomes 100% solid systems, VOC-free systems.
our definition of “green.”
The following table shows our portfolio (with asterisk) indicates that the additive • All listed additives do not contain
of additives, selected for their ability has VOC, but per EPA Method 24 phthalates, formaldehyde, or
to achieve “greener” end products Determination of VOC Content of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
without sacrificing performance. The Coatings/Inks, VOC contribution to according to the recipe.
decisive criterion being the additive’s the coating would be negligible. • All listed additives are neither
VOC content (VOC =Volatile Organic sensitizers nor are they highly toxic.
Carbon as defined in the Clean Air Highly toxic: LD50 ≤ 50 mg/kg
Act, 40 CFR 51.100(s)). “Yes” in the (oral, rat); LD50 ≤ 200 mg/kg
“VOC-free” column indicates, that (dermal, rabbit); LC50 ≤ 200 ppm
the additive has no VOC. “Yes*” (4-hour inhalation rat).
Looking for suitable additives for greener coating systems? Please find
our product recommendations at www.byk.com/greenability.
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How does BYK help achieve green All the additives on this brochures list What about hazardous air pollutant
goals without compromising have satisfed the stringent regulations (HAP) content?
performance? of the Environmental Protection Agency, All the products on the list in this
First, knowledge: Your own experience, OSHA, and/or California Proposition brochure have HAP content of less
enhanced by the expertise of our global 65 requirements. They have also met than 1%; most have none.
technical network. BYK’s own Environmental and Safety
Second, choice: With the broadest review, so there are no grey areas. Why do some products on this list
portfolio in the business, we offer Additives on this list have satisfied these contain VOC?
more options to create solutions. environmental criteria based on using Some clients have green goals that
Third, quality: BYK additives have a long 100% of each product – so any smaller don’t involve lowering VOC, but need
and trusted history of high performance. amount will certainly meet the standards to meet other “green” criteria. The list
They’re proven products. in question. details which additives are free of VOC,
If it’s on this list, it can be used for APEO and formaldehyde. Per EPA Test
What is “sustainability?” “greener” products with confidence. Method 24.
In brief, it’s an environmentally sound
solution that’s good for today and Does BYK have bio-based additives Aren’t greener products more
good for tomorrow. Sustainability is a or chemistries formulated from expensive?
key goal of any “green” solution we renewable resources? Only if you just think in terms of
develop with customers. We use a number of renewable resources dollars per pound. But by improving
as raw materials in our additives, but performance, reducing filler, cutting
Is BYK making green additives? our focus has always been on delivering waste and reducing recalls – solving
We’re concentrating on using our high performance products. customer problems – we effectively
additives to help make customers’ help customers hold down costs.
products “greener.” Why does BYK offer additives that
aren’t environmentally friendly?
What does BYK have that’s “green?” Our focus is and always has been high
First, we have specialists, Greenologists, performance. What we’re discovering is
who help customers meet their own that, while helping customers meet
specifc environmental challenges. BYK “green” goals, we can use our additives
helps customers determine the additives to reinforce performance properties.
which will result in “greener” finished
products.
Product Guide B-G 2 Program-Overview B-G 5 • Product-Guide B-G 2: Additives for “Greener” Systems
Summary of BYK additives that can be used for the formulation
Additives for “Greener” Systems Additives Based on
NAFTA only
market Renewable Raw Materials
Greenability Greenability
of “greener” systems.
Achieving “green” goals together.
Greenability
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* Volatile Organic Carbon (VOC) as defined in the Clean Air Act, 40 CFR 51.100(s). Per EPA Method 24 Determination of VOC Content of Coatings/Inks,
VOC contribution to the coating would be negligible. Refer to product MSDS for test method.
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* Volatile Organic Carbon (VOC) as defined in the Clean Air Act, 40 CFR 51.100(s). Per EPA Method 24 Determination of VOC Content of Coatings/Inks,
VOC contribution to the coating would be negligible. Refer to product MSDS for test method.
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BYK Additives
cs.usa@byk.com
www.byk.com/additives
BYK Instruments
ANTI-TERRA®, ATEPAS®, BYK®, BYK®-DYNWET®, BYK®-SILCLEAN®, BYKANOL®, BYKETOL®, BYKOPLAST®, BYKUMEN®, DISPERBYK®,
DISPERPLAST®, ISAROL®, LACTIMON®, NANOBYK®, SILBYK® and VISCOBYK® are registered trademarks of BYK-Chemie.
AQUACER®, AQUAMAT®, AQUATIX®, CERACOL®, CERAFAK®, CERAFLOUR®, CERAMAT®, CERATIX® and MINERPOL®
are registered trademarks of BYK-Cera.
LICOMER® is a registered trademark of Clariant.
This information is given to the best of our knowledge. Because of the multitude of formulations, production, and application
conditions, all the above-mentioned statements have to be adjusted to the circumstances of the processor. No liabilities,
including those for patent rights, can be derived from this fact for individual cases.
This issue replaces all previous versions – printed in the USA.
01/2010
Substance for Success.
Program-Overview B-G 5
Additives Based on
Renewable Raw Materials
Greenability
Program-Overview B-G 5
Additives from renewable Thanks to its intensive product and What exactly do we mean by
raw materials. application research, BYK now offers its renewable resources?
The percentage of renewable materials customers a comprehensive portfolio of A natural resource is considered to be
in a product is another key indicator that some 100 additives that are based on renewable when it is replaced by means
is used to evaluate the eco-friendliness renewable materials. of natural processes at a rate that is
of a product. This factor also plays an comparable to or faster than the rate at
important role in the development of which it is consumed by humans.
eco-friendly coating and plastic systems. Various inorganic substances are
considered to be “neutral” if they are
not affected by combustion or biological
decomposition: such as water or silicon
dioxide.
Product name Product group Renewable raw “Neutral” raw materials (in%) Σ (in%)
materials (in%) Water SiO2
BYK-P 4101 Processing additive 65 4 32 100
AQUACER 560 Wax additive 15 82 – 97
CERAFLOUR 993 Wax additive 96 – – 96
CERAFLOUR 994 Wax additive 96 – – 96
AQUACER 2650 Wax additive 28 68 – 96
BYK-1161 Dispersing medium 95 – – 95
BYK-1162 Dispersing medium 95 – – 95
VISCOBYK-5120 Viscosity depressant 95 – – 95
AQUACER 581 Wax additive 25 70 – 95
BYK-045 Defoamer - 92 – 92
BYK-P 9065 Processing additive 91 – – 91
BYK-P 9050 Processing additive 90 – – 90
AQUACER 542 Wax additive 9 80 – 89
BYK-1615 Defoamer 1 87 – 87
DISPERBYK-108 Wetting/dispersing additive 83 – – 83
BYK-1610 Defoamer 1 83 – 83
BYK-3951P Processing additive 47 4 32 82
BYK-023 Defoamer – 82 – 82
DISPERBYK-2015 Wetting/dispersing additive 21 60 – 81
DISPERBYK-109 Wetting/dispersing additive 80 – – 80
DISPERBYK-2096 Wetting/dispersing additive 80 – – 80
NANOBYK-3810 Inorganic UV absorber – 80 – 80
BYK-P 105 Wetting/dispersing additive 76 – – 76
DISPERBYK-107 Wetting/dispersing additive 75 – – 75
VISCOBYK-5050 Viscosity depressant 75 – – 75
VISCOBYK-5025 Viscosity depressant 75 – – 75
BYK-1660 Defoamer 2 72 – 74
AQUACER 537 Wax additive 7 67 – 73
BYK-1650 Defoamer 1 72 – 73
AQUACER 526 Wax additive 6 66 – 72
AQUACER 840 Wax additive 2 70 – 72
BYK-P 9080 Processing additive 71 – – 71
AQUACER 1800 Wax additive 4 67 – 71
AQUACER 593 Wax additive – 71 – 71
BYK-3950P Processing additive 70 – – 70
BYK-P 4102 Processing additive 70 – – 70
BYK-R 606 Rheology additive 70 – – 70
AQUACER 535 Wax additive – 70 – 70
AQUACER 1547 Wax additive 6 61 – 67
AQUACER 552 Wax additive 3 64 – 67
AQUACER 539 Wax additive 2 65 – 67
AQUACER 1010 Wax additive – 66 – 66
BYKOPLAST-1000 Wetting/dispersing additive 65 – – 65
MINERPOL 221 Wax additive 65 – – 65
VISCOBYK-5125 Viscosity depressant 65 – – 65
AQUACER 507 Wax additive 6 59 – 65
AQUACER 513 Wax additive 2 63 – 65
AQUACER 1020 Wax additive – 65 – 65
AQUAMAT 208 Wax additive – 65 – 65
BYK-155/50 Wetting/dispersing additive – 65 – 65
Program-Overview B-G 5
Product name Product group Renewable raw “Neutral” raw materials (in%) Σ (in%)
materials (in%) Water SiO2
BYK-P 4200 Stripping agent – 65 – 65
BYK-P 9060 Processing additive 64 – – 64
HORDAMER PE03 Wax additive 4 60 – 64
AQUACER 515 Wax additive 2 62 – 64
AQUACER 1030 Wax additive – 64 – 64
AQUACER 1200 Wax additive – 64 – 64
AQUACER 4000 Wax additive – 64 – 64
AQUACER 533 Wax additive 2 60 – 62
HORDAMER PE35 Wax additive – 62 – 62
BYK-027 Defoamer – 61 1 62
HORDAMER PE34 Wax additive – 60 – 61
BYK-P 9051 Processing additive 60 – – 60
AQUACER 580 Wax additive – 60 – 60
AQUACER 2500 Wax additive – 60 – 60
AQUACER 2700 Wax additive – 60 – 60
AQUAMAT 263 Wax additive – 60 – 60
DISPERBYK-190 Wetting/dispersing additive – 60 – 60
DISPERBYK-193 Wetting/dispersing additive – 60 – 60
DISPERBYK-2010 Wetting/dispersing additive – 60 – 60
HORDAMER PE02 Wax additive – 60 – 60
BYK-W 961 Wetting/dispersing additive 59 – – 59
MINERPOL 220 Wax additive 59 – – 59
BYK-8070 Foam stabilizer 56 3 – 59
AQUACER 3500 Wax additive 3 56 – 59
BYK-151 Wetting/dispersing additive – 57 – 57
AQUACER 531 Wax additive 1 55 – 56
AQUACER 498 Wax additive 5 50 – 55
BYK-3410 Surface additive 42 10 – 52
ANTI-TERRA-202 Wetting/dispersing additive 51 – – 51
BYK-031 Defoamer 4 47 – 51
BYK-3400 Surface additive 20 30 – 50
DISPERBYK Wetting/dispersing additive – 50 – 50
DISPERBYK-2095 Wetting/dispersing additive 49 – – 49
BYK-156 Wetting/dispersing additive – 49 – 49
ANTI-TERRA-205 Wetting/dispersing additive 47 – – 47
ANTI-TERRA-204 Wetting/dispersing additive 46 – – 46
VISCOBYK-5100 Viscosity depressant 46 – – 46
DISPERBYK-116 Wetting/dispersing additive 42 – – 42
BYKUMEN-WS Wetting/dispersing additive 34 6 – 40
BYK-405 Rheology additive 39 – – 39
BYK-R 605 Rheology additive 39 – – 39
BYK-P 9900 Processing additive 36 – – 36
DISPERBYK-130 Wetting/dispersing additive 36 – – 36
ANTI-TERRA-250 Wetting/dispersing additive 5 30 – 35
BYK-W 966 Wetting/dispersing additive 34 – – 34
BYKUMEN Wetting/dispersing additive 34 – – 34
DISPERBYK-192 Wetting/dispersing additive 33 – – 33
ANTI-TERRA-U 100 Wetting/dispersing additive 31 – – 31
Looking for information on additives based on renewable raw materials? Looking for suitable additives for
We have detailed information for you at www.byk.com/renewable. greener coating systems? Please find
our product recommendations at
Would you like to talk to a specialist on this topic? www.byk.com/greenability.
Our Green Experts will be glad to assist you further: GreenExperts.BYK@altana.com.
• Greenability-Overview B-1:
Substance for Success.
We help our customers achieve their “green” goals through our knowledge,
service and range of products.
Program-Overview B-G 5 Product Guide L-G 20 • Product-Guide B-G 5: Additives Based on Renewable Raw Materials
Summary of BYK additives with details regarding the percentage
Additives Based on Additives for “Greener” Coatings
Renewable Raw Materials
Greenability Greenability
of renewable resources.
Achieving “green” goals together.
Greenability
BYK Additives
cs.usa@byk.com
www.byk.com/additives
BYK Instruments
ANTI-TERRA®, ATEPAS®, BYK®, BYK®-DYNWET®, BYK®-SILCLEAN®, BYKANOL®, BYKETOL®, BYKOPLAST®, BYKUMEN®, DISPERBYK®,
DISPERPLAST®, ISAROL®, LACTIMON®, NANOBYK®, SILBYK® and VISCOBYK® are registered trademarks of BYK-Chemie.
AQUACER®, AQUAMAT®, AQUATIX®, CERACOL®, CERAFAK®, CERAFLOUR®, CERAMAT®, CERATIX® and MINERPOL®
are registered trademarks of BYK-Cera.
LICOMER® is a registered trademark of Clariant.
This information is given to the best of our knowledge. Because of the multitude of formulations, production, and application
conditions, all the above-mentioned statements have to be adjusted to the circumstances of the processor. No liabilities,
including those for patent rights, can be derived from this fact for individual cases.
This issue replaces all previous versions – printed in the USA.
01/2010