BYK 378 silicone surface additive

BYK -378

Silicone surface additives for aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. Strongly reduces surface tension and improves slip.

Chemistry Composition

polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane

Typical Materialized data

The data given on this data page are only typical values, not the technical indicators of the product.

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paint Industry

Features and advantages: The additive significantly increases the surface slipperiness, thereby improving the resistance Scratch performance. BYK-378 drastically reduces surface tension, resulting in excellent substrate wetting and good anti-cratering effect, while also preventing the “picture frame” effect. In matt systems, this additive improves the orientation of the matting agent.

BYK-378 is effective even at low addition levels and Low foam stability. The additive exhibits broad compatibility in aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free systems, is easy to recoat and does not cause oil spotting.

Recommended For

Recommended Dosage

0.01-0.3 % additive (as supplied) based on total formulation, special cases Can be increased to 0.5%.

The above recommended dosage is for reference only, the optimal dosage must be determined through a series of experiments.

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The additive can be added at any stage of the production process, including post-addition.

Adhesive

Characteristics and advantages: This additive drastically reduces surface tension, resulting in a good base material wettability. BYK-378 is also very effective at low addition levels and has low foam stabilization. The additive has no negative effect on adhesion and does not migrate.

Recommended For

BYK-378 can be used with all common reactive adhesives such as polyurethane, epoxy or acrylic adhesive.

Recommended Dosage

0.01-0.3% additive (as supplied) based on total formulation, special cases Can be increased to 0.5%.

The above recommended dosage is for reference only, the optimal dosage must be determined through a series of experiments.

join Methods and Processing Instructions

The additive can be added at any stage of the production process, including post-addition.