DEFOAMERS

WAX ADDITIVES

PRODUCT GUIDE
PAINT ADDITIVES

RHEOLOGY ADDITIVES
WETTING AND DISPERSING ADDITIVES

SURFACE ADDITIVES

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Contents

04 Wetting and dispersing additives

13 Defoamers and air release additives

20 Rheology additives
You can find more information

27 Surface additives about the product groups on

our website and in our product
group-specific ebooks.

36 Wax additives
Note

44 Adhesion promoters To ensure the best appearance

and full functionality, please
open in Adobe Acrobat.

46 Processing additives
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Abbreviations
BDG Butyldiglycol
BDGA Butyldiglycol acetate

BG Butylglycol
BuAc Butyl acetate
DIBK Diisobutyl ketone
DMSO Dimethyl sulfoxide
DPGDA Dipropylene glycol diacrylate
DPM Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
EAA Ethylene acrylic acid
EOTMPTA Ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate
EVA Ethylene vinylacetate
GPTA Propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate
HASE Hydrophobic modified polyacrylate
HDDA Hexanediol diacrylate
HDPE High density polyethylene
MIBK Methyl isobutyl ketone
NMP N-Methyl pyrrolidone
PEG Polyethylene glycol
PG Propylene glycol
PM Methoxypropanol
PMA Methoxypropyl acetate
PNB Propylene glycol n-butyl ether
PONPGDA Propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate
PPG Polypropylene glycol
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
SMA Styrene maleic anhydride
TMBP-MIB 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate
TPGDA Tripropylene glycol diacrylate
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Wetting and dispersing additives

BYK’s wetting and dispersing additives result in a fine and Wetting agents are surface-active substances and improve Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives are used
homogeneous distribution of solid particles in liquid media the wetting of solids. Dispersing agents prevent particle for the wetting and stabilization of pigments and to avoid
and ensure the long-term stability of such systems. The flocculating by various mechanisms (electrostatic and/or flooding/floating as well as to improve gloss and transparency.
additives stabilize pigments (inorganic, organic, and also steric effects). Wetting and dispersing additives unite both Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additives,
effect pigments) and fillers. The liquid phase can comprise mechanisms of action in one product, i.e. they are both however, also have a wetting and stabilizing effect and
water and the entire range of organic solvents of varying wetting and stabilizing. additionally have a positive effect on the settling and
polarity as well as different binders. sagging behavior as well as on flooding and floating.
Pigment synergists are delivered in powder form and
support pigment dispersion.
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Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives (1/7)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance (%)*1

Phosphoric acid ester

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other
ANTI-TERRA-U  50 Xylene/Isobutanol 8/1 24 19    

ANTI-TERRA-U 80  80 BG 40 30    

ANTI-TERRA-U 100  100 50 35     

BYK-151  40 Water/DPM 11/1   

BYK-153*2  44 Water   

BYK-154* 3
 42 Water   

BYK-155/35*3  35 Water 25 125   

BYK-155/50* 2
 50 Water   

BYK-156*2  51 Water   

BYK-9076  100 38 44       

BYK-9077  100 48       

BYKJET-9131  40 PMA/BG 1/1 2  

BYKJET-9132  40 PMA/BG 1/1 6 28  

BYKJET-9133  100 38 44  

BYKJET-9142  100 95   

BYKJET-9150  70 PONPGDA 5 12   

BYKJET-9151  > 98.5 8 18     

BYKJET-9152  99 6 19     

*1 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 Only available in North America.   *3 Not available in North America.
*4 (Organo) Tin-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.   *5 Biocide-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.
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Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives (2/7)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance (%)*1

Phosphoric acid ester

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other
BYKJET-9170  40 Water 7 7   

BYKJET-9171  40 Water 28    

BYK-W 966  52 Hydrocarbons 26 19   

BYK-W 969  40 Monophenylglycol 30 30   

BYK-W 980  80 BG 40 30   

BYK-W 996  52 Solvent naphtha/PMA 71   

BYK-W 9010  100 129    

BYK-W 9011  100 65   

BYK-W 9012  100 308   

DISPERBYK-101 N*3  52 Isoparaffinic hydrocarbons/PG 2/1 28 24  

DISPERBYK-102  100 101    

DISPERBYK-103  40 PMA    

DISPERBYK-106  100 132 74     

DISPERBYK-107  90 Isoparaffinic hydrocarbons 64     

DISPERBYK-108  100 71       

DISPERBYK-109  100 140    

DISPERBYK-110  52 PMA/alkylbenzenes 1/1 53    

DISPERBYK-111  100 129     

*1 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 Only available in North America.   *3 Not available in North America.
*4 (Organo) Tin-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.   *5 Biocide-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.
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Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives (3/7)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance (%)*1

Phosphoric acid ester

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other
DISPERBYK-115  52 Xylene/BuAc/PMA 5/1/1 25     

DISPERBYK-118  80 PMA 36    

DISPERBYK-130  51 Alkylbenzenes/BG 5/1 <3 190  

DISPERBYK-140  52 PMA 73 76     

DISPERBYK-142  60 PMA 46 43     

DISPERBYK-145  100 76 71       

DISPERBYK-161  30 PMA/BuAc 6/1 11    

DISPERBYK-161 TF* 4
 30 PMA/BuAc 6/1 11    

DISPERBYK-162  38 PMA/Xylene/BuAc 5/4/2 12.5     

DISPERBYK-162 TF*4  38 PMA/BuAc 12.5     

DISPERBYK-163  45 Xylene/BuAc/PMA 3/1/1 10      

DISPERBYK-163 TF*4  45 Xylene/BuAc/PMA 3/1/1 10      

DISPERBYK-164  60 BuAc 18     

DISPERBYK-166  29.5 BuAc/PMA 4/1 20    

DISPERBYK-167  52 PMA/BuAc 2/1 12.5      

DISPERBYK-167 TF* 4
 52 PMA/BuAc 2/1 12.5      

*1 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 Only available in North America.   *3 Not available in North America.
*4 (Organo) Tin-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.   *5 Biocide-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.
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Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives (4/7)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance (%)*1

Phosphoric acid ester

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other
DISPERBYK-168  30 Dicarboxylic acid esters 10.5   

DISPERBYK-168 TF*4  30 GPTA 10.5   

DISPERBYK-169  30 BuAc 17.5  

DISPERBYK-170  30 PMA/BuAc 6/1 11   

DISPERBYK-170 TF*4  30 PMA/BuAc 6/1 11   

DISPERBYK-171  39.5 PMA/BuAc 4/1 13   

DISPERBYK-174  52.5 Xylene/PMA/BuAc 3/2/1 22   

DISPERBYK-180  100 94 94      

DISPERBYK-181  65 PMA/PG/PM 5/3/2 33 33  

DISPERBYK-182  43 PMA/DPM/BuAc 7/4/4 13     

DISPERBYK-184  52 DPM/PG 2/1 15    

DISPERBYK-184 TF*4  52 DPM/PG 2/1 15    

DISPERBYK-185  > 90 PEG 17       

DISPERBYK-187  70 PG/PM 2/3 35 35  

DISPERBYK-190  40 Water 10      

DISPERBYK-190 BF* 5
 40 Water 10      

DISPERBYK-191  100 30 20     

DISPERBYK-192  100  

*1 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 Only available in North America.   *3 Not available in North America.
*4 (Organo) Tin-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.   *5 Biocide-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.
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Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives (5/7)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance (%)*1

Phosphoric acid ester

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other
DISPERBYK-193  40 Water    

DISPERBYK-194 N  57 Water 75      

DISPERBYK-199  40 Water     

DISPERBYK-199 BF*5  40 Water     

DISPERBYK-2000  40 PMA/BG 1/1 4    

DISPERBYK-2001  46 PMA/BG/PM 2/2/1 19 29    

DISPERBYK-2008  60 PPG 66   

DISPERBYK-2009  44 PMA/BG 1/1 4   

DISPERBYK-2010  40 Water 20 20    

DISPERBYK-2012  40 Water 4 7    

DISPERBYK-2013  > 97 8 18      

DISPERBYK-2014  100 19     

DISPERBYK-2015  40 Water 10      

DISPERBYK-2015 BF* 5
 40 Water 10      

DISPERBYK-2018  52 Water 26    

DISPERBYK-2019  52 Water 22    

DISPERBYK-2022  60 PMA 61     

*1 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 Only available in North America.   *3 Not available in North America.
*4 (Organo) Tin-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.   *5 Biocide-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.
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Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives (6/7)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance (%)*1

Phosphoric acid ester

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other
DISPERBYK-2025  70 PMA 38 37     

DISPERBYK-2026  60 PMA 34 39     

DISPERBYK-2030  80 PONPGDA 5 13   

DISPERBYK-2050  52 PMA 30    

DISPERBYK-2055  100 40       

DISPERBYK-2059  60 PMA 101   

DISPERBYK-2060  > 95 Water 5     

DISPERBYK-2061  100 3    

DISPERBYK-2062  100 65 65     

DISPERBYK-2070  52 PMA 40 20     

DISPERBYK-2080  30 Water    

DISPERBYK-2081  45 Water   

DISPERBYK-2096  100 40   

DISPERBYK-2117  100 24    

DISPERBYK-2118  100 16.5       

DISPERBYK-2150  52 PMA 57     

DISPERBYK-2150 TF*4  52 PMA 57     

DISPERBYK-2151  80 PMA      

*1 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 Only available in North America.   *3 Not available in North America.
*4 (Organo) Tin-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.   *5 Biocide-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.
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Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives (7/7)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance (%)*1

Phosphoric acid ester

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other
DISPERBYK-2151 TF*4  80 PMA      

DISPERBYK-2152  > 99      

DISPERBYK-2152 TF* 4
 > 99      

DISPERBYK-2155  100 48      

DISPERBYK-2155 TF*4  100 48      

DISPERBYK-2157  100 <7 35     

DISPERBYK-2158  60 DPGDA 13  

DISPERBYK-2159  60 PMA 13   

DISPERBYK-2163  45 Xylene/BuAc/PMA 3/1/1 10      

DISPERBYK-2163 TF*4  45 PMA/BuAc 10      

DISPERBYK-2164  60 BuAc/PMA 2/3 14      

DISPERBYK-2190  100  

DISPERBYK-2200  100     

DISPERBYK-2205  100 24 27     

DISPERBYK-2290  100  

DISPERBYK-2291  100  

DISPERPLAST-1142  100 85    

DISPERPLAST-1150  100 95     

*1 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 Only available in North America.   *3 Not available in North America.
*4 (Organo) Tin-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.   *5 Biocide-free version: Future-oriented variant of the original product. Originals are still available.
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Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additives

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Pigments

Solvent

Active substance
Phosphoric acid

Matting agents
Hyperbranched

Carbon blacks
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne
Polyurethanes
Polyacrylates/

Amine value

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
polyamines

SMA-based

(non-polar)
Fatty acids

Acid value

Inorganic
Aqueous

Organic
(polar)

Fillers
Effect
Other

(%)*6
ester

ANTI-TERRA-202*7  50 White spirit/2-butoxyethanol 9/1 51 51   

ANTI-TERRA-203  50 Solvent naphtha 51 51   

ANTI-TERRA-204  52 PM/alkylbenzenes 3/2 41 37   

ANTI-TERRA-205  52 PM/isoparaffinic hydrocarbons 3/2 40 37   

ANTI-TERRA-250  70 Water 46 41   

BYK-P 104  50 Xylene/DIBK 9/1 180   

BYK-P 104 S  50 Xylene/DIBK 9/1 150   

BYK-P 105  100 365    

BYKUMEN  46 White spirit/isobutanol 3/2 35  

DISPERBYK  50 Water 85 85   

*6 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*7 Only available in North America.

Pigment synergists
Product Product data

Chemical characterization Properties

BYK-SYNERGIST 2100 Insoluble pigment complex For phthalocyanine pigments, organic violet pigments, and carbon blacks. Always use in combination with high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additives.

BYK-SYNERGIST 2105 Insoluble pigment complex For organic yellow, orange, and red pigments. Always use in combination with high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additives.
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Defoamers and air release additives

Foam is a dispersion of a gas in a liquid. The occurrence of
foam when producing and processing coatings, but also in
many other industrial processes, is usually not desired.
Defoamers or air release agents prevent and destroy the
foam bubbles and enable an improved processing, a perfect
surface, and optimum product properties. BYK offers
defoamers that can be used in a variety of different
applications. You can divide them into three main groups:
silicone defoamers, mineral oil defoamers, and polymer
defoamers.
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Silicone-based defoamers (1/3)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Addition Low cyclic alternative

Solvent

Solvent-borne
Polysiloxanes

Post-addition
Hydrophobic

Solvent-free

Solvent-free

Mill base
Aqueous
particles

Polymer

product
BYK-017*8      BYK-1707

BYK-018      

BYK-019* 8
 DPM   BYK-1709

BYK-021      

BYK-022       

BYK-023   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-024      

BYK-025  DPM  

BYK-028       

BYK-044   Aqueous emulsion  

BYK-070   Xylene/PMA/BuAc 10/2/1   

BYK-072  Xylene/n-butanol/MIBK 2/1/1  

BYK-077  Alkylbenzenes   

BYK-081   PG   

BYK-085      

BYK-088   Hydrocarbon mixture (paraffins, naphthenes)    

BYK-092       

BYK-093       

BYK-094      

BYK-141  Alkylbenzenes/isobutanol 11/2    

BYK-1610   Aqueous emulsion   

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
*8 Content of cyclic siloxanes ≥ 0.1 %.
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Silicone-based defoamers (2/3)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Addition Low cyclic alternative

Solvent

Solvent-borne
Polysiloxanes

Post-addition
Hydrophobic

Solvent-free

Solvent-free

Mill base
Aqueous
particles

Polymer

product
BYK-1611   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1615   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1616   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1617   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1650   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1707     

BYK-1709  DPM  

BYK-1719     

BYK-1723   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1724   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1730     

BYK-1760       

BYK-1770     

BYK-1780     

BYK-1781      

BYK-1785   Aqueous emulsion  

BYK-1786   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1789      

BYK-1796       

BYK-1797*8      

BYK-1799       

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
*8 Content of cyclic siloxanes ≥ 0.1 %.
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Silicone-based defoamers (3/3)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Addition Low cyclic alternative

Solvent

Solvent-borne
Polysiloxanes

Post-addition
Hydrophobic

Solvent-free

Solvent-free

Mill base
Aqueous
particles

Polymer

product
BYK-1880      

BYK-3105    

BYK-A 525  White spirit/PMA 9/1    

BYK-A 530   Hydrocarbon mixture    

BYK-A 595   Aqueous emulsion  

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
*8 Content of cyclic siloxanes ≥ 0.1 %.
17 Product Guide L-G 1

Polymer-based defoamers (1/2)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Addition

Solvent

Solvent-borne
Polysiloxanes

Post-addition
Hydrophobic

Solvent-free

Solvent-free

Mill base
Aqueous
particles

Polymer

product
BYK-011   Hydrocarbons/ethyl hexanol 21/1  

BYK-012     

BYK-014      

BYK-015      

BYK-054  Isoparaffins    

BYK-055  Alkylbenzenes/PMA 12/1    

BYK-057  Alkylbenzenes/PMA 8/1    

BYK-1640   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1641    Aqueous emulsion ssrige Emulsion   

BYK-1642   Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-1680      

BYK-1681     

BYK-1710   Hydrocarbon mixture   

BYK-1711   Hydrocarbon mixture   

BYK-1740     

BYK-1745      

BYK-1765      

BYK-1788      

BYK-1790      

BYK-1791  Isoparaffins   

BYK-1794      

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
18 Product Guide L-G 1

Polymer-based defoamers (2/2)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Addition

Solvent

Solvent-borne
Polysiloxanes

Post-addition
Hydrophobic

Solvent-free

Solvent-free

Mill base
Aqueous
particles

Polymer

product
BYK-1795      

BYK-3155  Glycols    

BYK-A 500  Alkylbenzenes/PMA 12/1    

BYK-A 501  Alkylbenzenes/PMA 8/1    

BYK-A 505  Esters    

BYK-A 535      

BYK-A 550  Solvent naphtha    

BYK-A 555  Solvent naphtha    

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
19 Product Guide L-G 1

Mineral oil-based defoamers (alkylphenol ethoxylate-free)

Product Chemistry Product data Systems Addition

Solvent

Solvent-borne
Polysiloxanes

Post-addition
Hydrophobic

Solvent-free

Solvent-free
Mineral oil

Mill base
Aqueous
particles

Polymer

product
BYK-035       

BYK-037    Aqueous emulsion   

BYK-038       

BYK-039      

BYK-1630       

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.

Powdered defoamers
Product Chemistry Product data Systems Addition

Carrier

Solvent-borne
Polysiloxanes

Post-addition
Hydrophobic

Solvent-free

Solvent-free
Mineral oil

Mill base
Aqueous
particles

Polymer

product

BYK-1690 SD   Silicon dioxide (silica)  

BYK-1691 SD   Silicon dioxide (silica)  

BYK-1692 SD   Silicon dioxide (silica)  

20 Product Guide L-G 1

Rheology additives
By using rheology additives, the application properties of the Moreover, the additive must be precisely adapted to the
most varied of systems can be significantly improved. polarity of the system, depending on whether the system
in question is solvent-borne, solvent-free, or aqueous.
However, depending on the desired improvement, tailor-made
solutions and a precise adaptation of the rheological profile BYK offers a multitude of the most diverse additives for
are required. For example, the increase in storage stability systems with a variety of polarities. Alongside additive
requires a different viscosity profile than an increase in film classes such as natural phyllosilicates or associate thickeners,
thicknesses, while, for an increase in viscosity in low shear special high-performance additives such as synthetic
ranges, a different approach is required than for an increase phyllosilicates are also available. These are characterized by
in the brushing resistance. their high uniformity and transparency. Liquid rheology
additives that can be very easily incorporated as well as
enhancers for fumed silica and various phyllosilicates round
off the scope of products available.
21 Product Guide L-G 1

Typical shear rates

Viscosity η (Pa·s)

Low shear forces Medium shear forces High shear forces

100
Storage Transportation Production

Leveling In-can viscosity under stirring Application

Settling Sagging

0.01

0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1,000 10,000

Shear rate (s -1)

G. 01

Low-shear conditions are typically experienced while the Medium-shear conditions are created during stirring of the High-shear processes include brushing, certain aspects of
coating is stored and immediately after it has been applied coating, pouring, and some types of pumping. During these rolling, and spraying. High-shear viscosity influences brush
to the substrate. During these phases, low-shear viscosity is phases, medium-shear viscosity helps to facilitate good and roller drag as well as film building and hiding power.
needed to resist pigment settling and film sagging while in-can appearance and handling properties and may also Rheology additives that provide a good effectivity in the
providing the required leveling of the applied coating film. affect spattering. Rheology additives that are effective high shear range are often referred to as “ICI builders” or
in this range are often referred to “KU builders” or “high-shear builders.”
“medium-shear builders.”
22 Product Guide L-G 1

Rheology additives (1/5)

Product Product data Delivery form Systems Effective at Incorporation

Solvent

Direct addition into the

Active substance (%)*9

Medium shear range

powder component
High shear range
Low shear range

Medium shear
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne

Post-addition
Solvent-free
(non-polar)

High shear
Pregel*10
Aqueous

(polar)
Liquid

Solid
Modified ureas
RHEOBYK-410 52 NMP       
RHEOBYK-411 25 NMP      
RHEOBYK-420 52 NMP      
RHEOBYK-7410 CA* 11
47 Cyclic amide       
RHEOBYK-7410 ET 40 Amide ether       
RHEOBYK-7411 CA* 11
45 Cyclic amide      
RHEOBYK-7411 ES 25 Amide ester      
RHEOBYK-7420 CA* 11
52 Cyclic amide      
RHEOBYK-7420 ES 40 Amide ester      
RHEOBYK-7420 ET 42 Amide ether      
RHEOBYK-D 410 52 DMSO       
RHEOBYK-D 420 45 DMSO      

Associative thickeners
RHEOBYK-7600 15 Water      
RHEOBYK-7610 20 Water      
RHEOBYK-7650 100       
RHEOBYK-7670 100       
RHEOBYK-7690 100       

 Especially recommended    Suitable

*9 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.   *10 Pregel: Pre-dispersion of a powdered rheological additive in suitable medium
*11 Not available in North America.   *12 Acrylic thickener (HASE)   *13 Only available in North America and Europe.
23 Product Guide L-G 1

Rheology additives (2/5)

Product Product data Delivery form Systems Effective at Incorporation

Solvent

Direct addition into the

Active substance (%)*9

Medium shear range

powder component
High shear range
Low shear range

Medium shear
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne

Post-addition
Solvent-free
(non-polar)

High shear
Pregel*10
Aqueous

(polar)
Liquid

Solid
RHEOBYK-H 3300 VF 17.5 Water      
RHEOBYK-H 6500 VF 20 Water      
RHEOBYK-H 7500 VF 17.5 Water      
RHEOBYK-H 7625 VF 20 Water      
RHEOBYK-HV 80* 12
30 Water      
RHEOBYK-L 1400 VF 20 Water      
RHEOBYK-M 2600 VF 20 Water      
RHEOBYK-T 1000 VF 22.5 Water      
RHEOBYK-T 1010 VF 22.5 Water      

Amides and castor oil derivates

RHEOBYK-100 100     
RHEOBYK-430 29 Isobutanol/solvent naphtha 9/1        
RHEOBYK-431 25 Isobutanol/monophenyl glycol 6/1       
RHEOBYK-440 25 Alicyclic amide       
RHEOBYK-7502* 13
100       
RHEOBYK-7503* 13
100       
RHEOBYK-7590 100     
RHEOBYK-7591 100     

 Especially recommended    Suitable

*9 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.   *10 Pregel: Pre-dispersion of a powdered rheological additive in suitable medium
*11 Not available in North America.   *12 Acrylic thickener (HASE)   *13 Only available in North America and Europe.
24 Product Guide L-G 1

Rheology additives (3/5)

Product Product data Delivery form Systems Effective at Incorporation

Solvent

Direct addition into the

Active substance (%)*9

Medium shear range

powder component
High shear range
Low shear range

Medium shear
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne

Post-addition
Solvent-free
(non-polar)

High shear
Pregel*10
Aqueous

(polar)
Liquid

Solid
Synthetic phyllosilicates
LAPONITE-EP 100      
LAPONITE-RD 100      
LAPONITE-RDS 100      
LAPONITE-S 482 100      
LAPONITE-SL 25 22.5 Water      

Natural phyllosilicates
BYK-AQUAGEL 7100 100      
OPTIBENT-1008 100     
OPTIBENT-1056 100     
OPTIBENT-1248 100     
OPTIBENT-6018 100     
OPTIBENT-602 100     
OPTIBENT-6027 100     
OPTIBENT-6042 100     
OPTIBENT-616 100     
OPTIBENT-987 100     
OPTIBENT-NT 10 100     

 Especially recommended    Suitable

*9 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.   *10 Pregel: Pre-dispersion of a powdered rheological additive in suitable medium
*11 Not available in North America.   *12 Acrylic thickener (HASE)   *13 Only available in North America and Europe.
25 Product Guide L-G 1

Rheology additives (4/5)

Product Product data Delivery form Systems Effective at Incorporation

Solvent

Direct addition into the

Active substance (%)*9

Medium shear range

powder component
High shear range
Low shear range

Medium shear
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne

Post-addition
Solvent-free
(non-polar)

High shear
Pregel*10
Aqueous

(polar)
Liquid

Solid
OPTIGEL-CG 100      
OPTIGEL-CK 100      
OPTIGEL-CK XR 100      
OPTIGEL-CMO 100      
OPTIGEL-LX 100      
OPTIGEL-W 724 100      
OPTIGEL-WA 100      
OPTIGEL-WH 100      
OPTIGEL-WM 100      
OPTIGEL-WX 100      
OPTIGEL-WX XR 100      

Organically-modified phyllosilicates
CLAYTONE-34 100       
CLAYTONE-40 100       
CLAYTONE-AF 100       
CLAYTONE-APA 100       
CLAYTONE-HT 100        
CLAYTONE-HY 100        
CLAYTONE-MPZ 100       
CLAYTONE-VZ 100       

 Especially recommended    Suitable

*9 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.   *10 Pregel: Pre-dispersion of a powdered rheological additive in suitable medium
* Not available in North America.   *12 Acrylic thickener (HASE)   *13 Only available in North America and Europe.
11
26 Product Guide L-G 1

Rheology additives (5/5)

Product Product data Delivery form Systems Effective at Incorporation

Solvent

Direct addition into the

Active substance (%)*9

Medium shear range

powder component
High shear range
Low shear range

Medium shear
Solvent-borne

Solvent-borne

Post-addition
Solvent-free
(non-polar)

High shear
Pregel*10
Aqueous

(polar)
Liquid

Solid
GARAMITE-1210 100        
GARAMITE-1958 100        
GARAMITE-2578 100        
GARAMITE-7303 100       
GARAMITE-7305 100       

Rheological synergists
RHEOBYK-405 52 Xylene/alkylbenzenes/isobutanol 5/4/1        
RHEOBYK-7405 52 PPG 600        
RHEOBYK-R 605 52 Xylene/alkylbenzenes/isobutanol 5/4/1        
RHEOBYK-R 606 100        
RHEOBYK-R 607 77 Benzyl alcohol/solvent naphtha        

 Especially recommended    Suitable

*9 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.   *10 Pregel: Pre-dispersion of a powdered rheological additive in suitable medium
*11 Not available in North America.   *12 Acrylic thickener (HASE)   *13 Only available in North America and Europe.
27 Product Guide L-G 1

Surface additives
During the application of liquid coatings on surfaces,
a multitude of surface defects can occur. The cause for this is,
among others, significantly differing surface tensions. If, for
example, the surface tension of the coating is higher than
that of the substrate, this manifests itself in poor wetting
(high contact angle) and with that poor adhesion and
cratering. Also, after the application and while the coating
is drying, local surface tension differences can cause
unfavorable leveling and the floating of pigments. BYK
offers a variety of additives that can improve or even
prevent these surface defects. In addition, additives from
this product group can also influence the surface slip and
increase the cleanability.
28 Product Guide L-G 1

Silicone surface additives (1/4)

Product Product data Systems Effects Low cyclic alternative

Solvent

Macromer-modified

Substrate wetting

Defoaming effect
Anti-crater effect
Reactive group

surface energy
Solvent-borne
matter (%)*14

Easy to clean
Non-volatile

Solvent-free

Surface slip
Increase of
Aqueous

Leveling
acrylate

effect
BYK-300*15 52 Xylene/isobutanol 4/1     BYK-3750 or BYK-3755

BYK-301*15 52 BG      BYK-3751

BYK-302* 15
> 95       BYK-3752

BYK-306*15 12.5 Xylene/monophenyl glycol 7/2     BYK-3761 or BYK-3765

BYK-307*15 100       BYK-3762

BYK-310 25 Xylene     

BYK-313 15 PMA    

BYK-314 15 PMA/monophenyl glycol 1,4/1    

BYK-315 N 25 PMA/monophenyl glycol 1/1   

BYK-320 52 White spirit/PMA 9/1    

BYK-322 > 98    

BYK-323* 15
> 96     BYK-3780

BYK-325 N 52 PMA/monophenyl glycol 1/1   

BYK-326 > 96      

BYK-327 > 99     

BYK-329 100   

BYK-330* 15
51 PMA     BYK-3763

BYK-331*15 > 98      BYK-3753

BYK-332 > 97     

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
*14 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.  
*15 Content of cyclic siloxanes ≥ 0.1 %.
29 Product Guide L-G 1

Silicone surface additives (2/4)

Product Product data Systems Effects Low cyclic alternative

Solvent

Macromer-modified

Substrate wetting

Defoaming effect
Anti-crater effect
Reactive group

surface energy
Solvent-borne
matter (%)*14

Easy to clean
Non-volatile

Solvent-free

Surface slip
Increase of
Aqueous

Leveling
acrylate

effect
BYK-333 > 97      

BYK-337 15 DPM     

BYK-342* 15
52 DPM       BYK-3754 or BYK-3756

BYK-345 100  

BYK-346 45 DPM  

BYK-347 100  

BYK-348 100  

BYK-349 100  

BYK-370*15 25 Xylene/alkylbenzenes/cyclohexanone/ OH BYK-3772

   
monophenyl glycol 75/11/7/7

BYK-375*15 25 DPM OH   

BYK-377* 15
100 OH     BYK-3771

BYK-378*15 100       BYK-3764

BYK-379 100      

BYK-3420 100  

BYK-3450 100  

BYK-3451 100  

BYK-3455 > 90    

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
*14 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.  
*15 Content of cyclic siloxanes ≥ 0.1 %.
30 Product Guide L-G 1

Silicone surface additives (3/4)

Product Product data Systems Effects Low cyclic alternative

Solvent

Macromer-modified

Substrate wetting

Defoaming effect
Anti-crater effect
Reactive group

surface energy
Solvent-borne
matter (%)*14

Easy to clean
Non-volatile

Solvent-free

Surface slip
Increase of
Aqueous

Leveling
acrylate

effect
BYK-3456 > 90    

BYK-3480 100     

BYK-3481 100     

BYK-3550  52 PMA   

BYK-3565  > 97      

BYK-3566  > 97      

BYK-3568  > 97     

BYK-3750 52 Xylene/isobutanol 4/1  

BYK-3751 52 BG     

BYK-3752 97      

BYK-3753 > 99     

BYK-3754 52 DPM      

BYK-3755 22 Xylene/PMA 1,6/1    

BYK-3756 24 DPM      

BYK-3760 > 99      

BYK-3761 12.5 Xylene/monophenyl glycol 7/2   

BYK-3762 > 96     

BYK-3763 51 PMA    

BYK-3764 100      

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
*14 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.  
*15 Content of cyclic siloxanes ≥ 0.1 %.
31 Product Guide L-G 1

Silicone surface additives (4/4)

Product Product data Systems Effects Low cyclic alternative

Solvent

Macromer-modified

Substrate wetting

Defoaming effect
Anti-crater effect
Reactive group

surface energy
Solvent-borne
matter (%)*14

Easy to clean
Non-volatile

Solvent-free

Surface slip
Increase of
Aqueous

Leveling
acrylate

effect
BYK-3765 11.5 PMA/monophenyl glycol 3.3/1    

BYK-3771 100 OH    

BYK-3772 25 PMA/monophenyl glycol 93/7 OH    

BYK-3780 100    

BYK-S 732 100    

BYK-SILCLEAN 3700 25 PMA OH     

BYK-SILCLEAN 3701*15 100 Epoxy     

BYK-SILCLEAN 3710*15 100 Acrylic     

BYK-SILCLEAN 3720 25 PMA OH     

BYK-UV 3500* 15
100 Acrylic    

BYK-UV 3505 40 TPGDA Acrylic      

BYK-UV 3510* 15
100     BYK-UV 3511

BYK-UV 3511 100    

BYK-UV 3530 100 Acrylic    

BYK-UV 3570 70 PONPGDA Acrylic    

BYK-UV 3575*15 40 TPGDA Acrylic      

BYK-UV 3576 40 TPGDA Acrylic     

BYKETOL-SPECIAL < 1 Alkylbenzenes/DIBK 5/1   

Unless otherwise stated, all silicone-containing additives have a cyclic siloxane content (D4, D5, D6) of less than 0.1 % each.
*14 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.  
*15 Content of cyclic siloxanes ≥ 0.1 %.
32 Product Guide L-G 1

Silicone-free surface additives (1/2)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Solvent

Macromer-modified

Substrate wetting

Defoaming effect
Anti-crater effect
Active substance

Reactive group

surface energy
Solvent-borne

Reduction in
Tape release
Solvent-free

Increase of

pre-drying
Aqueous

Leveling
Acrylate

acrylate

(%)*16
Other
BYK-350  100   

BYK-352  80 PMA    

BYK-354  51 Solvent naphtha/DIBK 9/1    

BYK-355  52 PMA  

BYK-356  100   

BYK-358 N  52 Alkylbenzenes    

BYK-359  100    

BYK-361 N  100    

BYK-381  52 DPM   

BYK-390  50 Xylene  

BYK-392  52 PMA   

BYK-394  80 DPM OH   

BYK-397  70 PMA   

BYK-399  100    

BYK-3410  100  

BYK-3540  80.5 PNB    

BYK-3560  100    

*16 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
33 Product Guide L-G 1

Silicone-free surface additives (2/2)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Solvent

Macromer-modified

Substrate wetting

Defoaming effect
Anti-crater effect
Active substance

Reactive group

surface energy
Solvent-borne

Reduction in
Tape release
Solvent-free

Increase of

pre-drying
Aqueous

Leveling
Acrylate

acrylate

(%)*16
Other
BYK-DYNWET 800  100  

BYK-DYNWET 810  100  

BYKETOL-AQ  4 PMA  

BYKETOL-OK  < 1 Alkylbenzenes/DIBK/dipentene 14/5/1  

BYKETOL-PC  90 Water  

BYKETOL-WA  100 BG    

BYKETOL-WB  100    

BYK-UV 3535  100 Acrylic/OH    

*16 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
34 Product Guide L-G 1

Silicone-free surface additives, powdered

Product Product data Systems Effects

Carrier

Acrylate content (%)

Non-volatile matter

Anti-crater effect

Pigment wetting
Solvent-borne

Solvent-free
Aqueous

Leveling
Acrylate

Matting
(%)*17
Other
BYK-360 P  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 57   

BYK-364 P*18  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 60    

BYK-366 P  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 63   

BYK-368 P  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 63   

BYK-3900 P  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 63   

BYK-3902 P  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 63   

BYK-3931 P*19  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 63  

BYK-3932 P  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 63   

BYK-3933 P  100 Silicon dioxide (silica) 63   

BYK-3938 P  100  

*17 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*18 OH-functional
*19 Synergist, use in combination with standard flow additives
35 Product Guide L-G 1

Nano additives
Product Product data Systems Effects

Carrier

Silicon dioxide (silica)

Particle size D50 (nm)

Particle content (%)

Abrasion resistance
Scratch resistance
Aluminum oxide

Solvent-borne

UV protection
Solvent-free
Zinc oxide

Aqueous
BYK-UV 3518  45 PM 20    

BYK-UV 3519  40 EOTMPTA 20    

NANOBYK-3603  40 Water 25  

NANOBYK-3605  50 HDDA 20    

NANOBYK-3611  30 PMA 20   

NANOBYK-3620  30 Water < 100   

NANOBYK-3650  25 PMA/PM 20  

NANOBYK-3652  25 PMA/PM 20  

NANOBYK-3822  40 Water 20  
36 Product Guide L-G 1

Wax additives
Wax additives can be used in many applications, for
example to control the processability of products or to
improve the surface properties. There are waxes based
on natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic raw materials.
The chemical composition, melting point, and polarity of
a wax determine its basic properties. The final properties
can additionally be influenced by modifications and the
subsequent manufacturing process.

BYK sells wax additives in various preparations, such

as micronized wax additives, aqueous emulsions and
dispersions, and solvent-based dispersions.
37 Product Guide L-G 1

Micronized wax additives (1/3)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Wax base Particle size

Pigment wetting in powder coatings

distribution (μm)

Anti-blocking/water repellency
Degassing of powder coatings
D50 D90

Mechanical resistance
Melting point (°C)

Structure/texture
Soft-feel effect
Solvent-borne

Solvent-free

Surface slip

Sandability
Aqueous

Anti-slip

Matting
CERAFLOUR 913 Polypropylene wax 160 18 31     

CERAFLOUR 914 Polypropylene wax 160 24 36   

CERAFLOUR 915 Polypropylene wax 160 34 57   

CERAFLOUR 916 Modified HDPE wax/polymer blend 135 46 82   

CERAFLOUR 917 Organic polymer 135 42 64     

CERAFLOUR 920 Organic polymer 5 16     

CERAFLOUR 921*20 Organic polymer 6 18      

CERAFLOUR 925 N Modified polyethylene wax 115 6 10    

CERAFLOUR 927 N Modified HDPE wax 125 9 15   

CERAFLOUR 929 N Modified polyethylene wax 115 8 15    

CERAFLOUR 950 Modified HDPE wax 135 9 15     

CERAFLOUR 959 PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 9 21    

CERAFLOUR 960 Modified amide wax 145 4 11   

CERAFLOUR 961 Modified polyethylene wax 140 5 11   

CERAFLOUR 962 Modified polyethylene wax 140 9 21   

CERAFLOUR 964 Amide wax 75 20 50  

CERAFLOUR 965 PTFE 31 80    

*20 Only available in North America.

38 Product Guide L-G 1

Micronized wax additives (2/3)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Wax base Particle size

Pigment wetting in powder coatings

distribution (μm)

Anti-blocking/water repellency
Degassing of powder coatings
D50 D90

Mechanical resistance
Melting point (°C)

Structure/texture
Soft-feel effect
Solvent-borne

Solvent-free

Surface slip

Sandability
Aqueous

Anti-slip

Matting
CERAFLOUR 966 PTFE 25 70    

CERAFLOUR 967 Synthetic polymer  

CERAFLOUR 968 PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 6 11   

CERAFLOUR 969 PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 6 14    

CERAFLOUR 970 Polypropylene wax 160 9 14    

CERAFLOUR 981 R PTFE 3 6    

CERAFLOUR 988 Amide-modified polyethylene wax 140 6 13    

CERAFLOUR 991 Polypropylene wax 115 5 9    

CERAFLOUR 993 Amide wax 145 13 31    

CERAFLOUR 994 Amide wax 145 5 10    

CERAFLOUR 996 R PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 6 11    

CERAFLOUR 997 R PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 7 13    

CERAFLOUR 998 R PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 5 8    

CERAFLOUR 999 PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 4 9     

CERAFLOUR 1000 Biopolymer 175 5 11       

CERAFLOUR 1001 Biopolymer 175 3 7      

CERAFLOUR 1002 Biopolymer 175 6 31       

*20 Only available in North America.

39 Product Guide L-G 1

Micronized wax additives (3/3)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Wax base Particle size

Pigment wetting in powder coatings

distribution (μm)

Anti-blocking/water repellency
Degassing of powder coatings
D50 D90

Mechanical resistance
Melting point (°C)

Structure/texture
Soft-feel effect
Solvent-borne

Solvent-free

Surface slip

Sandability
Aqueous

Anti-slip

Matting
CERAFLOUR 1003 Corn starch 13 18    

CERAFLOUR 1004 Corn starch 9 14    

CERAFLOUR 1010 Rapeseed wax 70 6 16      

CERAFLOUR 1050 Polyethylene wax 125 5 10      

CERAFLOUR 1051 Modified polyethylene wax 125 6 10      

CERAFLOUR 1052 Modified polyethylene wax 125 6 10      

*20 Only available in North America.

40 Product Guide L-G 1

Wax additives – Wax emulsions and dispersions in water (1/2)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Wax base Solvent Emulsifier system

Pigment wetting in powder coatings

Anti-blocking/water repellency
Degassing of powder coatings

Effect pigment orientation

Non-volatile matter (%)*21

Mechanical resistance
Melting point (°C)

Structure/texture
Soft-feel effect
Solvent-borne

Anti-settling
Solvent-free

Surface slip

Sandability
Non-ionic
pH value

Aqueous

Anti-slip
Cationic

Matting
Anionic
AQUACER 497 Paraffin wax 60 50 Water 5.5    

AQUACER 501 Oxidized HDPE wax 130 35 Water 9   

AQUACER 507 Oxidized HDPE wax 130 35 Water 9.7     

AQUACER 513 Oxidized HDPE wax 135 35 Water 9.2   

AQUACER 526 Modified EVA copolymer wax 105 30 Water 9.7   

AQUACER 527 Modified EVA copolymer wax 105 35 Water 9    

AQUACER 531 Modified HDPE wax 125 45 Water 3.5     

AQUACER 532 Modified HDPE wax 130 40 Water 3.5    

AQUACER 533 Modified paraffin wax 95 40 Water 9.5    

AQUACER 535 Modified paraffin wax 105 30 Water 10      

AQUACER 537 Modified paraffin wax 110 30 Water 9.5    

AQUACER 539 Modified paraffin wax 90 35 Water 9.5      

AQUACER 541 Montane ester wax 80 30 Water 5.5    

AQUACER 552 Oxidized HDPE wax 130 35 Water 9   

AQUACER 561 Bees wax 65 25 Water 5.5   

AQUACER 570 Sunflower/carnauba wax blend 85 40 Water 5  

AQUACER 571 Modified rice bran wax 80 25 Water 9.75    

*21 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.   *22 Only available in North America.
41 Product Guide L-G 1

Wax additives – Wax emulsions and dispersions in water (2/2)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Wax base Solvent Emulsifier system

Pigment wetting in powder coatings

Anti-blocking/water repellency
Degassing of powder coatings

Effect pigment orientation

Non-volatile matter (%)*21

Mechanical resistance
Melting point (°C)

Structure/texture
Soft-feel effect
Solvent-borne

Anti-settling
Solvent-free

Surface slip

Sandability
Non-ionic
pH value

Aqueous

Anti-slip
Cationic

Matting
Anionic
AQUACER 593 Modified polypropylene wax 160 30 Water 9   

AQUACER 840 Oxidized HDPE wax 135 30 Water 5   

AQUACER 1013 Oxidized HDPE wax 135 35 Water 9.2   

AQUACER 1039 Modified paraffin wax 90 35 Water 9.5      

AQUACER 1075 Oxidized HDPE wax 130 35 Water 9.5     

AQUACER 1547 Oxidized HDPE wax 125 35 Water 9.7   

AQUACER 8035* 22
Oxidized HDPE wax 140 35 Water 9    

AQUACER 8335* 22
Modified paraffin wax 58 45 Water 11    

AQUACER 8840* 22
EAA copolymer wax 110 30 Water 9   

AQUAMAT 208 Oxidized HDPE wax 135 35 Water 8.5    

AQUAMAT 263 Oxidized HDPE wax 130 35 Water/PNB 12/1 9.5     

AQUAMAT 272 N Modified polyethylene wax 125 55 Water 4   

AQUATIX 8421 Modified EVA copolymer wax 105 20 Water 5.5    

HORDAMER PE 02 Polyethylene primary 95 40 Water 8–11

  
dispersion

*21 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.   *22 Only available in North America.
42 Product Guide L-G 1

Wax additives – Wax dispersions in organic solvents (1/2)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Wax base Solvent Particle size

Pigment wetting in powder coatings

distribution (μm)

Anti-blocking/water repellency
Degassing of powder coatings
D50 D90

Effect pigment orientation

Non-volatile matter (%)*23

Mechanical resistance
Melting point (°C)

Structure/texture
Soft-feel effect
Solvent-borne

Anti-settling
Solvent-free

Surface slip

Sandability
Aqueous

Anti-slip

Matting
CERACOL 79 Carnauba wax 85 20 DPM 2 6   

CERACOL 83 Fischer-Tropsch wax 105 20 Isopropanol 2.5 6   

CERACOL 600 Modified hydrocarbon wax 100 20 PMA 2 5   

CERACOL 601 Carnauba wax 85 20 DPM 2 6    

CERACOL 604 Carnauba wax 85 11.5 BG 4 7   

CERACOL 605 Carnauba wax 85 20 BG 2 3    

CERACOL 607 R PTFE-modified polyethylene wax 115 35 BDGA/BDG/aromatic

4 10   
hydrocarbons 1/1/1

CERACOL 609 N Wax-modified lanolin 85 20 Aromatic hydrocarbons/

3 6   
isopropanol 1/1

CERACOL 610 Microcrystalline wax 95 15 Low-naphthalene aromatic

5 9   
hydrocarbons

CERACOL 615 Microcrystalline wax 95 20 DPM 6 10    

CERAFAK 100 EVA copolymer wax 105 10 Xylene/BuAc 1/1   

CERAFAK 103 EVA copolymer wax 110 6 Xylene/BuAc/butanol 7/8/1   

CERAFAK 106 EVA copolymer wax 105 6 Xylene/BuAc/butanol 7/8/1   

CERAFAK 110 EVA copolymer wax 100 6 BuAc/butanol 15/1   

CERAFAK 111 Polyethylene wax 110 12.5 BuAc  

* The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
23

the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
43 Product Guide L-G 1

Wax additives – Wax dispersions in organic solvents (2/2)

Product Product data Systems Effects

Wax base Solvent Particle size

Pigment wetting in powder coatings

distribution (μm)

Anti-blocking/water repellency
Degassing of powder coatings
D50 D90

Effect pigment orientation

Non-volatile matter (%)*23

Mechanical resistance
Melting point (°C)

Structure/texture
Soft-feel effect
Solvent-borne

Anti-settling
Solvent-free

Surface slip

Sandability
Aqueous

Anti-slip

Matting
CERAFAK 117 Modified Fischer-Tropsch wax 110 25 Aromatic-free white spirit  

CERAFAK 127 N Modified Fischer-Tropsch wax 120 15 Aromatic hydrocarbons 3 7    

CERAFAK 140 N Carnauba wax 85 15 Isobutanol/aromatic

  
hydrocarbons 13/4

CERAFAK 151 Oxidized HDPE wax 135 25 Xylene    

CERAMAT 241 Oxidized HDPE wax 135 20 Xylene/BuAc 1/1     

CERAMAT 248 Polyethylene wax 110 20 Aromatic-free white spirit  

CERAMAT 250 Polyethylene wax 120 40 BuAc     

CERAMAT 258 Oxidized HDPE wax 135 17.5 BuAc    

CERATIX 8561 EVA copolymer wax 105 4.7 Xylene/BuAc/Butanol 3/6/1   

CERATIX 8563 EVA/EAA copolymer wax blend 110 4.4 Xylene/BuAc/Butanol 3/6/1   

CERATIX 8566 EVA copolymer wax 100 4.7 BuAc/Butanol 9/1   

*23 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
44 Product Guide L-G 1

Adhesion promoters

In numerous coating applications, the interactions at

interfaces are a decisive influencing factor for efficiency in
the end application. Interfaces exist both between the
coating and substrate and between the individual coating
layers or aged coatings. The aim of adhesion promoters is
to create as many stable additional physical or chemical
bonds as possible at these phases.

Additives from BYK can, for example, positively influence

the adhesion of coatings to different substrates, the
tolerance to surface contamination, and the resistance to
moisture and corrosion.
45 Product Guide L-G 1

Adhesion promoters
Product Product data Systems Substrates

OH NR3 COO –
COOH Si(OR)3 Solvent Non-volatile Acid value Amine value
matter (%)*24 (mg KOH/g) (mg KOH/g)

Aged coatings
Solvent-borne

Solvent-free
Aqueous

Plastics
Metal

Glass
BYK-3941 P   63*25  

BYK-3942 P   63* 25
 

BYK-4500  TMBP-MIB 40 28     

BYK-4509   PM 80 29 29    

BYK-4510   PM 80 30    

BYK-4511   PMA 40 136    

BYK-4512   PMA 60 56   

BYK-4513   DPM 41 60  

*24 The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*25 Active substance on solid silica carrier
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Processing additives
Processing additives from BYK are used to achieve various
effects in coating applications. These additives have
generally positive influences on a wide range of processing
parameters and the properties of the final product. Such
effects an, for example, be the prevention of gelling and
skin formation, lowering of curing temperature and
duration, or increasing of conductivity.
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Processing additives
Product Product data Systems Effect

Solvent Acid value Amine value

(mg KOH/g) (mg KOH/g)

Solvent-borne

Solvent-free
Aqueous
BYK-3950 P Improved pigment and filler absorption, viscosity reduction, improved leveling,

and degassing of powder coatings

BYK-3951 P Improved pigment and filler absorption, viscosity reduction, improved leveling,

and degassing of powder coatings

BYK-3955 P Improved pigment and filler absorption, especially of carbon blacks, viscosity reduction,

improved leveling, and degassing of powder coatings

BYKANOL-A Isobutanol/water/dearomatized white spirit 10/1/6 13 57  Anti-gelling, prevention of skin formation in alkyd systems

BYK-CATALYST 450 PM/PG/water 64/5/3 60 10   Blocked acid catalyst (acid content: 20 %), reduction in baking temperature and time

BYK-ES 80 Isobutanol 140 140  Increased conductivity in the liquid coating

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