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BYK-D 410
Data Sheet
Issue 08/2017
BYK-D 410
Liquid rheology additive for medium-polarity solvent-borne and solvent-free systems to
generate highly thixotropic flow behavior.
Product Data
Composition
Solution of a modified urea
Typical Properties
The values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
Active substance: 52 %

Density (20 °C): 1.16 g/ml
Solvents: Dimethyl sulfoxide
Flash point: 99 °C
Food Contact Legal Status

For the current food contact legal status, please contact our product safety department or visit www.byk.com
for further information.
Storage and Transportation

Moisture sensitive. Store dry. Slight turbidity of the material that occurs during storage has no influence on
the rheological effectiveness. The specified storage stability upon dispatch applies when the product is handled
correctly and stored in unopened original containers.
Applications
Coatings Industry
Special Features and Benefits

After being stirred into the coating system, the additive generates a three-dimensional network structure. The
resulting thixotropic flow behavior is highly suited for preventing sedimentation and increasing the anti-sagging
properties without impairing leveling.
Recommended Levels
0.2-1 % additive (as supplied) based upon the total formulation to prevent settling and 0.5-2 % to prevent
sagging, depending on the polarity and solids in the formulation.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of
laboratory tests.
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Incorporation and Processing Instructions

The additive should be added to the coating whilst stirring using moderate shear forces to ensure
a homogeneous and quick distribution. It is not necessary to specifically control the temperature.
The additive can be added into the millbase and is also suitable for adjusting the viscosity afterwards
by incorporating it as a post-additive.
If the additive is suitable for the system, its rheological effectiveness builds up, dependent upon time and
polarity, and can generally be evaluated 2 to 4 hours after incorporation. The additive is recommended
for incorporation into medium-polarity systems. We recommend BYK-D 420 for high-polarity and
aqueous systems.
Special Note
If used with driers (siccatives), discoloration may occur due to the formation of metal complexes.
The rheological effectiveness should then be tested.
At standard dosage, no negative effect on yellowing is expected. The impact should be tested in systems
that are susceptible to yellowing and at higher dosages.
When using the additive in reactive and catalyzed systems and in systems that contain cellulose nitrate,
we recommend testing the storage stability.
PVC Plastisols

The liquid additive is used to increase thixotropy in many PVC plastisol applications.
It enables plastisols to be manufactured and processed more quickly and improves the anti-settling
behavior and antisagging properties. BYK-410 minimizes flooding and floating in pigmented plastisols
and improves the control of the coating profile in the gelling oven. Foam stability is increased in
mechanically frothed PVC foams.
Recommended Levels
0.1-0.5 phr additive (as supplied) based on the PVC resin to prevent settling and floating.
0.3-1 phr additive (as supplied) based on the PVC resin to prevent sagging. In exceptional cases doses of
up to 3 phr are possible.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a
series of laboratory tests.

The additive should be post-added to the PVC plastisol, slowly under stirring. Depending on the
formulation, the plastisol then requires a period of up to 4 hours for the initial thixotropic structure
to form. In contrast, re-establishment of the structure after shearing occurs instantly.
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Ambient curing resin systems

The additive is highly suited for preventing sedimentation in filled, reactive casting resin systems such as
epoxy, polyurethane and acrylate resins, and also in some polyester resins. Using the additive makes it
possible to increase the anti-sagging properties without impairing leveling. Generally, BYK-D 410 only
increases the viscosity at low shear rates and therefore does not influence the application properties
at high shear rates. This is made possible by the creation of a three-dimensional network structure.
The time it takes to build up the network depends on the system. The time-related network build-up
and the resulting thixotropic flow behavior improves the deaerating properties of the system.
Recommended Levels
0.2-1 % additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation to prevent settling and 0.5-2 % to increase
the anti-sagging properties.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a
series of laboratory tests.

The additive should be added whilst stirring and distributed homogeneously. It is not necessary to
specifically control the temperature. The additive is suitable for adjusting the viscosity afterwards by
incorporating it as a post-additive.
Special Note
Using it with metal accelerators may cause discoloration or delayed curing.
Detergents, Cleaning and Care Products

After being incorporated into the system, the additive generates a three-dimensional network structure.
The resulting thixotropic flow behavior is ideal for preventing particles (e.g. encapsulated fragrances)
from settling, without negatively impacting the residual emptying of the container. Cleaning products
with BYK-D 410 are easy to use and can be applied by spraying. The use of the additive improves
adhesion to vertical surfaces, which improves the cleaning action as a result of the longer exposure time.
The additive is liquid and therefore easy to handle. The transparency of the detergents and cleaning
products is preserved.
Recommended Use
BYK-D 410 is used as a rheology additive to improve the anti-sagging and anti-settling properties in
detergents and cleaning products based on polar solvents (alcohols, glycols, esters). It can also be used
in liquid, non-ionic surfactants (alcohol ethoxylates). The additive is recommended for incorporation
into polar, organic systems. We recommend BYK-D 420 for high-polarity and aqueous systems.
Industrial cleaners (polar solvents) X

Non-aqueous and liquid detergents with low water content X
X especially recommended Y recommended
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Recommended Levels
0.3-3.0 % BYK-D 410 (as supplied) based upon the total formulation, depending on the properties
of the formulation to be achieved.

The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through
a series of laboratory tests.

The additive should be added whilst stirring and distributed homogeneously. It is not necessary to
specifically control the temperature. The additive is also suitable for subsequently adjusting the viscosity
by incorporating it as a post-additive. If the additive is suitable for the system, its rheological effectiveness
builds up, dependent upon time and polarity, and can generally be evaluated 2 to 4 hours after
incorporation.
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BYK-D 410

Active substance: 52 %

Food Contact Legal Status

Storage and Transportation

Special Features and Benefits

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

Special Features and Benefits

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

Ambient curing resin systems

Special Features and Benefits

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

Detergents, Cleaning and Care Products

Special Features and Benefits

Industrial cleaners (polar solvents) X

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

This issue replaces all previous versions – Printed in Germany

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