Rheobyk-R 605: Product Data

RHEOBYK-R 605
Data Sheet
Issue 12/2018
RHEOBYK-R 605
Liquid rheology additive for plastic applications such as vinyl ester and epoxy resins, unsaturated
polyester resins, and gel coats to reinforce the rheological effectiveness of pyrogenic silica.
Incorporation of the fumed silica is made easier, separation is prevented, and the thixotropic
behavior increased or stabilized.
Product Data
Composition
Solution of polyhydroxycarboxylic acid amides
Typical Properties
The values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
Density (20 °C): 0.93 g/ml

Refractive index (20 °C): 1.496
Gardner color number: < 10
Non-volatile matter (20 min., 150 °C): 52 %
Flash point: 29 °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

Separation or turbidity may occur. Mix well before use. Product efficiency is not influenced.
Applications
Ambient Curing Resin Systems
Special Features and Benefits

RHEOBYK-R 605 is used as a thixotropic-reinforcing additive in unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy and
polyurethane systems that already contain pyrogenic silica or organophilic phyllosilicates (organoclays) as rheology
additives. The additive reinforces the three-dimensional network structure of the silica or phyllosilicates through
additional bridges, thereby enhancing the thixotropy. For this reason, it achieves sufficiently high anti-sagging
properties with improved leveling and air release properties, even with low quantities of silica or phyllosilicates.

Low quantities of RHEOBYK-R 605 (5 % based on the silica) stabilize silica in laminating resins, thereby preventing
resin separation during storage.

In vinyl ester resins, RHEOBYK-R 605 activates hydrophilic, pyrogenic silica.

The additive can be used in various resins, including polyols, to prevent fillers settling during storage.

In polyols, RHEOBYK-R 605 is used to stabilize molecular sieves such as zeolite.
RHEOBYK-R 605
Data Sheet
Issue 12/2018
Recommended Levels
Additive quantity (as supplied) based on the
pyrogenic silica in vinyl ester resins: 20-50 %

pyrogenic silica in other resins: 10-30 %
organophilic phyllosilicates (organoclays): 5-20 %
inorganic fillers: 0.5-2 %

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

The additive should be added to the resin whilst stirring before incorporating the silica, phyllosilicates
or fillers. Post-addition of the additive is also possible.
Adhesives & Sealants
Special Features and Benefits

RHEOBYK-R 605 is a thixotropic-reinforcing additive for polyurethane and acrylate resins that are
rendered thixotropic using pyrogenic silica or organophilic phyllosilicates (organoclays). It reinforces
the hydrogen bonds of the silica and phyllosilicates, resulting in increased thixotropy. For this reason,
it achieves sufficiently high anti-sagging properties with improved leveling and air release properties even
with low quantities of silica or phyllosilicates.
Recommended Levels
10-30 % additive (as supplied) based upon the pyrogenic silica or organophilic phyllosilicates.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through
a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions

The additive should be added to the resin before incorporating the silica/phyllosilicates whilst stirring.
Post-addition is also possible.
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RHEOBYK-R 605

Density (20 °C): 0.93 g/ml

Food Contact Legal Status

Storage and Transportation

Ambient Curing Resin Systems

Special Features and Benefits

pyrogenic silica in vinyl ester resins: 20-50 %

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

Adhesives & Sealants

Special Features and Benefits

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

This issue replaces all previous versions – Printed in Germany

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