Silicone Surface Additive For Solvent-Borne Coating Systems With A Medium Reduction of Surface Tension and A Medium Increase of Surface Slip
Silicone Surface Additive For Solvent-Borne Coating Systems With A Medium Reduction of Surface Tension and A Medium Increase of Surface Slip
Silicone Surface Additive For Solvent-Borne Coating Systems With A Medium Reduction of Surface Tension and A Medium Increase of Surface Slip
Data Sheet
Issue 09/2012
BYK-300
Silicone surface additive for solvent-borne coating systems with a medium reduction
of surface tension and a medium increase of surface slip.
Product Data
Composition
Solution of a polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane
Typical Properties
The values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
Applications
Coatings Industry
Recommended Use
BYK-300 is broadly compatible and suitable for all solvent-borne systems.
Recommended Levels
0.1-0.3 % additive (as supplied) based upon total formulation.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series
of laboratory tests.
BYK-300
Data Sheet
Issue 09/2012
Special Note
Unlike so-called silicone oils, this additive is very user-friendly. However, before use, one should determine
in test series whether foam is stabilized in certain systems and check the recoatability and crater development.
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