Silicone Surface Additive For Solvent-Borne Coating Systems With A Medium Reduction of Surface Tension and A Medium Increase of Surface Slip

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BYK-300

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.

Density (68 °F): 7.84 lbs/US gal


Non-volatile matter (10 min., 302 °F): 52 %
Solvents: Xylene/isobutanol 4/1
Flash point: 73 °F

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.

Applications

Coatings Industry

Special Features and Benefits


The additive provides a medium reduction of surface tension in the coating systems. It increases slip and improves
leveling and gloss. Silicone additives prevent the formation of Bénard cells. BYK-300 also improves substrate
wetting and anti-blocking properties.

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

Incorporation and Processing Instructions


The additive can be incorporated during any stage of the production process, including post-addition.
Thinning before incorporation may make dosing easier.

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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Tel 203 265-2086 The information and data stated herein, although in no way guaranteed, are based upon tests and reports considered to be reliable and are
Fax 203 284-9158 believed to be accurate. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made or intended. Use by a customer should be based upon their own
investigations and appraisals. Any recommendation should not be construed as an invitation to use a material in infringement of patents.
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www.byk.com/additives This issue replaces all previous versions – Printed in the USA

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