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    BYK-A 555

    Data Sheet
    Issue 10/2012

    BYK-A 555
    Silicone-free polymer-based air release additive for unsaturated polyester resins. Suitable for all
    types of unsaturated polyester resins and processing methods. Also suitable for pultrusion
    applications with acrylic, unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins.

    Product Data
    Composition
    Solution of foam-destroying polymers, silicone-free

    Typical Properties
    The values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.

    Density (68 °F): 7.34 lbs/US gal


    Refractive index (68 °F): 1.51
    Non-volatile matter (10 min., 302 °F): 38 %
    Flash point: 109 °F
    Hazen color number: < 250
    Turbidity: < 10 TE/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

    Ambient Curing Systems

    Special Features and Benefits


    BYK-A 555 displays the highest efficiency in deaerating virtually all unsaturated polyester resins in all processing
    methods. Air release additive may cause haze in the finished part in some resins.

    Recommended Levels
    0.1-0.5 % 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.

    Incorporation and Processing Instructions


    Stir into the resin before adding other components.
    BYK-A 555

    Data Sheet
    Issue 10/2012

    Pultrusion

    Special Features and Benefits


    Prevention of air entrapment during the manufacture and application (pultrusion) of plastic systems.

    Recommended Use
    Recommended for systems based on acrylates, unsaturated polyesters or vinyl ester resins.

    Recommended Levels
    0.2 phr additive (as supplied) in combination with 0.3 phr BYK-A 515 or BYK-A 560.

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

    Incorporation and Processing Instructions


    Stir into the resin before adding other components.

    BYK USA Inc. ANTI-TERRA®, BYK®, BYK®-DYNWET®, BYK®-SILCLEAN®, BYKANOL®, BYKETOL®, BYKJET®, BYKOPLAST®, BYKUMEN®, CARBOBYK®, DISPERBYK®,
    524 South Cherry Street DISPERPLAST®, LACTIMON®, NANOBYK®, PAPERBYK®, SILBYK®, VISCOBYK®, and Greenability® are registered trademarks of BYK-Chemie.
    P.O. Box 5670 AQUACER®, AQUAMAT®, AQUATIX®, CERACOL®, CERAFAK®, CERAFLOUR®, CERAMAT®, CERATIX®, HORDAMER®, and MINERPOL® are registered
    Wallingford, CT 06492 trademarks of BYK-Cera.
    USA SCONA® is a registered trademark of BYK Kometra.
    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.
    [email protected]
    www.byk.com/additives This issue replaces all previous versions – Printed in the USA

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