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BYK globally supplies additives in the Paint and Coatings Industry. These additives include nanotechnology-based additives, surface additives, wetting and dispersing additives, and rheology additives. BYK’s product range also includes wax and process additives, defoamers and UV absorbers, and viscosity depressants. BYK’s key brands include ANTI-TERRA®, AQUACER®, BYK®, CERACOL®, DISPERBYK®, OPTIGEL®, etc.
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BYK®-3950 P BYK BYK®-3950 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. It is a copolymer with pigment affinic groups. BYK-3950 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder co...view more BYK®-3950 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. It is a copolymer with pigment affinic groups. BYK-3950 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder coating. Furthermore the optical appearance is improved (DOI). The optimized pigment / filler reception provides an excellent out-gassing of the powder coating. The adhesion potential of the processing additive improves substrate wetting. view less
BYK®-3951 P BYK BYK®-3951 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. BYK-3951 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder coating. Furthermore the optical appearance is im...view more BYK®-3951 P is a processing additive for powder coatings. BYK-3951 P is a high molecular copolymer with multiple pigment affinic groups. The additive improves the pigment and filler reception of the powder coating. Furthermore the optical appearance is improved (DOI). The optimized pigment / filler reception provides an excellent out-gassing of the powder coating. view less
BYKJET-9152 BYK BYKJET-9152 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for dispersing and stabilizing organic pigments and carbon blacks in solvent-borne, aqueous and UV-curable inkjet inks. It improves the optical properties of pigment-based inkjet inks (color st...view more BYKJET-9152 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for dispersing and stabilizing organic pigments and carbon blacks in solvent-borne, aqueous and UV-curable inkjet inks. It improves the optical properties of pigment-based inkjet inks (color strength, gloss, haze, transparency). The viscosity of the pigment concentrates and the finished inks is reduced and thixotropy is prevented. Good long-term stability is also achieved. The product produces an even particle size distribution in pigment dispersions, thereby significantly reducing the filtration time. BYKJET-9152 can be used in all types of aqueous, solvent-borne, and UV-curable inkjet inks. It stabilizes most pigments commonly used in inkjet products. view less
DISPERBYK®-103 BYK DISPERBYK®-103 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne flatting pastes. It is a solution of a copolymer with filler affinic groups. This product is utilized to produce highly concentrated flatting agent pastes. Such pastes are fluid, stable...view more DISPERBYK®-103 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne flatting pastes. It is a solution of a copolymer with filler affinic groups. This product is utilized to produce highly concentrated flatting agent pastes. Such pastes are fluid, stable upon storage, easy to utilize, and capable of being automatically dosed into the system. The pastes can be post-added for final adjustment. view less
DISPERBYK®-110 BYK DISPERBYK®-110 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems. It is composed of a solution of a copolymer with acidic groups. This product is suitable for stabilizing inorganic pigments, especially titanium dioxide, and strongly reduces m...view more DISPERBYK®-110 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems. It is composed of a solution of a copolymer with acidic groups. This product is suitable for stabilizing inorganic pigments, especially titanium dioxide, and strongly reduces millbase viscosity. Because of its anionic character, it is ideal for acid-catalyzed systems (such as coil coatings). It reduces haze in inorganic pigmented coatings when application occurs by electrostatic spraying. A combination with pigments stabilized by the DISPERBYK-160 family (see Data Sheet W200) is possible without any problems. view less
DISPERBYK®-111 BYK DISPERBYK®-111 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems. It is composed of a copolymer with acidic groups. This product is designed primarily for usage in high solids and in solvent-free systems. Because of its anionic character, it ...view more DISPERBYK®-111 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems. It is composed of a copolymer with acidic groups. This product is designed primarily for usage in high solids and in solvent-free systems. Because of its anionic character, it is ideal for acid catalyzed systems (such as coil coatings). DISPERBYK-111stabilizes inorganic pigments, and is particularly effective with titanium dioxide. It increases gloss, reduces haziness (especially in high rotation “minibell“ and / or other electrostatically applied systems) and dramatically reduces millbase viscosity. A combination with pigments stabilized by the DISPERBYK-160 family (see Data Sheet W200) is possible without any problems. view less
DISPERBYK®-115 BYK DISPERBYK®-115 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is a solution of a high molecular weight block copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product is most suitable for general industrial coatings,...view more DISPERBYK®-115 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is a solution of a high molecular weight block copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product is most suitable for general industrial coatings, high quality architectural paints and pigment concentrate formulations. It has a wide compatibility range and reduces the mill base viscosity. view less
DISPERBYK®-164 BYK DISPERBYK®-164 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. Solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. DISPERBYK® 164 is used in many formulations. For...view more DISPERBYK®-164 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. Solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. DISPERBYK® 164 is used in many formulations. For new developments, however, the additive DISPERBYK® 2164 (see Data Sheet W235) should be preferred. DISPERBYK® 164 has a molecular weight similar to that of DISPERBYK® 163, but is less polar and its solids content is higher. It is used in pigment concentrates and general industrial coatings. DISPERBYK® 164 does not contain aromatics. view less
DISPERBYK®-167 BYK DISPERBYK®-167 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is used in many f...view more DISPERBYK®-167 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is used in many formulations. For new developments, however, the additive DISPERBYK®-2164 (see Data Sheet W235) should be preferred. DISPERBYK-®167 is the aromatic-free version of DISPERBYK® 163. It has the same application properties as DISPERBYK® 163. view less
DISPERBYK®-168 BYK DISPERBYK®-168 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and UV-curing systems. It is a solution of a high molecular weight block copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product increases gloss and transparency. It s...view more DISPERBYK®-168 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and UV-curing systems. It is a solution of a high molecular weight block copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product increases gloss and transparency. It shortens dispersion time, lowers viscosity and increases color strength. In UV-curable wood coatings the incorporation of pigments, extenders and matting agents is improved due to the good wetting of surfaces. view less
DISPERBYK®-174 BYK DISPERBYK®-174 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is especially sui...view more DISPERBYK®-174 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems and pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is especially suitable for producing pigment concentrates. In addition to stabilizing pigments, DISPERBYK®-174 reduces millbase viscosity, thus enabling the formulator to produce highly filled pigment concentrates without difficulty view less
DISPERBYK®-180 BYK DISPERBYK®-180 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and water-borne systems. It is an alkylolammonium salt of a copolymer with acidic groups. This product is used in aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings ...view more DISPERBYK®-180 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and water-borne systems. It is an alkylolammonium salt of a copolymer with acidic groups. This product is used in aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings to deflocculate and stabilize preferably inorganic pigments (especially titanium dioxide). DISPERBYK®-180 is solvent-free, reduces millbase viscosity and therefore is suitable for “low-VOC“ and “VOC-free“ systems. view less
DISPERBYK®-182 BYK DISPERBYK®-182 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and water-borne systems. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This displays a wide application area a...view more DISPERBYK®-182 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and water-borne systems. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This displays a wide application area and is compatible with both solvent-borne and aqueous systems. DISPERBYK®-182 can be utilized - alone or in combination with DISPERBYK®-108 (see Data Sheet W217/PW3) - to produce solvent-borne pigment concentrates. view less
DISPERBYK®-184 BYK DISPERBYK®-184 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and water-borne systems. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is primarily for aqueous s...view more DISPERBYK®-184 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and water-borne systems. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is primarily for aqueous systems. It is preferably used to stabilize organic pigments. For inorganic pigments, DISPERBYK®-180 should be used. view less
DISPERBYK®-185 BYK DISPERBYK®-185 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is solvent-f...view more DISPERBYK®-185 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free pigment concentrates. It is composed of solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups. This product is solvent-free and is especially suitable for the production of alkylphenol ethoxylate- and solvent-free universal tinters which are used in aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free architectural coatings. DISPERBYK®-185 is also well suited for the prevention of flooding/floating in PVC-plastisols for coil coating applications. view less
DISPERBYK®-190 BF BYK DISPERBYK®-190 BF is a VOC- and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous printing inks, coating systems and adhesives. Standard additive for resin-free pigment concentrates. Suitable for all pigments. Biocide-free version of DISPERBYK-190.
DISPERBYK®-199 BYK DISPERBYK®-199 is a solution of a copolymer with pigment affinic groups. The additive deflocculates pigments through electrosterical stabilization. Due to the small particle sizes of the deflocculated pigments, high gloss is achieved and color strength is...view more DISPERBYK®-199 is a solution of a copolymer with pigment affinic groups. The additive deflocculates pigments through electrosterical stabilization. Due to the small particle sizes of the deflocculated pigments, high gloss is achieved and color strength is improved. Additionally, transparency and hiding power are increased. This product reduces viscosity, subsequently, leveling is improved and higher pigment load is possible. view less
DISPERBYK®-199 BF BYK DISPERBYK®-199 BF is a VOC-free wetting and dispersing additive for stabilizing organic and inorganic pigments in aqueous coatings, adhesives, pigment concentrates and care products. Biocide-free version of DISPERBYK-199.
DISPERBYK®-2008 BYK DISPERBYK®-2008 is a structured acrylic copolymer. It has been specifically developed as a wetting and dispersing additive for silica-based matting agents for use in solvent-free UV- systems and high solid coatings. Typical applications are in wood and fu...view more DISPERBYK®-2008 is a structured acrylic copolymer. It has been specifically developed as a wetting and dispersing additive for silica-based matting agents for use in solvent-free UV- systems and high solid coatings. Typical applications are in wood and furniture coatings, industrial coatings and printing inks. DISPERBYK®-2008 is based on controlled polymerization technology (CPT). view less
DISPERBYK®-2009 BYK DISPERBYK®-2009 is a wetting and dispersing additive for high-solid and solvent-free coating systems. It is composed of a solution of a structured acrylic copolymer. This product has the following advantages: low additive dosage on matting agent surface n...view more DISPERBYK®-2009 is a wetting and dispersing additive for high-solid and solvent-free coating systems. It is composed of a solution of a structured acrylic copolymer. This product has the following advantages: low additive dosage on matting agent surface needed, high matting efficiency of the flatting agent, reduction of viscosity and Newtonian flow behaviour, and good orientation of the silica-based matting agent. view less
DISPERBYK®-2010 BYK DISPERBYK®-2010 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems based upon CRP technology. It is an acrylate copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product has a relatively hydrophobic backbone to minimize the impact on...view more DISPERBYK®-2010 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems based upon CRP technology. It is an acrylate copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product has a relatively hydrophobic backbone to minimize the impact on water resistance of the dried coating film. DISPERBYK®-2010 is especially designed for the production of resin-free, stable pigment concentrates for aqueous coating systems. For optimum performance, the grind should only consist of water, DISPERBYK®-2010 and pigments; the grind should not be comprised of resin, amine, or co-solvents. This product does not contain organic solvents and is only suitable for aqueous systems. view less
DISPERBYK®-2013 BYK DISPERBYK®-2013 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for 100% UV systems and solvent-borne and water-borne UV systems for printing inks and coatings. Based on its balanced product polarity and 100% delivery form, DISPERBYK-2013 achieves excel...view more DISPERBYK®-2013 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for 100% UV systems and solvent-borne and water-borne UV systems for printing inks and coatings. Based on its balanced product polarity and 100% delivery form, DISPERBYK-2013 achieves excellent stabilization, in particular in 100% UV systems and particularly of organic pigments and carbon black pigments. In so doing, this product has an impressive, effective viscosity-reducing effect, simultaneously reducing thixotropic flow behavior. view less
DISPERBYK®-2015 BYK DISPERBYK®-2015 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems based upon CRP technology. It is an acrylate copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product is especially designed for the production of resin- and VOC-fre...view more DISPERBYK®-2015 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems based upon CRP technology. It is an acrylate copolymer with pigment affinic groups. This product is especially designed for the production of resin- and VOC-free pigment concentrates for aqueous coating systems. For optimum performance, it is recommended to use only pigments, DISPERBYK® 2015 and water for pigment grindings (resin-, amine, and co-solvent-free). This product is only suitable for aqueous systems. view less
DISPERBYK®-2015 BF BYK DISPERBYK®-2015 BF is a VOC- and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and care products. For resin-free pigment concentrates. Biocide-free version of DISPERBYK-2015.
DISPERBYK®-2018 BYK DISPERBYK®-2018 is a VOC- and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous paint systems, floor coatings, printing inks,inkjet inks, adhesives, and pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK®-2019 BYK DISPERBYK®-2019 is a VOC and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous paint systems, floor coatings, printing inks,inkjet inks, and pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK®-2055 BYK DISPERBYK®-2055 is a high molecular-weight wetting and dispersing additive with a solids content of 100%. This liquid additive has a good processing viscosity and can be used in systems of varying polarity, from low-polarity solvent-borne systems, includi...view more DISPERBYK®-2055 is a high molecular-weight wetting and dispersing additive with a solids content of 100%. This liquid additive has a good processing viscosity and can be used in systems of varying polarity, from low-polarity solvent-borne systems, including air-drying alkyds, alkyd/melamine resins, nitrocellulose, 2-pack polyurethanes, acrylic/melamine resins, and UV-curable coatings, through to aqueous systems. In solvent-borne systems it can be used with or without grinding resin, whereas in aqueous formulations the best results are achieved with binder-free grinds. view less
DISPERBYK®-2060 BYK DISPERBYK®-2060 is a wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and glycol-containing inorganic pigment concentrates to color aqueous and solvent-borne architectural coatings. It is also particularly suitable for effect pigment slurries, inorganic pigmen...view more DISPERBYK®-2060 is a wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and glycol-containing inorganic pigment concentrates to color aqueous and solvent-borne architectural coatings. It is also particularly suitable for effect pigment slurries, inorganic pigments, and carbon blacks. These pigment concentrates are used as binder-free universal colorants to color aqueous and solvent-borne coating systems, predominantly for the architectural coatings field. view less
DISPERBYK®-2061 BYK DISPERBYK®-2061 is a VOC-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and glycol-containing organic pigment concentrates to color aqueous and solvent-borne architectural coatings. It is particularly suitable for organic pigments and carbon blacks. The...view more DISPERBYK®-2061 is a VOC-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and glycol-containing organic pigment concentrates to color aqueous and solvent-borne architectural coatings. It is particularly suitable for organic pigments and carbon blacks. These pigment concentrates are used as binder-free universal colorants to color aqueous and solvent-borne coating systems, predominantly for the architectural coatings field. view less
DISPERBYK®-2200 BYK DISPERBYK®-2200 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free liquid coatings, powder coatings, printing inks, and inkjet inks to stabilize phthalocyanine pigments and carbon blacks. It significantly improves both color strength ...view more DISPERBYK®-2200 is a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free liquid coatings, powder coatings, printing inks, and inkjet inks to stabilize phthalocyanine pigments and carbon blacks. It significantly improves both color strength and transparency, and increases gloss whilst minimizing haze. Furthermore, due to its effective reduction in viscosity, DISPERBYK®-2200 enables an increase in the pigment content of organic pigments in pigment concentrates. view less