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  Wet dispersant(2)

  BYK's wetting dispersants finely and uniformly disperse solid particles in the liquid, achieving long-term stabilization of the system. The additives stabilize pigments (inorganic, organic, and pearlescent pigments) and fillers. The liquid phase consists of water and various organic solvents with different polarities.

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  Additives for paste PVC(0)

  Additives for PVC plastisol

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  Surface finishing agent(2)

  During the process of applying or coating onto the substrate, various surface defects can occur. One cause is a significant difference in surface tension. For example, if the surface tension of the coating is higher than that of the substrate, issues such as poor wettability (high contact angle), poor adhesion, and beading can arise. Even after application or during drying, this difference in surface tension can lead to undesirable leveling and color bleeding. BYK additives can improve or prevent these surface defects.

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  Rheology agent(4)

  BYK's rheology additives improve processability and provide excellent storage stability, and some products also have the function of adjusting film thickness.

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  Defoaming agent and antifoaming agent(3)

  The generation of bubbles is usually not desirable in many processes, not only during the manufacturing of paints, printing inks, and plastic materials. Defoamers and anti-foaming agents prevent and remove the occurrence of bubbles, leading to improvements in manufacturing processes, achieving excellent surfaces and optimal product characteristics. BYK's defoamers are used in various fields. The main types are: silicone-based defoamers, mineral oil-based defoamers, and polymer-based defoamers.

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  Wax additive(2)

  Wax additives have many applications. For example, they are used to control the processability of products and to improve surface properties.

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  Adhesion promoters and coupling agents(0)

  In the fields of coatings and plastics, the state of the interface significantly affects the performance of the final product. Interfaces are created particularly when solids and liquids, or different solids, are mixed. For example, this occurs when enhancing the strength of a plastic composite by adding a coating or filler to the base material. The molecular structure and physical forces ultimately determine the interlayer adhesion. The purpose of adhesion promoters and coupling agents is to contribute to stable bonding at these stages.

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  Thickener(0)

  Reliable viscosity adjustment in each process is the most important aspect in the field of PVC plastisol. This viscosity adjustment enables a consistent manufacturing process and excellent product quality.

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  Process additive(1)

  BYK process additives are used in various plastic fields. These additives provide excellent effects on a wide range of processing condition improvements and the performance of the final products.

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  Additives for thermosetting plastics(0)

  BYK's thermosetting portfolio includes a wide range of products designed for various applications, starting with advanced composites. Our products are used in all technologies employed within the industries we serve (for example, sheets, molding compounds, pull-wound molding, injection hand lay-up/spray, etc.). Our additives are suitable for unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl esters, polyurethane resins, and acrylic resins. Applications include fiber-reinforced composites, gel coats, cast materials, electrical and electronic insulation systems (including CCL usage), polymer concrete, and artificial marble.

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  Additives for thermoplastic plastics(0)

  Thermoplastic plastic materials are in high demand due to their versatility and are used in many industries and application fields worldwide, ranging from the automotive industry to electrical and electronic products, devices, and the construction industry, as well as the film and packaging industry. BYK provides a wide range of high-performance solutions for industrial applications such as cables, food packaging, and building components. These include thermal stability, flame retardancy, processing aids, UV stability, and nucleation. In the field of thermoplastics for the transportation industry, we offer coupling agents, mechanical property enhancement, thermal stabilizers, and compacting solutions, making us a reliable partner for automotive applications.

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  Additives for PVC plastisol(0)

  PVC plastisol is used in a very wide range of applications. It spans from flooring, wall coverings, vinyl, printing inks, and textiles to dip coating, plastic covers, and traffic cones. Our portfolio of additives assists in the manufacturing process and contributes to the optimization of material properties.

• BYK-MAX(0)

  New BYK-MAX Series: High-performance plastic additives for compounders/converters By using our additives BYK-MAX, manufacturing efficiency is significantly increased, and throughput is improved, making plastic processing even easier. This new product group includes processing aids not only for PE, PP, PET, and polyamides but also for PE/PP-based thermoplastic plastic compounds and masterbatches. BYK-MAX functional additives optimize material properties and enhance the value of thermoplastics. The achievable functions include anti-fogging, scratch resistance, flame retardancy, UV stability, nucleation, and drying properties, among others. There are also products that improve the thermal stability of nylon-based polymers used in electrical/electronic products.

• Solution using PFAS-free additives(0)

  BYK additives have actively invested significant research efforts, investments, and human resources over many years to replace perfluoro and polyfluoroalkyl additives with more environmentally compatible alternatives. We are now able to offer pioneering and sustainable PFAS-free solutions for almost all products.

• PTFE-free wax additive(0)

  Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) represents a class of substances known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds. Products made from chemicals in this group are suspected to be harmful to health, leading to increased critical evaluations of their use on a global scale in recent years. Nevertheless, PTFE possesses several desirable properties that are often lacking in harmless materials. For example, in the field of wax additives, traditional PTFE-based products demonstrate excellent wear resistance and scratch resistance. For these reasons, BYK has developed a sustainable alternative that can be safely used while ensuring excellent application results, as a substitute for PE/PTFE wax additives.

• Water system additives(0)

  Currently, many of our additives are ideal for water-based paints. For many years, we have been providing products that meet our customers' needs.

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