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This document introduces the "Coating and Ink Additives" handled by BYK Chemie Japan Co., Ltd. It includes the main components and features of numerous products such as "wetting and dispersing agents" for solvent-based and water-based applications, "surface modifiers" for silicone and UV/EB curing systems, and leveling agents for water-based applications to prevent wicking. Additionally, it explains the role of BYK additives in achieving carbon neutrality and the SDGs. Please feel free to download and take a look. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Wetting and dispersing agents ■ Surface modifiers ■ Leveling agents ■ Nanoparticle dispersion ■ Anti-blocking agents *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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【Other Published Content (Partial)】 ■ Layered Inorganic Additives ■ Liquid Rheology Control Agents ■ Defoamers ■ Adhesion Promoters ■ Additives for Powder Coatings *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Latest version of the "BYK Coating and Ink Additive List" 2024.10, 50th edition.

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【Additive Selection Chart】Building Paint Latest Version PFAS Free L-AG 1.1 01/2025

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【Additive Selection Chart】Can Coating Latest Version PFAS Free L-AG 1.6 01/2025

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Additive Selection Chart - Latest Version PFAS Free GA-AG 2 01/2025

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Additive Selection Chart: Coil Coating Latest Version PFAS Free L-AG 1.7 12/2024

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【Additive Selection Chart】Marine and Anti-Corrosion Coatings Latest Version PFAS Free L-AG 1.3 02/2025

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【Additive Selection Chart】Water-based Industrial Coatings Latest Version PFAS Free L-AG 1.2.1 01/2025

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Additive Selection Chart: Solvent-based and Non-solvent-based Industrial Coatings Latest PFAS Free L-AG 1.2.2 01/2025

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[Additive News] BYK's Solution for LAPONITE Rheology Control B-AN 3 02/2025

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【Product Information】A wetting dispersant effective for improving jet blackness in automotive and industrial applications.

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【BYK-AQUAGEL】Easy Dispersibility Inorganic Rheology Control Agent

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Surface modifier for water-based coatings (wetting agent, leveling agent)

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Liquid rheology additive 【RHEOBYK-431】 that improves the anti-sagging and sedimentation prevention properties of solvent-based paints, adhesives, as well as cleaning agents and care products.

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A groundbreaking leveling agent for powder coatings that promotes gloss and smoothness due to excellent dispersibility, preventing defects and craters. 【BYK-3902 P】

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A highly effective wax additive for improving the degassing properties of powder coatings on porous substrates【CERAFLOUR 961】.

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A highly effective wax additive for improving the degassing properties of powder coatings on porous substrates【CERAFLOUR 962】.

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Improvement of the defoaming properties of powder coatings, wettability of pigments, and chargeability during processing【CERAFLOUR 993】.

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Synthetic polymer for powder coatings that creates a coarse texture. Provides uniform surface characteristics with the addition of metallic pigments【CERAFLOUR 967】.

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Silicone surfactants for water-based paints, adhesives, printing inks, and care products. Significantly reduces surface tension and improves substrate wettability [BYK-348].

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Solvent-based, solvent-free, high solid, and UV-curable coatings suitable polymer-based defoamer that is zero emissions and silicone-free【BYK-1794】.

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Solvent-free and solvent-based aromatic and tin-free rheology additives【RHEOBYK-7405】.

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Non-polar solvent-based paint, powder coatings, and additives for adhesives and sealants Powder rheology additive 【RHEOBYK-7590】

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High-quality powdered rheology additive based on natural phyllosilicates suitable for hydraulic construction materials【OPTIBENT-7920】.

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High-quality powdered rheology additive based on natural phyllosilicates suitable for mineral-based construction materials【OPTIBENT-7925】.

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Lithium chloride-free rheology additive suitable for medium-polarity solvent systems and solvent-free systems. Improves sag resistance and sedimentation prevention【RHEOBYK-D 7460】.

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Silicone/Freon-free, water-based surface modifiers for increasing surface energy, solvent-based, UV-curable, and high solid content coatings 【BYK-3560】.

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Surface additives suitable for water-based, solvent-based, and UV-curable coatings that are effective in leveling properties, improving surface energy, and preventing beading 【BYK-3565】.

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Surface additive that increases leveling properties and surface energy of water-based/solvent-based/UV and 100% systems [BYK-3566].

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A surfactant additive that moderately reduces the surface tension of solvent-based industrial and automotive paints【BYK-3568】.

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Nanoparticle dispersion to improve scratch resistance and abrasion resistance of solvent-free/solvent-based radiation-curable clear coats [BYK-UV 3518].

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Nanoparticle dispersion for improving scratch resistance and abrasion resistance of solvent-free/solvent-based radiation-curable clear coats [BYK-UV 3519].

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Surface additive for solvent-based and solvent-free paints that contributes to excellent leveling properties and improved gloss【BYK-350】.

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Polyacrylate-based surface modifiers for solvent-based and solvent-free paints, as well as powder coatings. Improved leveling properties due to degassing effects [BYK-359].

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Wet dispersant for solvent-based matte agent paste [DISPERBYK-103]

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Wetting dispersant for solvent-based and solvent-free UV curable paints, printing inks, and adhesives【DISPERBYK-168】.

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[Lab Report] Preventing Surface Issues in Paints and Coatings! Basic Knowledge of Surface Tension and Additives <Part 1: Leveling>

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[Lab Report] <Second Wetting> Preventing Surface Troubles in Paints and Coatings! Basic Knowledge of Surface Tension and Additives

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"New urethane associative thickener achieving optimal viscosity in coatings" Viscosity adjusting agent for water-based paints.

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Wetting agent and leveling agent based on a silicone acrylic copolymer for solvent-based paints [BYK-3550].

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