Data Sheet S200

Issue 02/08

BYK-300 BYK-301 BYK-302

BYK-331 BYK-332 BYK-335
Silicone Surface Additives with Medium Reduction of Surface Tension

Composition

BYK-300
BYK-301 Solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane
BYK-335

BYK-302
BYK-331 Polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane
BYK-332

Typical Properties

Density at 20°C in g/ml Non-volatile matter in % Flash point in °C

0,94 52,0 23
BYK-300
Solvents: Xylene/Isobutanol 4/1

0,97 52,0 63
BYK-301
Solvents: Butylglycol

1,04 > 95,0 > 100

BYK-302
Solvents: –

1,04 > 98,0 > 100

BYK-331
Solvents: –

1,03 > 97,0 > 100

BYK-332
Solvents: –

0,91 25,0 43
BYK-335
Solvents: Alkylbenzenes/Xylene 9/1

Values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
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Recommended Levels

% additive (as supplied) based upon total formulation

BYK-300
BYK-301 0,1 - 0,3
BYK-335

BYK-302
BYK-331 0,025 - 0,2
BYK-332

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

These additives can be incorporated during any stage of the production process including post-addition.
To facilitate incorporation (especially with BYK-302 and BYK-331), it may be helpful to reduce the additives with suitable
solvent(s).

Applications

Solvent-borne coatings Solvent-free coatings Water-borne coatings

BYK-300 –

BYK-301

BYK-302

BYK-331

BYK-332

BYK-335

  recommended    suitable 

Function
These additives provide a medium reduction of the surface tension of paint systems.
They increase surface slip as well as improve leveling and gloss. Silicone additives prevent formation of Bénard cells. These addi-
tives also improve substrate wetting and give anti-blocking properties.

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Special Features and Benefits

BYK-300 Standard surface additive in the coatings industry for all solvent-borne systems.

Active substance identical to that of BYK-300. Due to the solvent used (butyl glycol), particularly suitable for
BYK-301
aqueous coatings.

Solvent-free version of BYK-300. Especially used in systems in which solvent-free additives are requested or
BYK-302
where a requirement for a special solvent exists.

BYK-331 is used in all solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coatings. In two-component polyurethane
BYK-331
systems, it can also be added to the isocyanate hardener.

is stable to hydrolysis and

• increases the surface slip.
• can be added to isocyanate hardeners.
BYK-332 • reduces the spraydust and dirt sensitivity.
• improves leveling (long wave).
• prevents the formation of Bénard cells.
• improves the wetting-up of the surface.

BYK-335 BYK-335 displays similar properties as BYK-300. It is used in all coating systems as surface additive.

Special Note
In comparison to silicone oils these additives are „user friendly“. Through a series of tests, however, it should be ascertained as
to whether foam is being stabilized by these additives before large-scale application starts. Also, the recoatability and cratering
should be evaluated.

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