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BYK® -348
Technical DataSheet | Supplied by Byk (Altana Group)

Polyether modified siloxane. Acts as a silicone based surface additive to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems.
Provides a strong reduction of surface tension. Exhibits very good substrate wetting and flow/leveling. Offers no foam
stabilization. Does not increases surface slip and impairs recoatability. Especially suited for coating colors applied by
curtain coating as it strongly improves tension rheology. Used in aqueous coatings and printing inks and for solvent-free
aqueous formulations (zero-VOC-systems).Polyether modified polysiloxane. Provides a strong reduction of surface
tension. Imparts very good substrate wetting and good flow/leveling. Does not increase surface slip or impairs
recoatability. Exhibits only minor activity at the interface paint/air due to its chemical structure. Improves printability as
well as application of packaging coatings.

Product Type Wetting Agents / Wet Edge Enhancers > Surfactants

Wetting Agents / Wet Edge Enhancers > Silicones
Flow / Levelling Agents > Silicones

Chemical Composition Polyether modified siloxane

Product Status COMMERCIAL

Applications/ Recommended for Coatings > Waterborne

Bio Based No

BYK® -348 Properties

Property Value & Unit Test Condition Test Method

Density @ 20°C 1.06 g/ml

Non-volatile matter > 96 %

Effective substance 100 %

Flash point > 100 °C

Recommended Levels 0.05 - 0.5 %

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