Data Sheet D201

Issue 04/11

BYK-017 BYK-018 BYK-019

BYK-021 BYK-022 BYK-023
BYK-044
Silicone Defoamers for Aqueous Systems

Composition

BYK-017 Compound of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids

BYK-018 Mixture of hydrophobic solids and foam destroying polysiloxanes

BYK-019 Solution of a polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane

BYK-021
Mixture of foam destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol
BYK-022

BYK-023 Emulsion of foam destroying polysiloxanes, hydrophobic solids and emulsifiers

BYK-044 Emulsion of hydrophobic particles and polysiloxanes

Typical Properties

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

BYK-017 1.02 > 98 > 100

BYK-018 1.00 > 97 > 100

0.98 60 78
BYK-019
Solvents: Di-propylene glycol monomethyl ether

BYK-021 1.00 > 97 > 100

BYK-022 1.00 > 97 > 100

1.00 18.5 > 100

BYK-023
Solvents: Water

BYK-044 1.03 57 > 100

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-017 0.2 - 0.8

BYK-018
BYK-022 0.05 - 0.8
BYK-023

BYK-019 0.1 - 1

BYK-021 0.1 - 0.8

BYK-044 0.05 - 0.5; 0.2 - 2 in pigment concentrates

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

Due to the high activity, these additives should be incorporated under high shear in order to achieve optimal distribution of the
defoamer. Otherwise, defects in the system can occur.

Applications

BYK-017 BYK-018 BYK-019 BYK-021 BYK-022 BYK-023 BYK-044

Exterior wall paints – –

Gloss and semi-gloss

–
paints

Plastic coatings – – –

Wood/parquet var-
– – – –
nishes

Furniture coatings – – – – –

Pigment concentrates – –

Universal Colorants – – – – – –

Industrial coatings – – – – –

Architectural coatings – – – – –

  recommended    suitable 

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Special Features and Benefits

BYK-017 is especially suited for defoaming millbases during dispersion and subsequent processing. The product
is an excellent defoamer for glycol pastes and aqueous pigment concentrates.
BYK-017
It exhibits excellent defoaming during grinding and excellent storage stability. This results in improved grinding
and handling of the final pigment concentrates and coatings.

BYK-018 is especially suitable for pigmented emulsion systems based on styrene/ acrylate, acrylate or acrylate/
BYK-018 polyurethane combinations with a low PVC. In industrial emulsion paints that are applied by dipping, flow
coating, and airless spraying BYK-018 is very efficient against microfoam.

BYK-019 is recommended for aqueous coatings based on polyurethane dispersions and polyurethane /acrylic
combinations. It is also effective for defoaming pigment concentrate formulations.
BYK-019
To reduce microfoam, a combination of BYK-019 with BYK-024 in a ratio of 3:2 has been shown to give
excellent results.

BYK-021 is particularly useful for pigmented emulsions based on styrene/acrylics, acrylics or acrylic/poly-
BYK-021 urethanes with PVC‘s of 18-25%. This defoamer has demonstrated high activity against microfoam in high
gloss and semi-gloss aqueous coatings, specifically in airless and air-assisted spray applied coatings.

BYK-022 is especially suited for pigmented emulsion systems based on styrene/acrylics, acrylics or acrylic/
BYK-022 polyurethanes with PVC‘s of 18-25%. It can also be used in amine-neutralized systems and is very efficient
against microfoam.

BYK-023 is preferably used in pigmented emulsion paints with PVC‘s of 30-50% based on styrene/acrylics,
BYK-023
acrylic or terpolymer binders. It also can be used in hybrid systems.

BYK-044 is especially suitable for defoaming of the millbase during dispersion and further processing.
The product defoams excellently glycol pastes and aqueous pigment concentrates.
BYK-044
For defoaming of emulsion paints and dispersions lacquers BYK-044 is preferably used in pure acrylic and
styrene acrylic emulsions.

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Storage and Transportation

BYK-018
Separation may occur during storage and transportation. Mix well before use.
BYK-022

BYK-021 Separation may occur during storage and transportation. Mix well before use.
To be stored and transported at a temperature below 40°C.

Temperature for transport and storage must be between 0°C and 40°C.
BYK-023 This emulsion is sensitive to temperature extremes. If the temperature has exceeded or fallen below the
BYK-044 recommended range, the product has to be tested before use and, if necessary, be re-emulsified at room
temperature.

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P.O. Box 10 0245
46462 Wesel
Germany
Tel +49 281 670-0
Fax +49 281 65735
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This information is given to the best of our knowledge. Because of the multitude of formulations, production and application conditions, all the
above‑mentioned statements have to be adjusted to the circumstances of the processor. No liabilities, including those for patent rights, can be derived
from this fact for individual cases.
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