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BYK® -P 4100
Technical DataSheet | Supplied by BYK

BYK®-P 4100 by BYK is a surface-active processing additive for filled, thermoplastic compounds and for PVC plastisols
& calendar applications. It offers reduced torque during compounding and improved printability. The output capacity &
the melt volume rate (MVR) are increased with the increase in tensile strength, E-modulus and notch impact strength in
the finished part. It is especially recommended for mineral fillers, flame retardants & wood-plastic composites (WPC) and
glass fibers HMC. In PVC plastisols, it has very good release properties from gelling drums, release papers, flat screens
and molds. It also influences the cell structure of chemically blown foams and improves resilience and increases air
permeability. In PVC calendar applications, it has very good release properties during the processing of soft, semi-rigid
and rigid PVCs. The recommended level is 0.25-2% additive (as supplied) based upon the filler. For PVC applications,
the recommended level is 0.1-3% additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation. The shelf life of BYK®-P 4100 is
36 months.

Product Type Processing Aids > Polymeric Processing Aids

Chemical Composition Copolymer with acidic groups

Physical Form Liquid

Appearance Dark brown

Product Status COMMERCIAL

Applications/ Recommended for PVC

Calendering
Compoundings
Polymer surface adhesion > Paintability / printability

Labels/Agency Rating Listed in EINECS, TSCA, DSL, PICCS, IECSC, ENCS, NZIoC and
ECSI <br/>
In line with EU Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2), EU Directive
2002/96/EC (WEEE), EU Directive 94/62/EC (Packaging Waste),
CONEG Toxics in Packaging <br/>
Complies with REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

BYK® -P 4100 Properties

Property Value & Unit Test Condition Test Method

Acid Value 14 mg KOH/g

Density 8.27 lb/gal At 68°F

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Flash Point > 183 °C Pensky-Martens Method 49

Vapor Pressure < 1 hPa At 20°C

Auto-ignition Temperature > 200 °C DIN 51794

Solubility Element Test Condition Test Method

Immiscible in Water

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