Byk® -323

Polymethylalkyl-methylaralkyl-siloxane. Acts as a silicone based flow and leveling agent for solvent-borne coatings.

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Chemical Composition

Aralkyl modified polymethylalkylsiloxane

Advantages
  • improved flow and leveling
  • Displays partial defoaming properties
  • no or only slight foam stabilization
  • heat resistancy up to 250°C
  • Orients the flatting agent in flat topcoats and in multi-coat systems
  • Prevents the formation of Bénard cells
Other Applications

industrial coatings
wood & furniture coatings

Handling

Recommended Levels : 0.01 - 0.4 %

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Physical Properties
Density 0.99 g/ml 20°C
Thermal Properties
flash point >100 ºC
Chemical Properties
Non-volatile materials >96 % wt