Byk® -331

Technical Documents

Polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane copolymer. Acts as a silicone based surface additive for solevnt-borne, aqueous, and UV-curable systems.

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Chemical Composition

Polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane

Advantages
  • Provides improved substrate wetting.
  • Imparts increased surface slip.
  • Exhibits improved anti-blocking properties.
  • Avoids the formation of Bénard cells.
  • Possesses improved leveling and gloss.
  • Offers a medium reduction of the surface tension of paint systems
Other Applications

Inks > Varnishes / Over print varnish
aqueous and UV-curable printing inks

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Physical Properties
Density 1.04 g/ml 20°C
Thermal Properties
flash point >98 ºC
Chemical Properties
Non-volatile materials >100 % wt