Byk® -380N

Non-ionic solution of a polyacrylic copolymer. Acts as an acrylic leveling agent for aqueous systems.

Details

Product Type

Additive > Flow levelling agents > Polyacrylates
Additive > Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers
Additive > Surface conditioners > Anti Crater Aids

Applications

Coatings > Waterbase
Coatings > Industrial

Industry

Automotive
Architectural

Producer

Byk

Supplier

Tavan

Chemical Composition

Acrylic nonionic copolymer

Advantages
  • Offers improved leveling and substrate wetting
  • Provides increased gloss
  • Prevents surface defects such as craters and pinholes
  • Reduces surface tension and cratering
  • Exhibits improvement of compatibility and wettability.
Other Applications

Coatings Markets > General Industrial /Maintenance
Coatings Markets > Other industries > Paper coatings
Coatings Markets > Wood & Furniture Coatings
Coatings Markets > Automotive OEM > Primer / Surfacer
Coatings Markets > Automotive OEM > Top coats
Coatings Markets > Automotive refinishing > Primer surfacer

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Recommended Levels 0.1 - 1 %
Physical Properties
Density 1.04 g/ml
Thermal Properties
flash point 79 ºC
Chemical Properties
Non-volatile materials 52 % wt