Byk® -P 104 S

Solution of a lower molecular weight unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer with a polysiloxane copolymer. Acts as wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-borne systems.

Details

Product Type

Additive > Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers > Silicones Wetting Agents / Wet Edge Enhancers
Additive > Dispersing agents > Hyperdispersants

Applications

Coatings > Waterbase
Coatings > Solvent base coatings
Coatings > Industrial

Industry

Automotive
Architectural

Producer

Byk

Supplier

Tavan

Chemical Composition

Blend of unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer and polysiloxane copolymer

Advantages
  • controlled flocculation of pigments
  • Avoids flooding and floating, settling, and sagging of pigments
  • prevents silking and formation of Bénard cells
  • improves surface slip and leveling
  • improved orientation of flatting agents and aluminium flakes
Other Applications

industrial coatings
architectural coatings
wood & furniture coatings
automotive coatings
anti-corrosion systems

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Appearance Properties
Physical state Fluid
Physical Properties
Density 0.95 g/ml 20°C
pigment content 10 - 20 % Recommended Levels in organic pigments
pigment content 3 - 10 % Recommended Levels in inorganic pigments
Titanium dioxide content 0.5 - 2.5 wt% Recommended Levels in titanium dioxide
Thermal Properties
flash point 28 ºC
Chemical Properties
Acidity number 150 mg KOH/g
Non-volatile materials 50 % wt