Byk® -P 104

Solution of a lower molecular weight unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer. Acts as wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-borne systems. Suitable for medium to high polar systems and particularly effective in preventing flooding of titanium dioxide in combination with other color pigments.

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Chemical Composition

Unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer

Advantages
  • improved pigment wetting
  • controlled flocculation of pigments and extenders
  • prevents flooding / floating and settling, and sagging
  • enhances protective properties when used in anti-corrosion primers
Other Applications

industrial coatings
architectural coatings
wood and furniture coatings
automotive and coil coatings
anti-corrosion systems
amine-neutralized aqueous coatings

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 180 mg KOH/g
Non-volatile materials 50 % wt