Archives: Listings

BYK®-1711

BYK-1711 is a polymer-based silicone-free defoamer specifically designed for aqueous coating systems. Here are the detailed specifications and information about this product:
Product Description
- Type: Polymer-based silicone-free defoamer
- Application: Aqueous coating systems
- Composition: Mixture of foam-destroying polymers and hydrophobic solids
Typical Properties
- Active Substance: 100%
- Density (20°C): 0.85 g/ml
- Flash Point: 158°C
Applications
- Coatings Industry Applications:
  - Automotive coatings
  - Industrial coatings
  - Wood and furniture coatings
  - Leather coatings
Special Features and Benefits
- Effectiveness: Highly effective defoamer even at low dosages.
- Compatibility: Very compatible with various aqueous systems.
- Versatility: Recommended for use in radiation-curable and two-component (2K) systems.
- Stability: Storage stable and does not settle, even in clearcoats.
- Ease of Use: Easy to incorporate into formulations.
Recommended Use
- Dosage: Typically used at 0.1-0.5% based on the total formulation, with exceptions up to 1% depending on specific requirements.
- Optimization: Optimal levels should be determined through laboratory testing.
Handling and Storage
- Storage: Store and transport between 0°C and 40°C. Ensure thorough mixing before use.
- Food Contact Legal Status: Contact the manufacturer for the current legal status regarding food contact.

DISPERBYK-194 N

DISPERBYK-194 N is a wetting and dispersing additive designed for aqueous systems and pigment concentrates, particularly suited for use in aqueous two-pack polyurethane (PU) and two-pack epoxy systems. Here are the details and specifications:
Product Description
- Type: Wetting and dispersing additive
- Application: Primarily used in aqueous systems and pigment concentrates
- Composition: Solution of a copolymer with pigment affinic groups
Typical Properties
- Acid Value: 75 mg KOH/g
- Density (20°C): 1.08 g/ml
- Non-volatile Matter (10 min., 150°C): 57%
- Solvents: Water
Applications
- Coatings Industry Applications:
  - Industrial coatings
  - Wood and furniture coatings
  - Protective coatings
Special Features and Benefits
- Deflocculation: Deflocculates pigments through steric stabilization, resulting in smaller particle size, enhanced gloss, and improved color strength.
- Viscosity Reduction: Reduces viscosity of formulations, improving leveling and allowing for higher pigment loading.
- Transparency and Hiding Power: Increases transparency and hiding power of pigments in coatings.
Recommended Use
- Production: Used for production of pigment concentrates with or without resins.
- Grinding: Suitable for pigment grinding in aqueous coatings.
- Compatibility: Compatible with both amine components and epoxy resins.
- Levels: Optimal levels are determined through laboratory testing:
  - Inorganic pigments: 15-35%
  - Titanium dioxide: 7-13%
  - Organic pigments: 30-90%
  - Carbon blacks: 100-150%
Processing Instructions
- Incorporation: Should be slowly incorporated into the aqueous resin system while agitating to ensure homogeneity.
- Pigment Concentrates: Additive should be mixed with water first before adding pigments.
- Neutralization: Pigment concentrates formulated with DISPERBYK-194 N must be neutralized before addition to let-down.
Storage and Handling
- Storage: Store in a dry place at temperatures above 10°C. In case of separation or turbidity at lower temperatures, warm to 20°C and mix well.
- Shelf Life: Refer to specific shelf life information for optimal storage conditions.

Epikure 3253

EPIKURE™ 3253 is a tertiary amine compound specifically designed as an accelerator for various epoxy resin curing agents and as a catalyst for other chemical reactions. Here are the details and specifications:
Product Description
- Chemical Type: Tris (dimethyl amino-methyl) phenol
- Primary Use: Accelerator for epoxy resin curing agents
- Secondary Uses:
  - Catalyst for polyurethane elastomers
  - Catalyst for isocyanurate foams
  - Catalyst for isocyanate trimerization
Application Areas/Suggested Uses
- Epoxy Systems:
  - Used with polyamides, fatty amidoamines, polysulfides, and acid anhydrides as a co-activating accelerator
  - Suitable for coatings, adhesives (including wet concrete applications), and sealants
- Polyurethane and Isocyanate Applications:
  - Acts as a catalyst for polyurethane elastomers and isocyanurate foams
  - Facilitates isocyanate trimerization
Benefits
- Reactivity: High reactivity with epoxy resins and other substrates
- Viscosity: Low viscosity, aiding in ease of handling and formulation
- Vapor Pressure: Low vapor pressure contributes to safer handling
- Color: Maintains good color properties in formulations
Sales Specifications
- Color: Maximum 6 Gardner
- Viscosity at 25°C: 120 - 250 cP
- Water Content: 0.5% wt.
- Amine Value: 610 - 635 mg/g
Performance Properties
- Pot Life: Approximately 38 minutes at 25°C
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 91°C (ASTM D648)
Safety, Storage & Handling
- Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry location at ambient temperatures.
- Shelf Life: Refer to MSDS for specific shelf life information.
- Handling: Minimize exposure and follow proper handling procedures to avoid moisture absorption and potential foaming when reacting with epoxy resins.
Additional Information
- Manufacturer: Westlake Inc.
- Revision Date: August 1, 2007
- Trademark: Registered trademark of Westlake Inc.
Disclaimer
- The information provided is believed to be accurate but should be verified by the user.
- Westlake Inc. makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the product beyond conforming to its specifications.
EPIKURE™ Curing Agent 3253 is a versatile chemical additive suited for enhancing the curing and catalytic properties of various resin systems, making it valuable across multiple industrial applications including coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical formulations.

Tego Airex 900

TEGO® Airex 900 is a highly effective defoamer and deaerator concentrate designed for non-aqueous formulations, particularly those with high viscosity and high build requirements. It is ideal for various industrial applications where efficient foam control is essential. Here are the detailed specifications and properties of TEGO® Airex 900:
Description
- Product Type: Defoamer/deaerator for non-aqueous formulations
- Appearance: Turbid liquid
- Chemical Description: Organo-modified polysiloxane, contains fumed silica
Key Benefits
- Outstanding performance in higher viscosity formulations
- Excellent for 2K epoxy systems
- Ideal for radiation-curing coatings
- Fast and efficient foam break, effective against both micro- and macro-foam
Application Recommendations
- Suitable for brush and roller application
- Effective in airless spraying and compressed air spraying
- Can be used in flexo/gravure printing, dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
- Highly suitable for flooring applications
Suitability
- Waterborne: Not suitable
- Solventborne: Suitable
- 2-Pack 100%: Suitable
- Radiation-curing: Suitable
- Pigmented Coatings: Suitable
- Clear Coatings: Suitable
Typical Applications
- Floor coatings
- Screen inks
- General industrial coatings
- Protective coatings
Technical Data
- Active Matter Content: 100%
- Appearance: Turbid liquid
- Solubility:
  - Water: Not soluble
  - Ethanol: Partly soluble
  - TPGDA: Partly soluble
  - Acetone: Partly soluble
  - Butylacetate: Soluble
  - Mineral Spirits: Soluble
Recommended Addition Level
- As Supplied: 0.05 - 1.0% calculated on total formulation
- Processing Instructions: Stir before use. Addition to the grind is recommended in pigmented formulations. The additive must be incorporated with sufficiently high shear.
Handling & Storage
- Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored in original unopened packaging.
- Storage Conditions: Store in original unopened packaging to maintain product integrity.

Bayferrox 920

BAYFERROX® 920 is a synthetic iron hydroxide yellow pigment used in various applications where color consistency and quality are essential. Here are the detailed specifications and properties of BAYFERROX® 920:
Description
- Type: Synthetic iron hydroxide (a-FeOOH)
- Delivery Form: Powder
- Chemical Class: Pigment Yellow 42 (77492)
- CAS Number: 51274-00-1
- REACH Registration Number: 01-2119457554-33
Specified Color Data
- Standard: Bayferrox 920
- Year: 2016
Color Values and Tinting Strength
- Binder: Test paste based on a non-drying alkyd resin
- Full Shade: Test method No. 00141
- Reduction (with titanium dioxide): (1:5)
Color Parameters:
- AL (Lightness): ±0.5
- Aa (Red/Green value):* ±1.0
- Ab (Yellow/Blue value):* ±1.3
- AE*ab (Total color difference): ≤1.5
Binder: Barytes:
- Relative Tinting Strength: 95-108%
Specified Technical Data
- Water-Soluble Content: Max 0.5%
  - Test Method: Similar to DIN EN ISO 787-3:2000
- Sieve Residue (0.045 mm sieve): Max 0.04%
  - Test Method: DIN EN ISO 787-7:2009
- pH Value: 3.5 - 7.5
  - Test Method: DIN EN ISO 787-9:1995
Informative Technical Data (Guide Values)
- a-FeOOH Content: 99.4%
  - Test Method: Information about the determination of iron oxide 11 DIN 55913-2:1972
- Loss on Ignition at 1000°C, 0.5 h: <0.5%
  - Test Method: Similar to DIN EN ISO 787-2:2021
- Moisture Content (after production): <0.5%
  - Test Method: DIN EN ISO 787-5:1995
- Particle Shape: Rod-shaped
  - Predominant Particle Size: 0.6 µm
- Oil Absorption: 14.0 g/100 g
  - Test Method: Similar to DIN EN ISO 787-11:1995
- Tamped Density: 0.6 g/ml
  - Test Method: DIN EN ISO 787-10:1995
- Density: 4.0 g/ml
Special Features
- BAYFERROX® 920 is known for its high color stability and consistency, making it ideal for applications where precise color matching is critical.
- It has a significant amount of chemically bound water, which is essential for its pigment properties.

Tego Airex 980

TEGO® Airex 980 is a specialized additive used as a defoamer and deaerator in various coating applications. Below are the detailed properties, applications, and handling guidelines for TEGO® Airex 980.
Key Characteristics:
- Type: Organo-modified polysiloxane
- Form Supplied: Liquid with 100% active matter content
Applications:
TEGO® Airex 980 is highly effective against micro-foam and also promotes flow, leveling, and the orientation of matting agents. It is suitable for use in:
- Brush application/roller application
- Airless spraying
- Compressed air spraying
- Flexo/gravure printing
- Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
- Self-leveling floor coating
Suitability:
- Waterborne: Suitable
- 2-pack 100%: Suitable
- Clear coat: Suitable
- Solventborne: Not suitable
- Radiation-curing: Not suitable
- Pigmented: Suitable
Solubility:
- Water: Insoluble
- TPGDA: Insoluble
- Ethanol: Clear soluble
- Butyl acetate: Cloudy but stable
- White spirit: Clear soluble, cloudy but stable
Food Contact:
The ingredients of TEGO® Airex 980 are listed on the A and B lists of the Swiss Ordinance 817.023.21, Annex 6, respectively Annex 1 (list I and list II).

Desmophen NH 1720

Desmophen® NH 1720 is an aminofunctional co-reactant designed for use with polyisocyanates in the formulation of high-solids, two-component polyurethane (PUR) topcoats and coating materials.
Key Characteristics:
- Type: Aminofunctional co-reactant for polyisocyanates
- Appearance: Yellowish to yellow, low-viscosity liquid
Specifications:
- Amine Value: 170.0 - 210.0 mg KOH/g (M129-AFAM 2011-06054)
- Viscosity at 25°C: ≥ 80 mPa·s (M014-ISO 3219/A.3)
- Viscosity at 23°C: approx. 110 mPa·s (M014-ISO 3219/A.3)
Other Data:
- Equivalent Weight: approx. 295
- Density at 20°C: approx. 1.058 g/ml (DIN 51 757)
- Flash Point: approx. 133°C (DIN EN ISO 2719)
- Water Content: ≤ 0.15% (DIN 51 777-1)
Compatibility and Applications:
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with many polyisocyanates and prepolymers. Compatibility testing is advisable.
- Applications:
  - Used in combination with Desmophen® NH 1420 as a co-reactant for Desmodur® N-/ultra N-products.
  - Suitable for high-solids, two-component polyurethane topcoats and coating materials.
Storage and Handling:
- Storage Conditions:
  - Store in original sealed containers.
  - Recommended temperature: 0 - 30°C.
  - Protect from moisture, heat, and foreign materials.
- Shelf Life: Six months from the date of shipment, provided it is stored under the recommended conditions. Testing is recommended if used after this period.
Safety and Labeling:
- Handling: Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety data, handling procedures, and regulatory information.
- Labeling: Follow the latest edition of the corresponding SDS for current classification, labeling, and application methods.
Important Notes:
- Trial Product: This is a trial product, and extensive experience with it may not yet be available. No guarantee can be given regarding the behavior of the product during processing or use.
- Liability and Warranty: Users must determine the suitability of the product for their specific applications through appropriate testing. All information and technical assistance are given without warranty or guarantee and are subject to change without notice.
Manufacturer Information:

Desmodur VL

Desmodur® VL is an aromatic polyisocyanate based on diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), used primarily in the formulation of two-component polyurethane (PUR) coatings, fillers, sealing compounds, and synthetic resin mortars.
Key Characteristics:
- Type: Aromatic polyisocyanate
- Chemical Basis: Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI)
- Form Supplied: Brown liquid with low viscosity
Specifications:
- NCO Content: 31.5 ± 0.5%
- Viscosity at 25°C: 90 ± 20 mPa·s
Other Data:
- Equivalent Weight: approx. 133
- Flash Point: approx. 229°C (DIN EN ISO 2719)
- Density at 25°C: approx. 1.23 g/ml (DIN EN ISO 2811-3)
Compatibility and Applications:
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with many hydroxyl-bearing polyesters and polyethers. A brief pre-reaction might be necessary, and compatibility tests should be carried out if there is doubt.
- Applications:
  - Can be combined with Desmophen® grades like Desmophen® 5028 GT, 1380 BT, or castor oil-based polyols.
  - Suitable for coatings that can vary from hard to flexible depending on the Desmophen® product used.
  - Used in systems suitable for coating concrete, asphalt, fibrous cement, and plastics.
  - Water scavengers such as molecular sieve paste® 3 Å are necessary to prevent reaction with water.
Storage and Handling:
- Storage Conditions:
  - Store in original sealed containers.
  - Recommended temperature: 10 - 30°C.
  - Protect from moisture, heat, and foreign materials.
  - Avoid storage at high temperatures to prevent viscosity increase and at low temperatures to prevent crystalline deposits.
- Shelf Life: Six months from the date of shipment, provided it is stored under the recommended conditions. Testing is recommended if used after this period.

Addocat PP

Addocat® PP is a versatile catalyst used in various polyurethane (PUR) applications such as coatings, rigid and flexible foam, and cellular elastomers.
Key Characteristics:
- Type: Catalyst for PUR applications
- Chemical Composition: Blend of tertiary amines
- Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellowish, clear liquid
- Solubility:
  - Miscible with water (hygroscopic)
  - Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, and ethers
  - Partly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons
Typical Properties:
- Active Ingredient Content: approx. 98%
- Basic Nitrogen Content: min. 24%
- Density at 20 °C: approx. 0.87 g/cm³
- Flash Point: approx. 83°C
- Initial Boiling Point: approx. 210°C
- Pour Point: approx. -60°C
- Viscosity at 25 °C: approx. 3 mPa·s
- Water Content: max. 0.5%
Applications and Uses:
1. Coatings:
  - Accelerates drying and curing of 2K PUR coatings.
  - Used with aliphatic diisocyanates and polyols.
  - Recommended dosage: approx. 0.02 to 0.50% of total polyisocyanate/polyol amount.
  - Typically used as a 10% solution in solvents like butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methylisobutylketone, methylethylketone, or xylene.
2. Rigid Foam:
  - Used in appliance insulation, pipe insulation, and sandwich panels.
  - Activates blowing and crosslinking reactions.
  - Typical dosage: 1.0 - 3.0 pphp.
  - Often used with co-catalysts like Addocat® PV, Addocat® 108, or Addocat® 102.
3. Flexible Ester Slabstock Foam:
  - Activates blowing and crosslinking reactions in flexible PUR ester foam systems.
  - Typical dosage: Addocat® PP (0.1-0.4 pphp) with Addocat® 101 (1.0 - 1.6 pphp).
4. Cellular Vulkollan:
  - Added to the crosslinker mixture for cellular Vulkollan processing.
  - Typical mixture includes Vulkollan® 2001 KS, Addovate® SM, Addovate® DD 1092, and Addocat® PP.
5. Ether Filling Foam:
  - Suitable for foams based on active trifunctional long-chain polyether polyols and MDI.
  - Addocat® PP (approx. 0.5 pphp) used with an alkanolamine (e.g., triethanolamine at approx. 5.0 pphp).

Byk-A 501

BYK-A 501 is a silicone-free air release additive designed for use in unsaturated polyester resins and is particularly recommended for polyurethane and epoxy resin systems.
Key Characteristics:
- Type: Silicone-free air release additive
- Composition: Solution of polyolefin
- Form Supplied: Not specified
Typical Properties:
- Density (20 °C): 0.89 g/ml
- Refractive Index (20 °C): 1.500
- Flash Point: 46 °C
- Hazen Color Number: < 200
- Turbidity: < 10 TE/F
Applications:
- Primary Use: BYK-A 501 is highly effective in releasing air in virtually all unsaturated polyester resins and is also recommended for epoxy resin systems.
- Specific Applications: Unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy resins, gel coats, and casting systems.
Special Features and Benefits:
- BYK-A 501 effectively releases air from resin systems, improving the quality and appearance of the final product.
Recommended Levels:
- Usage: 0.1-0.5% additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation.
- Optimization: Optimal levels should be determined through a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions:
- Method: Stir BYK-A 501 into the resin before adding other components.
- Potential Haze: In some resins, air release additives may cause haze in the finished part.
Storage and Handling:
- General Information: Not specified in the provided data sheet.

Archives: Listings

BYK®-1711

Product Description

Typical Properties

Applications

Special Features and Benefits

Recommended Use

Handling and Storage

DISPERBYK-194 N

Product Description

Typical Properties

Applications

Special Features and Benefits

Recommended Use

Processing Instructions

Storage and Handling

Epikure 3253

Product Description

Application Areas/Suggested Uses

Benefits

Sales Specifications

Performance Properties

Safety, Storage & Handling

Additional Information

Disclaimer

Tego Airex 900

Description

Key Benefits

Application Recommendations

Suitability

Typical Applications

Technical Data

Recommended Addition Level

Handling & Storage

Bayferrox 920

Description

Specified Color Data

Color Values and Tinting Strength

Specified Technical Data

Informative Technical Data (Guide Values)

Special Features

Tego Airex 980

Key Characteristics:

Applications:

Suitability:

Solubility:

Food Contact:

Desmophen NH 1720

Key Characteristics:

Specifications:

Other Data:

Compatibility and Applications:

Storage and Handling:

Safety and Labeling:

Important Notes:

Manufacturer Information:

Desmodur VL

Key Characteristics:

Specifications:

Other Data:

Compatibility and Applications:

Storage and Handling:

Addocat PP

Key Characteristics:

Typical Properties:

Applications and Uses:

Byk-A 501

Key Characteristics:

Typical Properties:

Applications:

Special Features and Benefits:

Recommended Levels:

Incorporation and Processing Instructions:

Storage and Handling: