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【BYK New Product】BYK-092 Features BYK-092 is a highly effective defoamer specifically designed for water-based clear coats and high gloss systems. It also demonstrates excellent performance in matte and colored systems. It has a balanced compatibility between compatible and incompatible components, ensuring that it does not affect transparency or gloss. It is effective with all standard application methods, including roller application, brush application, spraying, and curtain coating. This additive can generally be added at any stage during manufacturing.

"BYK-3450/BYK-3451" is a water-based surface modifier that significantly reduces surface tension without increasing slip properties and improves wettability on very low polarity substrates. Based on a trisiloxane developed by BYK, the two additives "BYK-3450" and "BYK-3451" provide good wettability even on very challenging substrates, while also offering significant expansion performance. Compared to general-purpose silicone surfactants, these two additives contribute little to foam stabilization, thereby improving processability and paintability. 【Features】 ■ Excellent diffusibility and wettability ■ Significant reduction in surface tension ■ Minimal foam stabilization compared to general-purpose silicone *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

BYK-092 is a highly effective defoamer specifically designed for water-based clear coats and high-gloss systems. It also exhibits excellent performance in matte and pigment systems. It has a balanced compatibility and incompatibility, which does not affect transparency or gloss. It is effective with all standard application methods, including roller coating, brush application, spraying, and curtain coating. This additive can generally be added at any stage of the manufacturing process.

Our company provides paint additives, plastic additives, industrial additives, exploration technology for oil/gas, and measuring instruments. "BYK additives" help improve product performance such as scratch resistance and surface gloss with minimal usage, as well as enhance productivity and processability, contributing to the optimization of manufacturing processes. Additionally, "BYK measuring instruments" offer a wide range of measuring devices tailored to our customers' needs across various applications. We provide perfect solutions to address the issues faced by customers in the coatings, plastics, and cosmetics industries regarding color, appearance, and physical properties. [Business Activities] ■ Import and export, sales, and related services (testing, technical services) for additives for paints, printing inks, other coatings, plastics, effect pigments, and measuring instruments. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

"RHEOBYK 7600" is a new type of urethane associative thickener that introduces a branched structure within the molecule, achieving excellent stability during temperature-dependent viscosity and color matching with colored pastes. Viscosity adjustment in paints significantly affects storage stability, workability, and finish. Please try this product for achieving the appropriate viscosity. 【Features】 ■ Low temperature dependence of viscosity development ■ Excellent color matching stability ■ Achieves appropriate viscosity by combining with high and low shear thickening agents *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

Our "Industrial Additives" offer high-performance products for six markets (end uses). They are applicable in the fields of adhesives & sealants, electronics (FPD, ceramics, batteries), and printing inks & inkjet. Additionally, they are applicable in the fields of lubricants & processing oils, as well as paper coating & catalysts. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Applicable Fields】 ■ Adhesives & Sealants ■ Electronics (FPD, Ceramics, Batteries) ■ Printing Inks & Inkjet ■ Lubricants & Processing Oils ■ Paper Coating & Catalysts ■ Household Care & Industrial Cleaners *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce the "Additives for Adhesives and Sealants" that we handle. By using "BYK-P 105" in polyurethane systems, it is possible to prevent the sedimentation of 50wt% calcium carbonate. Additionally, by using "GARAMITE-7305" in acrylic systems, it prevents the sedimentation of large, coarse fillers. 【Product Lineup】 ■ Defoamers and anti-foaming agents ■ Liquid rheology control agents and layered inorganic additives ■ Wetting and dispersing agents ■ Surface modifiers *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce our "additives for detergents, cleaning agents, and care products." The properties of detergents, cleaning agents, and care products can be significantly enhanced by adding appropriate additives. Our additives impart various effects to the products. We also have suitable additives for "leather care," "automotive wax," "high solid content cleaning agents," "liquid laundry detergents," and "fabric softeners." For detailed product information and products available in Japan, please contact us. [Applications (excerpt)] ■ Kitchen cleaning agents ■ Bathroom cleaning agents ■ Household cleaning agents ■ Floor polish ■ Leather care products *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

This document introduces additives for environmentally friendly paint formulation. It is recommended for those considering water-based formulations, especially for those looking to reduce VOCs. The document covers the entire paint creation process, from formulation to tinting and packaging. Please make use of it when selecting products. 【Featured Products (Partial)】 ■DISPERBYK-190 ■DISPERBYK-191 ■DISPERBYK-194 N ■DISPERBYK-199 ■ANTI-TERRA-250 *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

"RHEOBYK-7650" is a solid, non-dusting, preservative-free, and VOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for water-based systems. It increases the viscosity of various water-based paints in low to medium shear regions, while its impact in high shear regions is extremely small. This optimizes storage stability and provides excellent balance between fluidity and anti-sagging properties. Additionally, this additive is in flake form, does not produce dust, and is safe to handle. Due to its solid form, there is no need to add preservatives to prevent microbial intrusion. 【General Properties】 ■ Density (20°C): 1.20g/cm3 ■ Bulk Density: 0.3–0.5kg/m3 ■ Active Ingredient: 100% ■ Melting Point: 59°C ■ Color: Off-white ■ Form: Flake *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

"RHEOBYK-7690" is a solid, non-dusting preservative and VOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for aqueous systems that exhibits Newtonian flow behavior. It has minimal impact on low shear areas and can improve or increase wear resistance. Additionally, it is an additive that reduces splatter during application. It excels in balancing fluidity and leveling, allowing for a higher film thickness. Moreover, it does not adversely affect gloss or color acceptance. By combining it with rheological additives that are effective in low shear areas, such as RHEOBYK-7650, excellent storage stability and processability can be achieved. 【General Properties】 ■ Density (20°C): 1.20g/cm3 ■ Bulk Density: 0.3–0.5g/cm3 ■ Active Ingredient: 100% ■ Melting Point: 61°C ■ Color: Off-white ■ Form: Flake *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

This document includes a selection chart for additives in architectural paints. It introduces "water-based architectural paints" such as alkyd emulsions and polyurethane dispersions, as well as "solvent-based architectural paints" like long oil alkyds and high solid alkyds, along with resin-free and resin-containing pigment concentrates. The content is designed to be easy to reference when selecting products. Please feel free to download and take a look. 【Contents Included】 ■ Water-based architectural paints ■ Solvent-based architectural paints ■ Resin-free pigment concentrates ■ Resin-containing pigment concentrates *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

This document includes a selection chart for additives used in wood coatings and decorative films. It presents products categorized by solvent-based and water-based types for applications such as matting agents/pigment wetting and stabilization, sedimentation prevention, viscosity adjustment, and wettability to substrates, covering both room temperature curing and radiation curing. The products are also classified into silicone-based, silicone-free, and wax-based categories, making it easier to reference during product selection. [Contents] ■ Wood coatings and decorative films (1/5) ■ Wood coatings and decorative films (2/5) ■ Wood coatings and decorative films (3/5) ■ Wood coatings and decorative films (4/5) ■ Wood coatings and decorative films (5/5) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

The "DISPERBYK-BF series" is a preservative-free wetting and dispersing agent that serves as an alternative to existing standard additives. To meet the stringent demands and customer expectations for the safe and trouble-free handling of BYK products, BYK has developed numerous preservative-free alternatives in wetting and dispersing agents that have become market standards for water-based coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, and other formulations due to their high quality. The new additive names include "BF," which stands for "preservative-free," for differentiation. The new "BF" alternative additives are the same in terms of application as the conventional standard additives. 【Advantages and Features of the BF Series】 ■ Based on the same raw materials as standard additives ■ Equivalent product performance ■ Supplied in the same form ■ Limits the use of preservatives to meet current industry standards (especially MIT) ■ Can be used without restrictions like standard additives *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

"DISPERBYK-2015" is a wetting dispersant for water-based, color-protective coatings. It demonstrates the highest level of performance, fulfilling the balance between visual and functional properties. Furthermore, it exhibits particularly strong viscosity reduction, excellent storage stability, and a wide range of applicability. 【General Properties】 ■ Excellent color development ■ High gloss level ■ Excellent stability of organic and inorganic pigments ■ Superior viscosity reduction - allows for high pigment loading *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

In this document, we have published a chart for selecting additives in can coatings. We have categorized various systems, including solvent-based, water-based, radiation-curable, solvent-free, cationic curing, and radical curing, into detailed classifications based on defoaming, wettability to the substrate, leveling, friction coefficient reduction, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance. Additionally, we have included a wide variety of products such as silicone-free, silicone-based, and wax additives. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents] ■ Can Coating (1/2) ■ Can Coating (2/2) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

"BYK-1745" is a VOC and silicone-free water-based defoamer based on polymers and renewable, sustainable raw materials. It complies with most food contact regulations related to adhesive applications. The raw materials are gradually replacing limited resources like mineral oil, with this additive using 65% renewable plant-based materials as an alternative. Additionally, it achieves a level of application effectiveness comparable to traditional additives. It is a highly effective and compatible defoamer that prevents foam generation during manufacturing and application processes. 【Advantages】 ■ Wide range of certifications for food contact applications ■ 65% bio-based, making it sustainable ■ Complies with international eco-label standards (particularly important for architectural coatings) ■ Effective defoaming ■ Excellent compatibility ■ High storage stability *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

"LAPONITE" is a rheology additive based on BYK's synthetic phyllosilicate for water-based systems. It primarily increases viscosity in low shear regions and induces pseudoplastic flow. In addition to providing excellent sedimentation prevention and storage stability, it improves processability and applicability across a wide range of water-based systems. It can be used in a very wide range of applications, including paints, construction chemicals, household, industrial, commercial, agricultural, care products, adhesives, sealants, and coating agents for energy storage applications. [Main Characteristics] - Excellent effectiveness and chemical purity in water-based systems - Maximum shear-thinning properties among BYK's rheology product range - Easily atomized by spray - Formulations using this product achieve excellent anti-syneresis, storage stability, and drip prevention *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

【Recommended Products for Diisononyl Phthalate】 DISPERBYK-102, DISPERBYK-145, DISPERBYK-2001*, DISPERBYK-2055, DISPERBYK-2150*, DISPERBYK-2152, ANTI-TERRA-U 100 * Contains internal solvents. 【Recommended Products for Trimellitic Acid Linear Alkyl Ester】 DISPERBYK-145, DISPERBYK-2150*, ANTI-TERRA-U 100 * Contains internal solvents.

Recommended products for each representative plasticizer * includes internal solvents. 【Diisononyl phthalate Recommended products】 DISPERBYK-102, DISPERBYK-145, DISPERBYK-2001*, DISPERBYK-2055, DISPERBYK-2150*, DISPERBYK-2155, ANTI-TERRA-U 100 【Trimellitic acid linear alkyl ester Recommended products】 DISPERBYK-145, DISPERBYK-2150*, ANTI-TERRA-U 100 【Diethylhexyl adipate Recommended products】 DISPERBYK-145, DISPERBYK-2022*, DISPERBYK-2155, ANTI-TERRA-U 100 【Tricresyl phosphate Recommended products】 DISPERBYK-108, DISPERBYK-111, DISPERBYK-145, DISPERBYK-2001*, DISPERBYK-2026*, DISPERBYK-2159*, BYK-P104*

We would like to introduce the "Water-based Coating Surface Adjuster" handled by BICCHEMIE Japan Co., Ltd. By using this product, we can solve the issue of water not spreading on certain substrates due to its high surface tension. Additionally, it improves the smoothness of the surface, enhancing the appearance such as a "yuzu skin" texture, and prevents the occurrence of beading caused by foreign substances on the substrate or from the outside. 【Benefits】 ■ Wetting of the substrate ■ Improved leveling ■ Beading prevention ■ Stabilization of bubbles *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

When LAPONITE-RD, a synthetic layered silicate, is used in combination with polymer thickening agents, electrostatic interactions occur between oppositely charged regions of the molecules of polymer co-thickening agents such as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). This synergistic effect from the binding mechanism enables the formulation of highly stable aqueous electrode slurries. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

AQUACER 1541 is a product that combines several characteristics. It reduces the coefficient of friction while improving the scratch resistance of water-based coatings without compromising gloss or transparency. Recommended Applications This additive is recommended for water-based can coatings, particularly suitable for VOC-free formulations or those with low organic co-solvent content. Benefits • Reduction of coefficient of friction (COF) values • Improved scratch resistance • No adverse effects on gloss or transparency • Suitable for water-based systems with low organic co-solvent content • Compliant with food adhesive regulations* • Preservative-free • Made from bio-based raw materials

BYK-3483 is a multifunctional silicone-based surface modifier that offers a perfect balance of excellent wetting, leveling, defoaming properties, and a very wide range of compatibility with substrates. Advantages: • Excellent wetting and leveling effects with a single additive • Significant reduction in surface tension • Defoaming effect • Prevention of beading and removal of pinholes • Strong anti-soiling properties • Wide range of applications and excellent compatibility: applicable from very low to high concentrations of organic co-solvents.

Features RHEOBYK-7691 has an extremely low impact on low shear regions while increasing viscosity in high shear regions. [In the field of coatings] • The following properties are improved: - Workability - Leveling properties - Storage stability - Abrasion resistance • Reduces splatter during application • Achieves a high film thickness while maintaining an excellent balance of fluidity and leveling • Does not adversely affect gloss and color acceptance • Supplied in flake form to prevent dust generation and enhance application safety • There is no need to add preservatives to the additives to prevent microbial intrusion

AQUACER 537 N exhibits hydrophobic effects in water-based paints, improves anti-blocking properties, and increases surface slip.

LAPONITE-7007: This is the best product in the LAPONITE product series, combining unique and excellent rheological properties with ease of handling. Advantages Easy to handle • Ideal for dispersing high additive content (up to 5%) • Long storage stability of the dispersion • Less affected by water quality • 100% solid additive with low dusting characteristics Excellent application results • Very fast viscosity recovery after shear, excellent orientation of effect pigments, high flop value • Excellent sedimentation prevention in water-based pigment slurries

Features RHEOBYK-7601 increases viscosity in low shear regions and creates a high pseudoplastic flow behavior. As a result, sag resistance and storage stability are significantly improved, and good leveling is also achieved. When added to color pastes, this additive enhances the compatibility of the system's color paste while maintaining viscosity. Due to its composition, the addition of RHEOBYK-7601 is very simple, requiring no temperature control or pH adjustment. The balanced compatibility of this additive allows for use in various paint systems, particularly yielding good results in low VOC and VOC-free formulations. When combined with rheological additives effective in high shear regions, optimal workability is achieved.

"RHEOBYK-7650" is a solid, non-dusting, preservative-free, and VOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for water-based systems. It increases the viscosity of various water-based paints in low to medium shear areas, while having a minimal effect in high shear areas. This optimizes storage stability and provides an excellent balance of fluidity and anti-sag properties. Additionally, this additive is in flake form, does not produce dust, and is safe to handle. Its solid form eliminates the need to add preservatives to prevent microbial intrusion. 【General Properties】 ■ Density (20°C): 1.20g/cm3 ■ Bulk Density: 0.3–0.5kg/m3 ■ Active Ingredient: 100% ■ Melting Point: 59°C ■ Color: Off-white ■ Form: Flake *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

"RHEOBYK-7601" is a polyurethane associative thickener suitable for colorant tinting. It increases viscosity in low shear regions and creates a high pseudoplastic flow behavior. As a result, drip resistance and storage stability are significantly improved, and good leveling is also achieved. When added to color paste, this additive enhances the compatibility of the system's color paste while maintaining viscosity. Due to its composition, the addition of RHEOBYK-7601 is very simple, requiring no temperature control or pH adjustment. The balanced compatibility of this additive allows for use in various paint systems, particularly yielding good results in low VOC and VOC-free formulations. When combined with rheological additives effective in high shear regions, optimal workability is achieved.