BYK-345
Data Sheet
Issue 06/2020
BYK-345
Silicone surfactant for aqueous coatings, printing inks, overprint varnishes and care products,
with strong reduction of the surface tension and therefore an improvement of substrate wetting.
No increase of surface slip. Solvent-free version of BYK-346.
Product Data
Composition
Polyether-modified siloxane
Typical Properties
The values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
Density (20 °C): 1.04 g/ml
Active substance: 100 %
Special Note
Solvent-free version of BYK-346. The additive requires a small amount of co-solvent in the formulation (approx. 5 %
of the total solvent content) in order to avoid turbidity. The effectivity of the silicone surfactant is reduced in systems
with higher co-solvent amounts. For these types of formulations we recommend the use of polysiloxanes such
as BYK-333.
Applications
Coatings and Printing Inks
Special Features and Benefits
The additive provides a large decrease in surface tension in aqueous systems and therefore improves substrate
wetting and leveling in particular. Foam stabilization does not occur or only very minimally and recoatability is not
affected. The additive does not increase surface slip. If higher surface slip is desired, we recommend combining
it with a polysiloxane such as BYK-333.
Recommended Use
The additive is recommended for all aqueous coatings, printing inks and overprint varnishes which contain
a small proportion of organic co-solvent.
Recommended Levels
0.05-0.5 % additive (as supplied) based upon total formulation.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal dosage levels are determined through
a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
The additive is preferably added to the finished formulation. It can, however, be added at any stage during
production.
BYK-345
Data Sheet
Issue 06/2020
Care products
Special Features and Benefits
BYK-345 is a highly effective silicone surfactant causing a strong reduction of the surface tension to
improve the substrate wetting and leveling in aqueous care products. If at all, it only marginally stabilizes
the foam, has no negative impact on the subsequent layer and does not increase the surface slip.
Recommended Use
The additive is particularly recommended for plasticizer-free and wax-containing floor care products.
Recommended Levels
0.05-0.5 % additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation.
The above recommended levels can be used for [Link] dosages are determined through
a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
It is preferable to add the additive to the already completed formulation. However, it can be used at
any stage during manufacture.
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