BYK 348 Silicone Surfactant

BYK -348

Silicone surfactants for water-based coatings, printing inks and overprint varnishes , significantly reduces surface tension and improves substrate wettability. Does not increase surface slip. Suitable for systems without co-solvents.

Chemistry Composition

polyether modified organosiloxane

Typical Materialized data

The data given on this data page are only typical values, not the technical indicators of the product.

Valid copies	100%
Density (20 °C)	1.06 g/ml

Storage and shipping

Storage or transport below 5 °C may separate or cloud. Heat to 20 °C and stir well.

special Note

This additive is also suitable for systems without organic co-solvents. If the co-solvent content in the system continues to increase, the silicone surfactant will gradually lose its effect. In such formulations we recommend the use of polysiloxane additives such as BYK-333.

Apply Domain

paint and printing inks

Product characteristics and advantages: This additive can significantly reduce the surface tension of water-based systems, so Greatly improves substrate wetting and leveling. May cause slight foam stabilization but will not affect recoatability. This additive does not increase surface slip. For better surface slip, combination with polysiloxane additives such as BYK-333 is recommended.

Recommended Purpose

This additive is recommended for all water-based paints, printing inks and varnishes , especially for formulations without co-solvents.

Suggestions Dosage

0.05-0.5% additive level (as supplied) based on total formulation.

The above recommended dosage is for reference only, the optimal dosage needs to go through a series of experiments Sure.

Adding method and processing guidance

This additive can be added at any stage of production, but we recommend adding it afterwards.

Adhesive

Product characteristics and advantages: This additive can significantly reduce the surface tension of water-based adhesives, by This improves the wettability of the substrate. May have a slight foam stabilizing effect. The additive does not increase surface slip. The product is especially suitable for adhesive systems without co-solvents. Recommended level 0.05-0.5% additive level (as supplied) based on total formulation.

The above recommended dosage is for reference only, the optimal dosage needs to go through a series of experiments Sure.

Join Methods and processing instructions

This additive can be added at any stage of production, but we recommend adding it afterwards.