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BYK 153

BYK-153 is a Sodium polyacrylate-based wetting and dispersing additive for pigment stabilization in aqueous emulsion paints.The additive is only available in the North American market.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Sodium Salts

End Uses: Waterborne Coating

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Solvents
Water
Technologies
Composition

Solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic acid copolymer

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Coatings Industry

Special Features and Benefits -  BYK-153 stabilizes the pigments and fillers by electrostatic repulsion and is recommended for aqueous emulsion paints. The additive increases gloss, improves leveling, shortens dispersing time and stabilizes the pigment dispersion. BYK-153 can be used as the only dispersing additive in most cases. It can be used for inorganic pigments and fillers.

Recommended Levels -Additive dosage as supplied based on pigment:

  • Inorganic pigments: 1.5-8%
  • Titanium dioxides: 1-2%
  • Fillers: 0.4-0.8%

The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.

Incorporation and Processing -  Instructions For optimum performance, the additive must be incorporated into the mill base prior to addition of pigments and fillers

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min., 302 °F)44%-
Density (68°F)10.35lbs/US gal-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage And Transportation

The product may solidify below 5 °C (41 °F). Heat to 20 °C (68 °F) and stir