PRODUCT GUIDEADDITIVES FOR AQUEOUS LEATHER FINISHESAND COATED FABRICS

SURFACEADDITIVESWETTING ANDDISPERSING ADDITIVESDEFOAMERSRHEOLOGYADDITIVES

LE-G 1

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Product Guide LE-G 1

Surface energy increase

Slowed skin formation

Water repellency

Abrasion resistance

Scratch resistanceMatting

Gloss increase

Soft-feel, touchAnti-blocking

Pull-up

Slip increase

Leveling

Substrate wetting, anti-cratering

ProductFor PUD polymerization processes

Surface additives (1/3)
ActiveChemistry/wax basesubstance/nonvolatilematter(%)*1Emulsifier

pH value
Melting
point (waxcomponent)
in °C

Carrier/solvent

50

Paraffin wax

Non-ionic

60

5.5

Water

Wax-based
AQUACER 497



AQUACER 517



AQUACER 531
AQUACER 533



AQUACER 539



AQUACER 570*

AQUACER 2650*2



AQUAMAT 208
AQUAMAT 263
AQUAMAT 272 N

CERAFLOUR 920



Especially recommended  

35

Oxidized HDPE wax

Non-ionic

120

9Water 45Modified PE wax

Non-ionic

130

3.5

Water



40

Modified paraffin wax

Anionic

95

9.5

Water



35

Modified paraffin wax

Non-ionic

90

9.5

Water

 35

Oxidized HDPE wax

Non-ionic

130

9Water 

40

Sunflower/carnauba wax blend

Non-ionic

85

5Water30

Carnauba wax

Non-ionic

85

4.5

Water

35

Oxidized HDPE wax

135

8.5

Water

35

Oxidized HDPE wax

130

9.5

Water/propylene glycoln-butyl ether 12/1

125

4Water      

55

Modified PE wax

 

100

Urea-aldehyde resin

  

100

Micronized, modified HDPE wax

125

  

100

Micronized, modified PE wax

115

CERAFLOUR 927 N
CERAFLOUR 929 N 

AQUACER 5522
Recommended*1 	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 From bio-based raw materials*3 The given recommendations apply only when the additive is used in PUD polymerization processes.

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Product Guide LE-G 1

CERAFLOUR 988

Surface energy increase

Slowed skin formation

Water repellency

Abrasion resistance

Scratch resistanceMattingGloss increase

Soft-feel, touchAnti-blocking

Pull-up

Slip increase

Leveling

Substrate wetting, anti-cratering

Product

For PUD polymerization processes

Surface additives (2/3)
ActiveChemistry/wax basesubstance/nonvolatilematter(%)*1

Emulsifier

pH value
Melting
point (waxcomponent)
in °C

100

Micronized, amide-modified polyethylene wax

140

CERAFLOUR 1000*2



  

100

Polyester175

CERAFLOUR 1001*

  

100

Micronized, modified biopolymer

175

2

Carrier/solvent

Silicone-based
BYK-307   100

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

BYK-333   

100

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

52

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

BYK-346

 

BYK-348 

100

Polyether-modiﬁed siloxane

BYK-349 

100

Polyether-modiﬁed siloxane

BYK-378

  

100

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

BYK-3455

 

> 90

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

BYK-3560





100

Polyether macromer-modified polyacrylate





> 97

Silicone and polyether macromer-modified
polyacrylate





> 97

Silicone and polyether macromer-modified
polyacrylate

BYK-3565
BYK-3566
Especially recommended   Recommended*1 	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 From bio-based raw materials*3 The given recommendations apply only when the additive is used in PUD polymerization processes.

Dipropylene glycol
monomethyl ether

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Product Guide LE-G 1

BYK-3760

Surface energy increase

Slowed skin formation

Water repellency

Abrasion resistance

Scratch resistanceMatting

Gloss increase

Soft-feel, touchAnti-blocking

Pull-up     

BYK-L 9565*3
BYK-L 9568*3
BYK-L 9575
BYK-SILCLEAN 3720

Slip increase

Leveling

Substrate wetting, anti-cratering

ProductFor PUD polymerization processes

Surface additives (3/3)

 



ActiveChemistry/wax basesubstance/
nonvolatile
matter(%)*1

Emulsifier

pH value
Melting
point (waxcomponent)
in °C

Carrier/solvent> 99

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

100

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane,hydroxy-functional> 97

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane,hydroxy-functional

60

Emulsion of a high molecular weight
polydimethylsiloxane

Water

25

Solution of polyether-modified,hydroxy-functional polydimethylsiloxane

Methoxypropanol

4

Combination of surface-active,
low molecular weight polymers

Methoxypropanol

90

Preparation of modified urea

Water

Silicone-free
BYKETOL-AQ 

BYKETOL-PC
Especially recommended  

Recommended*1 	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*2 From bio-based raw materials*3 The given recommendations apply only when the additive is used in PUD polymerization processes.

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Product Guide LE-G 1

Defoamers

Pigmented finish

Pigment concentrates

Clear finish

ProductActivesubstance/
non-volatilematter (%)*4

Chemistry

100

Mixture of paraffinic mineral oils and hydrophobic components. Contains silicone.

> 98

Compound of foam-destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solidsCarrier/solvent

Mineral oil based
BYK-035
Silicone-based
BYK-017



BYK-019



60

Solution of a polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane

Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether

BYK-021

100

Mixture of foam-destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol

Polyglycol

BYK-024



100

Mixture of foam-destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol

Polyglycol

BYK-093



100

Mixture of foam-destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol

Polyglycol

BYK-094

100

Compound of foam-destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids

BYK-161017Emulsion of hydrophobic solids, emulsifiers, and foam-destroying polysiloxanes

Water

BYK-1615





12.5

Emulsion of hydrophobic solids, emulsifiers, and foam-destroying polysiloxanes

Water

BYK-1781





100

Polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane with hydrophobic particles

BYK-014*5





100

Polyether with hydrophobic particles

BYK-1711





100

Solution of polyolefin with hydrophobic particles

BYK-1740*5





100

Blend of hydrophobic solids and foam-destroying fat derivatives

Especially recommended  

Recommended

Polymer-based, silicone-free*4 	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*5 From bio-based raw materials

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Product Guide LE-G 1

Rheology additives (1/2)

RHEOBYK-420
RHEOBYK-425



RHEOBYK-7420 ET



ActiveChemistry/wax basesubstance/
nonvolatilematter(%)*8Emulsifier

Meltingpoint (waxcomponent)
in °C

pHvalue

Carrier/solvent

Non-ionic

105

5.5Water

Newtonian

Thixotropic

Pseudoplastic

High shear rates (ICI)

Resulting
Associativeflow behavior thickener

20

Modified EVA wax

52

Modified urea

N-Methylpyrrolidone

50

Urea-modified polyurethane

Polypropylene glycol

42

Solution of a modified urea

Amide ether

Water




Medium shear rates (KU)

Low shear rates

Premix in waterWith high shearPost-addition

Pigment concentrates

Pigmented finish

AQUATIX 8421

Incorporation Viscosity
increase atClear finishProductPolyurethane thickeners/associative thickeners
RHEOBYK-7610







RHEOBYK-H 3300 VF









RHEOBYK-H 7500 VF











RHEOBYK-H 7625 VF











RHEOBYK-L 1400 VF









RHEOBYK-M 2600 VF









RHEOBYK-T 1000 VF









RHEOBYK-T 1010 VF











Especially recommended  

Recommended





20

Solution of a polyurethane17.5

Solution of a polyurethane

8±1Water17.5

Solution of a polyurethane

8±1Water

20

Solution of a polyurethane

Water



20

Solution of a polyurethane

Water



20

Solution of a polyurethane



22.5

Solution of a polyurethane

Water



22.5

Solution of a polyurethane

Water



*8 	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*9 Especially for systems with cosolvent and low and high pH values

8±1Water

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Product Guide LE-G 1

Rheology additives (2/2)

Pseudoplastic

Thixotropic







LAPONITE-RD











LAPONITE-RDS







LAPONITE-S 482







LAPONITE-SL 25



OPTIGEL-CK









OPTIGEL-WX











Especially recommended  

Recommended

ActiveChemistry/wax basesubstance/
nonvolatile
matter(%)*8Emulsifier

Melting
point (waxcomponent)
in °C

pH
value

Carrier/solvent

NewtonianLow shear rates

High shear rates (ICI)

Premix in water

With high shearPost-addition

Pigment concentrates

Resulting
Associative
flow behavior thickener

Pigmented finish

Medium shear rates (KU)

Incorporation Viscosity
increase at

Clear finish

ProductSynthetic phyllosilicates
LAPONITE-EP*9100

Organically modified synthetic
phyllosilicate100

Modified synthetic phyllosilicate





100

Modified synthetic phyllosilicate







100

Modified synthetic phyllosilicate







21.5–25

Modified synthetic phyllosilicate

100

Activated phyllosilicate

100

Activated phyllosilicate

Activated phyllosilicates*8	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*9 Especially for systems with cosolvent and low and high pH values

Water

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Product Guide LE-G 1

Wetting and dispersing additives (1/2)

Grinding with resin





70

Solution of an alkylol ammonium salt of a higher molecular weight acidic polymer

Water





42Ammonium salt of an acrylate polymer

Water



100Alkylol ammonium salt of a copolymer with acidic groups

Effect pigments

Grinding without resin

Carrier/solvent

Matting agents

ActiveChemistry
substance/nonvolatilematter(%)*10

Inorganic pigments

Organic pigments,
carbon blacks

Product

Controlled flocculating
ANTI-TERRA-250
Deflocculating
BYK-154
DISPERBYK-180





11

DISPERBYK-184*







52

Solution of modified polyurethane

Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether/propylene glycol 2/1

DISPERBYK-185*12





> 90

Solution of modified polyurethane

Polyethylene glycol

DISPERBYK-190*1340

Solution of modified styrene maleic acid copolymer

Water

DISPERBYK-191



100

Modified polyacrylate100

Modified polyether

57

Solution of modified carboxyl functional polyglycol copolymer

Water

40

Solution of modified styrene maleic acid copolymer

Water

40

Solution of modified styrene maleic acid copolymer

Water
Water

DISPERBYK-192*14












DISPERBYK-194 N*15



DISPERBYK-199*







DISPERBYK-2010*16







DISPERBYK-2012





40

Solution of modified styrene maleic acid copolymer

DISPERBYK-2014*12

100

Copolymer with pigment-affinic groups

DISPERBYK-2015*13

40

Solution of modified styrene maleic acid copolymer

DISPERBYK-2055*





100

Modified polyacrylate

Especially recommended  

Recommended

1312





Water

*10	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*11 Also available as (organo) tin-free variant (“TF”). Information on tin-free variants can be found in the brochure B-AN 1 at www.byk.com/en/service/downloads/technical-brochures.  *12 For aqueous and solvent-borne systems*13 Also available as biocide-free variant (“BF”). Information on biocide-free variants can be found in the brochure B-AN 2 at www.byk.com/en/service/downloads/technical-brochures.  *14 From bio-based raw materials  *15 Especially for 2-pack systems   *16 Especially for hydrophobic systems

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Product Guide LE-G 1

Wetting and dispersing additives (2/2)

Grinding with resin

DISPERBYK-2060







> 95Solution of a copolymer with pigment-affinic groups

DISPERBYK-2062*14







100

Salt of a copolymer with pigment-affinic groups

30

Solution of modified styrene maleic acid copolymer

DISPERBYK-2080
Especially recommended  

Matting agents

Grinding without resin

Water

Effect pigments

Carrier/solvent

Inorganic pigments

ActiveChemistry
substance/nonvolatile
matter(%)*10Organic pigments,
carbon blacks

Product

Water

Recommended*10	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*11 Also available as (organo) tin-free variant (“TF”). Information on tin-free variants can be found in the brochure B-AN 1 at www.byk.com/en/service/downloads/technical-brochures.  *12 For aqueous and solvent-borne systems*13 Also available as biocide-free variant (“BF”). Information on biocide-free variants can be found in the brochure B-AN 2 at www.byk.com/en/service/downloads/technical-brochures.  *14 From bio-based raw materials  *15 Especially for 2-pack systems   *16 Especially for hydrophobic systems.

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Leather treatment
Whitening effectBurnishing effectProduct

Activesubstance/
non-volatile
matter (%)*6

Chemistry/wax baseEmulsifier

Melting point(wax component)
in °C

pH value

Carrier/solvent

AQUACER 497



50

Paraffin wax

Non-ionic

60

5.5

Water

AQUACER 531

45

Modified PE wax

Non-ionic

130

3.5

Water

AQUACER 533

40

Modified paraffin wax

Anionic

95

9.5

Water

AQUACER 539



35

Modified paraffin wax

Non-ionic

90

9.5

Water

AQUACER 1039



35

Modified paraffin wax

Non-ionic

90

9.0

Water

AQUACER 2650*7



30Carnauba wax

Non-ionic

85

4.5

Water

AQUAMAT 208

35

Oxidized HDPE wax

135

8.5

Water

AQUAMAT 263

35

Oxidized HDPE wax

130

9.5

Water/propylene glycol n-butyl ether 12/1

Especially recommended  

Recommended*6	The active substance content does not necessarily correspond to the non-volatile matter content. Depending on the composition of the product and the analytical method of determination,
the non-volatile matter content can be higher or lower. The active substance content serves as the basis for calculating the dosage.
*7 From bio-based raw materials

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