BYK® -1818 by BYK is a PFAS-free, silicone-containing defoamer. It is used in solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems. It exhibits a positive influence on leveling and surface appearance. It prevents pinholes and reduces surface tension.
- It is recommended for architectural coatings, floor coatings, general industrial coatings, marine coatings, protective coatings, wood and furniture coatings.
- It offers good storage stability, spontaneous defoaming even at low dosage levels.
- The recommended usage level of BYK® -1818 is 0.1-1%.
- It has a shelf life of 36 months.
- BYK® -1818 complies with REACH.
Product family:
Chemical family:
Product Type:
| Chemical Composition: | Visible After Login |
| Bio Based content | Visible After Login |
| CI Name | Visible After Login |
| Appearance | Visible After Login |
Compliance
| Certifications & Compliance | Visible After Login |
Applications
Recommended markets
Applications
For which system
Availability
Product Status:Visible After Login
BYK® -1818 properties
Other properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Boiling Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Density | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flash Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Melting Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Non-volatile Content | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Viscosity, Dynamic | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| pH | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |