About BYK

BYK, founded in 1873, is a world-renowned specialty chemicals company based in Wesel, Germany. Over its long and rich history, BYK has continually evolved and innovated, becoming a leading supplier of high-performance additives for various industries, including the polymer sector. BYK's additives play a crucial role in improving surface properties, mechanical strength, and processability of polymer materials. BYK is continuously expanding its portfolio of sustainable additives to improve the properties and quality of plastics. The company's portfolio includes dispersing agents, antioxidants, heat stabilizers, light stabilizers, processing aids, etc. BYK’s

HORDAMER® PE 02

HORDAMER® PE 02 by BYK is a wetting and dispersing agent for thermoplastic color masterbatches. It is a primary polyethylene dispersion containing an anionic emulsifier. It is used in the underwater pelletizing of thermoplastic granulated material (TPE, TPU, EVA) and forms a protective layer covering the granules, thereby generating non-sticking and free-flowing granulated materials. Recommended dosage level is 0.2-5% additive (as supplied) based upon the amount of water in the cooling circuit. HORDAMER® PE 02 is listed in REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, EINECS, TSCA, DSL, AICS, PICCS, IECSC, ENCS, NZIoC and ECSI. It complies with EU Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), EU Directive 94/62/EC (Packaging Waste), CONEG Toxics in Packaging, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 , USA 21 CFR 177.1520 ‘Olefin polymers’ and China GB9685-2016, table A.1 ‘Plastics’. It has a shelf life of 15 months.

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AQUACER® 581

AQUACER® 581 by BYK is a non-ionic emulsion of carnauba wax containing water as a carrier. It is used as an anti-caking additive for the underwater granulation of thermoplastic synthetic materials. It forms a protective coating around the granules to create non-sticky and free-flowing granulates. It is required in much lower quantities so that the properties of the thermoplastics are not affected. It also prevents the formation of dust during processing. AQUACER® 581 complies with REACH, EINECS, TSCA, DSL, AICS, PICCS, IECSC, ENCS, NZIoC and ECSI. It is listed with Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS), EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), EU-Directive 94/62/EC (Packaging waste), CONEG Toxics in Packaging and EU Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2). Recommended dosage level is 0.2-5% additive (as supplied) in the circulation water. It has a shelf life of 15 months.

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BYK-MAX P 4102

BYK-MAX P 4102 by BYK is a combined processing additive for the use in polyolefins to improve the dispersing of pigments and mineral filler. It increases the throughput and reduces the viscosity & filter pressure value. It is a solution of a hydroxy-functional carboxylic acid ester with pigment affinity groups. It adsorbs on the surface of the fillers and pigments, therefore bringing about optimum processing and dispersion during extrusion. It improves the torque build-up, throughput, viscosity (MVR), filter pressure value (FPV) and dispersion quality. It is particularly recommended for filled thermoplastic compounds and color masterbatches based on PE and PP, but also for ABS, PA and PVC. The recommended level for mineral fillers is 0.25-2%, for inorganic pigments is 3-15% and for organic pigments is 10-30%. It is suitable for food contact plastics, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 Olefin polymers. The shelf life of BYK-MAX P 4102 is 36 months.

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