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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BYK-MAX P 4101

BYK-MAX P 4101 by BYK is a combined processing additive based on a fatty acid ester for the use in polyolefins to optimize process control (e.g. viscosity, torque, build-up and throughput). It adsorbs on the surface of the filler. It improves the mechanical properties (tensile strength, E-modulus, HDT and charpy impact strength) in the finished part by the formation of physical bonds between the filler particles and the polymer. It can be added to the filler or the plastic prior to or during compounding. BYK-MAX P 4101 is designed for filled, thermoplastic compounds like PE, PP, PA, ABS, PVC. Recommended dosage level is 0.25-1.5% additive (as supplied) based on the filler. It has a shelf life of 24 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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