Product introduction 
     Silicone defoamer, VOC-free, for water-based latex paints, printing inks, varnishes and latex adhesives.
Good compatibility, multi-purpose, easy to add.

  chemical components
     VOC free (< 1500 ppm) blend of foam breaking polysiloxane and hydrophobic particles in polyethylene glycol

Typical materialized data
 The data given on this data page are only typical values, not the technical specifications of the product.
Density (20 °C): 1.01 g/ml

  Current status of food contact regulations  
   For information on the food contact regulatory status of this product, please contact our Product Safety Department.

  storage and transportation
        This product may delaminate. Stir well before use.

  Application field
    Printing Inks and Overcoat Varnishes

  Product Features and Benefits
       BYK-024 is recommended as a defoamer for water-based printing inks and overcoat varnishes of acrylates/polyurethanes and polyurethanes, and can also be used in water-based UV systems.

Recommended dosage  
   0.1-1% Auxiliary dosage (as purchased) is based on the total formulation. The above recommended dosage is for reference only, and the optimum dosage needs to be determined through a series of tests.
The additive can be added at any stage of production. The amount of defoamer can be divided into two additions (2/3 of the amount added to the millbase, and 1/3 of the amount added during the letdown stage or after completion).

 Coating industry product features and advantages
       BYK-024 is recommended as a defoamer for high gloss emulsion systems of acrylates/polyurethanes and polyurethanes with a pigment volume concentration in the range of 0-25.
The additive can be effectively used in a variety of standard application methods such as roller coating, brushing, spraying and pouring.

  Recommended dosage  
      0.1-1% Auxiliary dosage (as purchased) is based on the total formulation. The above recommended dosage is for reference only, and the optimum dosage needs to be determined through a series of tests.
The additive can be added at any stage of production. Defoamers can be added in two doses (2/3 added to the millbase and 1/3 added during the letdown stage or after completion).

Adhesive product features and advantages
     BYK-024 is recommended as a defoamer for defoaming of water-based emulsion adhesives.
  Recommended dosage  
       0.05-1% Auxiliary dosage (as purchased) is based on the total formulation. The above recommended dosage is for reference only, and the optimum dosage needs to be determined through a series of tests.
The additive can be added at any stage of production.

  Characteristics and advantages of glass fiber sizing products  
      BYK-024 is recommended for defoaming of water-based glass fiber sizing.
  Recommended dosage
    0.1-0.3% Auxiliary dosage (purchased form) is based on total formulation. The above recommended dosage is for reference only, and the optimum dosage needs to be determined through a series of tests.
Under stirring conditions, the additive can be added at any stage of production.