Wetting and dispersing additives

When putting powder into the resin solution, BYK Wetting and dispersing additives controls the interfacial tension of the resin solution and the surface of the pigment so that the resin solution can quickly penetrate between the pigments, and it can also maximize the efficiency by reducing dispersion time.


Wetting and dispersing additives for solvent-borne system

ProductNon-volatile matter (%)Acid Value
mgkOH/g
Amine Value
mgkOH/g
Special Features and Benefits
ANTI-TERRA-203505151Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne medium-polar to low-polar thick layer systems and primers to prevent fillers and inorganic pigments from settling and to gel bentonites.
ANTI-TERRA-2042504137Controlled fl occulating wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne medium-polar to non-polar thick layer systems and primers to prevent fi llers and inorganic pigments from settling and to gel bentonites.
ANTI-TERRA-U502419Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial and architectural coatings to stabilize inorganic pigments.
ANTI-TERRA-U100955035Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial and architectural coatings to stabilize inorganic pigments.
BYK-W966522619Wetting and dispersing additive for filled unsaturated polyester resins as well as acrylic, PU and epoxy resins to reduce viscosity and prevent settling. For fiber reinforced spray-up and hand lay-up resins, adhesives and cobalt-accelerated putty compounds. Aromatic-free solution of ANTI-TERRA-U 100.
BYK-220 S52100-Wetting and dispersing additive for ambient-curing plastic systems and solvent-borne coatings to achieve pigment stabilization and to reduce fl ooding/fl oating. Contains silicone.
BYK-P10450180-Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, medium-polarity to high-polarity coatings to prevent the flooding/floating of titanium dioxide in combination with colored pigments
BYK-P104S50150-Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, medium-polarity to high-polarity coatings to prevent the flooding/floating of titanium dioxide in combination with colored pigments. Contains silicone to improve flooding/floating behavior
BYK-P10598.5365-Controlled fl occulating wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free adhesives as well as ambient-curing resin systems to stabilize fi llers. Solvent-free version of BYK-P 104.
BYK-9076963844Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings, adhesives, PVC plastisols, ambient curing resin systems, and for the production of color masterbatches for thermoplastics. Particularly recommended for carbon black pigments. Prevents separation and improves the fiber wetting in SMC/BMC formulations
BYK-707798-48Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings, adhesives, PVC plastisols, ambient curing resin systems, SMC, pultrusion, and solvent-free UV printing inks. Production of color masterbatches for thermoplastics. Particularly recommended for basic carbon black pigments.
BYK-SYNERGIST 2100100--Pigment synergist for solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems. Improves the effectiveness of polymeric wetting and dispersing additives when stabilizing phthalocyanine blue and green, organic violet pigments and carbon blacks.
BYK-SYNERGIST 2102100--Pigment synergist for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks. Improves the effectiveness of polymeric wetting and dispersing additives when stabilizing phthalocyanine blue and green, organic violet pigments and carbon blacks.
BYK-SYNERGIST 2105100--Pigment synergist for solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems. Improves the effectiveness of polymeric wetting and dispersing additives when stabilizing organic yellow, orange and red pigments.
DISPERBYK-10299101-Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and aqueous polar to medium-polar coating systems to improve the color acceptance of universal colorants of inorganic pigments in base coatings.
DISPERBYK-10340--Silicone resin-based foam stabilizer for mechanically foamable PVC plastisols.
DISPERBYK-10790-64Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne architectural coatings and pigment concentrates on the basis of alkyd resins. The additive is suitable for all pigments.
DISPERBYK-108>97-71Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and printing inks as well as pigment concentrates. Solvent-free version of DISPERBYK-107.
DISPERBYK-109>99.5-140Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, medium-polar to non-polar TPA or alkyd resin coatings to disperse inorganic pigments and to improve color paste acceptance
DISPERBYK-1105253-Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks for stabilizing inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide. Strong reduction of millbase viscosity.
DISPERBYK-11195129-Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks for stabilizing inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide. Strong reduction of millbase viscosity.
DISPERBYK-11260-36High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additives for solvent-borne systems.
DISPERBYK-11552-25Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial coatings, architectural coatings and pigment concentrates for pigment stabilization
DISPERBYK-1188036-Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems to stabilize acidic, neutral and basic titanium dioxides, colorful inorganic pigments, transparent iron oxides, fillers, and effect pigments.
DISPERBYK-13051<3190Wetting and dispersing additive to stabilize acidic carbon black pigments in particular.Please do not use this additive for new developments. For possible alternative products, please contact our technical advisers or info@byk.com.
DISPERBYK-140527376Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates. Particularly suitable for stabilizing pigments in CN and TPA systems.
DISPERBYK-142604643High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates. Particularly suitable for stabilizing pigments in epoxy resins.
DISPERBYK-145>957671Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-free and solvent-borne coatings. Particularly suitable for stabilizing pigments in non-polar systems (alkyds, acrylates, TPA and epoxides).
DISPERBYK-16029-12High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne systems
DISPERBYK-16130-11Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne automotive and industrial coatings and pigment concentrates. Particularly suitable for stabilizing carbon blacks with a fi ne particle size as well as organic pigments, especially in two-pack PU and baking systems. Outstanding reduction of millbase viscosity.
DISPERBYK-16238-13Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates. Particularly suitable for stabilizing carbon blacks as well as organic pigments, especially in two-pack PU wood and furniture coatings.
DISPERBYK-16345-10Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates. Stabilizes pigments of all types. Broad compatibility for all-purpose solvent-borne pigment concentrates on the basis of aldehyde and acrylate grinding resins.
DISPERBYK-16460-18Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coating systems and pigment concentrates. Stabilizes pigments of all types. Also suitable for non-polar systems. Aromatic-free and higher solids content than DISPERBYK-163.
DISPERBYK-16629.5-20High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for organic pigments in solvent-borne coatings.
DISPERBYK-16752-13Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates. Stabilizes pigments of all types. Broad compatibility for all-purpose pigment concentrates on the basis of aldehyde and acrylate grinding resins. Aromatic-free version of DISPERBYK-163.
DISPERBYK-16830-10Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free radiation-curable coatings, printing inks and adhesives.
DISPERBYK-1703011-Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coil coatings and industrial coatings. Standard additive for acid-catalyzed and acid-curable coating systems.
DISPERBYK-17139.513-Wetting and dispersing additive to produce pigment concentrates for unsaturated polyester resin systems and gel coats.
DISPERBYK-17452.522-Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coil coatings and industrial coatings. Suitable for acid-catalyzed and acid-curable coating systems. Particularly recommended for manufacturing highly filled pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK-180819494Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesives for stabilizing inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide.
DISPERBYK-18243-13Wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and solvent-borne coating systems and printing inks. For all-purpose pigment concentrates of non-polar through to aqueous systems.
DISPERBYK-200040-4Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne automotive coatings to stabilize pigments in base coats which contain CAB. Increases the jetness of carbon blacks in automotive coatings.
DISPERBYK-2001461929Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne automotive coatings to stabilize pigments in base coats which contain CAB. Particularly strong reduction in millbase viscosity. Increases the jetness of carbon blacks in automotive coatings.
DISPERBYK-2008100-66Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-free UV coatings and high-solid systems to improve matting using silica-based matting agents.
DISPERBYK-200943.8-4Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-free, radiation curable printing inks.
DISPERBYK-2013>98.5818Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for 100 % UV systems and solvent-borne and water-borne UV systems for printing inks and coatings.
DISPERBYK-202260-61Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial coatings and binder-free and binder-containing pigment concentrates with a broad compatibility. Outstanding adhesion when applied directly to metal.
DISPERBYK-2025703837Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coil coatings and pigment concentrates. Suitable for binder-free and binder-containing pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK-2026603439Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coil coatings, wood and industrial coatings and pigment concentrates, for stabilizing a multitude of organic and inorganic pigments and matting agents. Particularly suitable for acid-catalyzed polyester/melamine systems and high baking temperatures.
DISPERBYK-205052-30Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coating applications and pigment concentrates. Particularly suited to pigment pastes that do not contain binders.
DISPERBYK-2055100-40100 % wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous cost-sensitive formulations.
DISPERBYK-205960101-Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and aqueous metallic pigment concentrates and improved passivation.
DISPERBYK-2117>99-24Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free pigment concentrates and printing inks (medium-polarity to polar). Main use is to disperse carbon blacks and phthalocyanine pigments.
DISPERBYK-2118>99-16Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free pigment concentrates and printing inks (medium-polarity to non-polar). Main use is to disperse carbon blacks and phthalocyanine pigments.
DISPERBYK-215052-57Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coating systems and binder-containing pigment concentrates with broad compatibility. Particularly compatible with thermoplastic acrylates (TPA) and cellulose nitrate.
DISPERBYK-215180--Highly branched wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free epoxy systems and other reactive systems.
DISPERBYK-2152>99--Emission-free, hyperbranched wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-free epoxy systems and other reactive systems; conforms to the German AgBB.
DISPERBYK-2155>99-48VOC and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems, floor coatings, and printing inks. Particularly recommended for the manufacture of pigment concentrates with broad compatibility. The 100 % active substance makes it particularly suitable for high-solid and solvent-free systems.
DISPERBYK-216345-10Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates. Cost-effective alternative to DISPERBYK-163.
DISPERBYK-216460-14Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates. Cost-effective alternative to DISPERBYK-164 and DISPERBYK-167.
DISPERBYK-2200100--Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free liquid coatings, powder coatings, printing inks, and inkjet inks to stabilize phthalocyanine pigments and carbon blacks
DISPERBYK-22051002427Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free liquid coatings, printing inks and inkjet inks to stabilize inorganic and organic pigments.


Wetting and dispersing additives for Water-based system

ProductNon-volatile
matter (%)
Acid Value
mgkOH/g
Amine value
mgkOH/g
Amine neutralizationEmulsionHybridTwo pack
(EP/PU)
Special Features and Benefits
ANTI-TERRA-250704641Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous primers, fillers as well as adhesives and sealants to prevent sedimentation of fillers and inorganic pigments. Also suitable for filler slurries.
BYK-15442--Ammonium polyacrylate-based dispersing additive for pigment stabilization in aqueous emulsion paints and emulsion adhesives. It is used to improve colorant acceptance and is frequently combined with DISPERBYK-187. The additive is not available on the North American market. Instead, use BYK-152 or BYK-156, which only differ with respect to the non-volatile content.
BYK-155/353525125Wetting and dispersing additive for emulsion systems.
DISPERBYK-10299101-Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and aqueous polar to medium-polar coating systems to improve the color acceptance of universal colorants of inorganic pigments in base coatings.
DISPERBYK-180819494Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free and aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesives for stabilizing inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide.
DISPERBYK-181652222Additive for increasing the colorant acceptance in aqueous systems.
DISPERBYK-18243-13Wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and solvent-borne coating systems and printing inks. For all-purpose pigment concentrates of non-polar through to aqueous systems.
DISPERBYK-18452-15Wetting and dispersion additive for aqueous coating systems and for aqueous pigment concentrates which contain resin.
DISPERBYK-185>90-17Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and aqueous industrial coatings as well as architectural coatings. Particularly suitable for glycol-free universal pastes.
DISPERBYK-187703535Additive for increasing the colorant acceptance in aqueous systems.
DISPERBYK-1904010-VOC and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesives. Standard additive for binder-free pigment concentrates. Suitable for all pigments.
DISPERBYK-191983020VOC and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating systems and adhesives. Suitable for binder-free and binder-containing pigment concentrates. Particularly optimized for emulsion systems.
DISPERBYK-192100--VOC and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating systems, printing inks and liquid color masterbatches for thermoplastics and to manufacture pastes for unsaturated polyester resin systems or gel coats. Particularly suitable for producing stable effect pigment dispersions.
DISPERBYK-193100--Wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous printing inks. Particularly recommended for binder-containing pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK-194N99101-Wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems and pigment concentrates, especially for use in aqueous two-pack polyurethane and two-pack epoxy systems.
DISPERBYK-19940--VOC-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coatings and adhesives as well as pigment concentrates for stabilizing organic and inorganic pigments.
DISPERBYK-201090-64Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating systems to produce particularly economical, binder-free pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK-2012>97-71Wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coatings and printing inks. Particularly suited for grinds that contain binders (emulsions and water-reducible resins) as well as for binder-free pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK-2013>99.5-140Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for 100 % UV systems and solvent-borne and water-borne UV systems for printing inks and coatings.
DISPERBYK-20155253-VOC- and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coatings, printing inks and adhesives. For binder-free pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK-205595129-00 % wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous cost-sensitive formulations.
DISPERBYK-206060-36Wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and glycol-containing inorganic pigment concentrates to color aqueous and solvent-borne architectural coatings. Also particularly suitable for effect pigment slurries.
DISPERBYK-206152-25VOC-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous and glycol-containing organic pigment concentrates to color aqueous and solvent-borne architectural coatings.
DISPERBYK-20968036-VOC-free and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for architectural coatings to improve compatibility of universal pigment concentrates in non-polar systems.


Recommended Levels of Wetting and Dispersing agent for each pigments

ProductNon-volatile
matter (%)
TiO2Extinct pigmentIron oxideInorganicOrganic Red,
Yellow
Phthalo CyanineVioletCarbon Black
DISPERBYK-102991-31-35-107-12----
DISPERBYK-10899>971-35-107-1210-2010-2010-2010-20
DISPERBYK-10999.51-31-35-107-12----
DISPERBYK-110524-62-37-1210-15----
DISPERBYK-111951-31-35-107-12----
DISPERBYK-112604-62-37-1510-1520-4020-3020-4020-40
DISPERBYK-115524-62-37-1510-1530-6020-4030-6040-80
DISPERBYK-118802-52-37-1510-1530-6020-4030-6040-80
DISPERBYK-140522-52-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-142602-52-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-145>951-31-35-107-1220-4020-3020-4020-40
DISPERBYK-160295-72-37-1510-1560-10040-8080-12080-140
DISPERBYK-161305-72-37-1510-1560-10040-8080-12080-140
DISPERBYK-162385-72-37-1510-1560-10040-8080-12080-140
DISPERBYK-163454-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-164603-52-35-1010-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-167524-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-168305-72-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-170305-72-37-1510-1560-10040-8080-12080-140
DISPERBYK-17452.54-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-180812-51-35-107-12----
DISPERBYK-182434-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-184524-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-185>904-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-190405-73-510-2015-3080-12050-100100-150100-200
DISPERBYK-191984-71-35-1010-1530-6020-4030-6030-80
DISPERBYK-192>984-71-35-1010-1530-6020-4030-6030-80
DISPERBYK-193402-51-33-53-510-2010-2010-2020-30
DISPERBYK-194 N535-73-510-1510-2050-10040-8080-12080-160
DISPERBYK-199402-71-35-1010-3030-5030-6050-10075-125
DISPERBYK-2000404-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6040-8070-140
DISPERBYK-2001464-62-37-1510-1540-8030-6040-8070-140
DISPERBYK-2010405-73-510-2015-8080-12050-100100-150100-200
DISPERBYK-2012405-73-510-2015-3080-12050-100100-150100-200
DISPERBYK-2013>98.52-31-35-108-1220-4030-4020-4015-80
DISPERBYK-2015405-73-510-2015-3080-12050-100100-150100-200
DISPERBYK-2022602-51-35-107-1230-6020-4040-8040-100
DISPERBYK-2025702-51-35-107-1230-6020-4040-8040-100
DISPERBYK-2026602-51-35-107-1230-6020-4040-8040-100
DISPERBYK-2050523-52-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-20551002-31-35-108-1220-4030-4020-4015-80
DISPERBYK-2060>951-31-33-105-1220-4020-4020-5020-50
DISPERBYK-20611001-31-33-105-1210-4010-4020-5020-50
DISPERBYK-2117>991-52-35-1010-2020-4030-4020-4020-75
DISPERBYK-2118>991-52-35-1010-2020-4030-4020-4020-75
DISPERBYK-2150523-52-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-2151801-31-33-107-1230-6020-4030-8030-80
DISPERBYK-2152>991-31-33-107-1230-6020-4030-8030-80
DISPERBYK-2155>991-31-33-107-1230-6020-4030-8030-80
DISPERBYK-2163453-52-37-1510-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-2164602-51-35-1010-1540-8030-6060-10060-120
DISPERBYK-22001001-31-35-107-1220-4030-4020-6030-80
DISPERBYK-22051001-31-35-107-1220-4030-4020-6030-80
ANTI-TERRA-250701.5-31-1.55-85-10----
BYK-P104500.5-2.00.5-1.00.5-2.00.5-2.03-53-53-53-5
BYK-220 S500.5-2.00.5-1.00.5-2.00.5-2.03-53-53-53-5
BYK-154421-21-23-7-----
BYK-9076961-31-35-107-1230-6020-4030-8030-80
BYK-9077961-31-35-107-1230-6020-4030-8030-80


Wetting and Dispersing agents for Inkjet ink

ProductNon-volatile matter (%)Acid value
mgkOH/g
Amine Value
mgkOH/g
Special Features and Benefits
BYKJET-913032-11High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne inkjet inks. Particularly recommended for magenta pigments.
BYKJET-913140-2High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne inkjet inks. Recommended for all pigments.
BYKJET-913240628High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne inkjet inks. Particularly recommended for magenta, cyan and yellow pigments.
BYKJET-9133963844High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne inkjet inks. Particularly recommended for carbon black pigments.
BYKJET-914210095-Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive to improve the dispersing and particle size distribution of inorganic pigments in low-polarity ceramic inkjet inks. The additive reduces the viscosity of the inkjet inks.
BYKJET-9150>95512High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-free UV-curable inkjet inks. Suitable for all pigment types.
BYKJET-9151>98.5818Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, aqueous and UV-curing inkjet inks
BYKJET-915299619Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for dispersing and stabilizing organic pigments and carbon blacks in solvent-borne, aqueous and UV-curable inkjet inks.
BYKJET-91704077High molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous inkjet inks. Suitable for all pigment types.


Polymer type Wetting Dispersing(CPT)

ProductApplicationsNon-volatile matterSolvent
DISPERBYK-2000Solvent-borne40%MPA/BG
DISPERBYK-2001Solvent-borne46%MPA/BG/PM
DISPERBYK-2008Solvent-Free100%-
DISPERBYK-2009Solvent-Free44%MPA/BG
DISPERBYK-2010Water-borne40%Water
DISPERBYK-2012Water-borne40%Water
DISPERBYK-2013All coating systems100%-
DISPERBYK-2015Water-borne40%Water
DISPERBYK-2022Solvent-borne60%MPA
DISPERBYK-2025Solvent-borne70%MPA
DISPERBYK-2026Solvent-borne60%MPA