Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BYK 044

Silicone defoamer for water-based printing inks and varnishes.

Product Information of BYK 044 CAS No. 2493-02-9, 4

Chemical composition

Emulsion of hydrophobic particles and polysiloxane                              without containing voc(< 1500ppm)


Typical materialized data

The data given on this data page are only typical values, not technical indicators of the product.

Density (20 ° c.): 1.03 g/ml

Non-volatile matter (10 min., 150 °c): 57%


Current status of food contact regulations

For information on the food contact regulatory status of this product, please contact our product safety department or visit www.Byk.Com.


Storage and transportation


Store and transport between 0-40 °c. Temperature sensitive emulsion. If storage temperatures exceed or below the recommended range, they must be tested before use and, if necessary, re- emulsified at room temperature.


Areas of Application of BYK 044 CAS No. 2493-02-9, 4


Printing ink


Product features and advantages

BYK-044 is recommended as a defoaming agent for abrasives to eliminate foam in water-based pigment concentrates.


Suggested dosage

0.05-0.5% adjuvant dosage (purchased form) is based on the total formulation.

0.2-2% additive dosage (purchased form) is based on the pigment concentrate slurry.

The above recommended addition amount is for reference only, and the optimal addition amount needs to be determined through a series of experiments.


Addition method and processing guidance

Due to the high degree of incompatibility, this defoamer must be added under high shear forces to ensure good dispersion. Otherwise, the system may be defective.


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