BYK-017

Silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous pigment concentrates and glycol pastes for use in printing inks and coatings. Prevents foam during grinding. Long-term stability. Particularly suitable for grinds that contain resins. BYK-017 is particularly suitable for defoaming the millbase during dispersion and subsequent processing. It is characterised by outstanding defoaming during grinding and good storage stability. This results in improved grinding and handling of the finished pigment concentrates. The additive is particularly recommended for defoaming aqueous pigment concentrates for printing ink systems.