Eagle Specialty Products FB 500

Eagle Specialty Products FB 500 is a silicone-free defoamer designed specifically for chronic foam problems in dip and flow coatings applications.

Functions: Defoamer

Chemical Family: Organometallics

End Uses: Waterborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Silicone-free

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Benefits
  • Benefits: It is effective in both high and low viscosity coatings. FB 500 is not only effective at destabilizing surface foam, it also eliminates micro foam within the coating. FB 500 will not affect intercoat adhesion and may be added at any stage of production, provided it is added while under agitation.

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating Type
Applications
  • Applications : FB 500 is effective in water-reducible, alkyd and polyester systems.
Recommended Usage Levels
  • Recommended Usage Levels:Use 0.5 to 1.0% based on total formula weight.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Translucent Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (#2 Zahn)20 ± 5seconds
Weight per Gallon6.75 ± 0.2lbs
Specific Gravity0.8103 ± 0.025
pH (10% Dispersion in Water)7.0-10.0
NV by Weight100.0 ± 0.5%
NV by Volume100.0 ± 0.5%

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
  • Packaging - 390 lbs Drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 Year
Storage Precaution
  • Storage Precaution - Store at room temperature above 40°F