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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Blend of modified nonionic fatty compounds, hydrophobic silica and hydrocarbons.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- Coating Type
- Properties and Applications
AGITAN 230 is a highly effective defoamer for aqueous emulsion based and water reducible systems. Due to its low emulsifiability in water the defoamer is ideal for medium to high viscosity systems. In low viscosity systems AGITAN 230 is recommended if high levels of wetting agents are present or high shear is applied which assists the incorporation of the defoamer.
Main applications:
- Architectural coatings
- Emulsion plasters
- Industrial coatings
- Adhesives
- Recommended Levels and Use
Normal dosage ranges from 0.1 - 0.5 % on finished product. AGITAN 230 is typically added undiluted during pigment grinding for optimum distribution and de-aeration. For most efficient use 2/3 of AGITAN 230 is added to the pigment dispersion and 1/3 is added to the letdown. Dilution in solvents of the formulation may improve distribution of the defoamer.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Water
- Emulsifiable in
- Water
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Active ingredients | approx. 100 | % | — |
Consistency | medium viscosity | — | — |
Density at 20°C | approx. 0.85 | g/cm³ | — |
Flash point | above 100 | °C | — |
pH Value(2% in dist. water) | approx. 7.5 | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
Totes holding 800 kg net, drums holding 120 kg net and kegs holding 25 kg net.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 15 Months
- Storage and Handling
AGITAN 230 is not sensitive to freezing, but for better handling it should be stored between 15 and 25 °C. As the product tends to separate slightly it should be mixed before use. The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 15 months from the date of manufacture.