AGITAN 526 is a polysiloxane emulsion with excellent stability and defoaming persistency. The defoamer is miscible with water in all ratios. AGITAN 526 is resistant to alkaline and acid environment. It can be used between pH 2 and 11.

Functions: Defoamer

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

Aqueous emulsion of polysiloxane polymer

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Applications

Main applications:

  • Architectural coatings
  • Building products
  • Industrial and wood coatings
  • Printing inks
  • Adhesives
  • Waste water treatment
  • High-temperature process water (flue gas cleaning)
Recommended levels/use

Ladder studies are recommended to determine optimum level. Normal dosage ranges from 0.05 to 0.5 % on finished product. AGITAN 526 is typically added during pigment grinding for optimum distribution and de-aeration. For most efficient use 2/3 of AGITAN 526 is added to the pigment dispersion and 1/3 is added to the letdown. The recommended dosage for process and waste water treatment is 100- 200 ppm.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredientsapprox. 25%
Consistencymedium viscosity
Density at 20°Capprox. 1.01g/cm³
pH (2% in dist. water)approx. 7.5
Solubility in Watermiscible in any ratio

Storage & Handling

Storage and Packaging

AGITAN 526 is sensitive to freezing. The product may slightly separate on storage. Therefore AGITAN 526 must be mixed before use. The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 9 months from the date of manufacture.

Totes hodling 1000 kg net, drums holding 150 kg net and kegs holding 25 kg net.