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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Blend of modified organo polysiloxanes with nonionic alkoxylated compounds.
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- Coating Type
- Ink & Toner Type
- Properties and Applications
AGITAN 731 is a highly effective siloxane defoamer for aqueous emulsion and water reducible systems. It is particularly effective in aqueous printing inks. A non-ionic structure provides excellent compatibility with most common binders.
Main applications:
- Architectural coatings
- Liquid building products
- Industrial and wood coatings
- Printing inks
- Adhesives
- Cleaners
- High-temperature process water
- Vacuum destillation
- Recommended Levels and Use
Normal dosage ranges from 0.05 to 0.2 % on finished product. Ladder studies are recommended to determine optimum level. For aqueous printing inks AGITAN 731 has to be added in the early stage of the manufacturing process. This will ensure uniform distribution with a minimal amount of AGITAN 731. Optimum dispersion in low viscosity systems is possible if high levels of wetting agents are present or high shear is applied which assists the incorporation of the defoamer. Dilution of AGITAN 731 in almost every co-solvent may improve dispersion of the defoamer. The recommended dosage for process water treatment is 50-200 pp
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Not emulsifiable
- Immiscible In
- Water
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Active ingredients | approx. 100 | % | — |
Consistency | medium viscosity | — | — |
Density at 20°C | approx. 1.01 | g/cm³ | — |
Flash point | above 200 | °C | — |
pH Value(2% in dist. water) | approx. 7 | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
Totes holding 1000 kg net, drums holding 150 kg net and kegs holding 30 kg net.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 15 Months
- Storage and Handling
AGITAN 731 is not sensitive to freezing, but for better handling it should be stored between 5 and 25 °C. The product must be mixed before use. The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 15 months from the date of manufacture.