Products in Coil Coatings: Defoamer

Efka® FA 4620 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent suitable for use in solvent- and water-based systems. It is very efficient at wetting and dispersing fillers, extenders, and inorganic pigments. In clear, brownish liquid form, Efka® FA 4620 serves as a versatile dispersing agent.

Efka® PX 4731 is a versatile product, acts as a dispersant and defoamer in applications like radiation curable ink, solventborne ink, and coil coating. With features such as high color strength, high gloss, and viscosity stability, it finds application in automotive OEM coatings, consumer goods, including coil coatings, furniture coatings, industrial coatings, and industrial maintenance coatings. This liquid additive enhances the overall performance of formulations.

Efka® FA 4610 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent, reducing dispersing time, increasing pigment load, and improving gloss and flow. Is in a transparent, slightly yellowish liquid form, Efka® FA 4610 enhances the efficiency of dispersing agents.

AFCONA 3775 is a leveling agent with very high defoaming effect for solvent-based coatings. AFCONA 3775 is an acrylic polymer tailor made for those applications that need good leveling as well as a high defoaming effect like coil coatings and other foam sensitive systems. It is recommended as a non-silicone leveling agent where silicone is not permitted due to intercoat adhesion problem.

AFCONA 3755 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with very effective defoaming properties. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent, designed for applications where leveling and defoaming are both important, such as coil and can coatings. It can also be used in other foam-sensitive systems.

AFCONA 3770 is a leveling agent with good defoaming effect and anti-crater working for solvent-based coatings. Fluorocarbon modified acrylic polymer. AFCONA 3770 is a fluorocarbon modified acrylic polymer. Besides acting as an effective leveling agent, it also gives a strong defoaming effect as well as anti-crater properties.

AFCONA 3670 is an anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings. AFCONA 3670 is an improved version of AFCONA 3777 on managing surface control of coatings. It has lower surface tension than AFCONA 3777. The combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance is highly recommended.

AFCONA 2024 is a strong defoamer with leveling performance for all solvent-based coatings. It is a unique defoamer. It has very strong defoaming and anti-foam performances with additional good leveling. This is in contrary with most of the other defoamers, which influence the leveling performance negatively.

AFCONA 3777 is an anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings. It is the 1st generation of fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic. Recommended as non-silicone leveling agent where silicone is not permitted due to intercoat adhesion problems. However, we highly recommend a combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance.

AFCONA 3779 is a leveling agent for solvent-based coatings. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylics are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA 3779 also acts as defoamer in most coating systems. It provides anti-flooding and floating properties, works as a defoamer and deareator.

AFCONA 2020 is a very strong defoamer suitable for most solvent-based coatings, printing inks, and thermosetting resin systems. It eliminates foam and blistering, regardless of the source of the air bubbles. However, it is not suitable for transparent, high-gloss clear topcoats.

AFCONA 2270 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects that prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers good compatibility with most resin systems and is suitable for systems ranging from low to high polarity. It is recommended for medium-viscosity coatings applied using brush and conventional spray application.

AFCONA 2022 is a strong defoamer that is easy to incorporate. This is a silicone-containing version of AFCONA 2020. This product prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. AFCONA 2022 is a particularly compatible defoamer that works during production and application, especially in curtain coating processes.

AFCONA 3570 is a leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings with a low foam stabilizing effect. It is a fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic, neutralized with a suitable amine, and dissolved in water. It is suitable for all water-based paints and is recommended for use in all kinds of water-based coatings with a pH value of 8.0 or higher.

AFCONA 3758 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3758 is a special modified polyacrylic polymer. It reduces drastically surface tension of organic coating systems. This, together with good compatibility in most solvent-based systems and with minimal foam stabilizing effect, makes it very effective as an anti-crater and flow control agent for all solvent-based coatings.

AFCONA 3236 is an additive designed to provide slip and leveling, as well as good defoaming performance. It is an alkyl-modified polysiloxane that offers excellent slip and leveling properties. Unlike other organically modified polysiloxanes, AFCONA 3236 acts as a defoamer and does not stabilize foam in most systems, making it suitable for foam-sensitive applications such as floor coatings and high-build systems.

AFCONA 3700 is a wetting, leveling and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3700 is a highly fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic polymer. It has very low surface tension and therefore it can substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 2723 is a defoamer and air-releaser for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane, UV, and epoxy resin systems. It is recommended for thin-layer (gel coat), casting resins, and epoxy resin systems (e.g. floorings), as well as for room temperature curing of unsaturated polyesters used in glass fiber-reinforced systems.

AFCONA 3778 is a leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylics are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA 3778 also acts as a defoamer and deareator in most coating systems. It does not interfere with intercoat adhesion.

AFCONA 2720 is an anti-foam and de-aeration additive for use in unsaturated polyesters, coil and can coatings, epoxies and PVC-compounds. It supports the quick deaeration of thermosetting resin systems, allowing for the production of foam-free and blister-free self-leveling compounds and laminates. Additionally, AFCONA 2720 is suitable for use in can and coil coatings, where it is less likely to cause side effects such as inconsistent craters in the line.

AFCONA 2754 is an anti-foam and de-aeration agent for solvent-containing and solvent-free systems of epoxy, polyurethane, coil coatings, and wood coatings. It contains a non-silicone defoaming polymer designed polymer designed for use in solvent- containing and solvent-free systems. It offers very good performance in both defoaming and anti-foam.

Afcona - 2050 is a strong defoamer suitable for most solvent-based coatings.

Afcona - 2723 serves as a defoamer and air-releaser for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane, UV, and epoxy resin systems.

DISPARLON® 1970 is a silicone-free, high molecular weight surface control agent. The product acts as a leveling agent with a defoaming effect in high polarity solventborne systems such as polyester bake applications, high build urethanes and high solids.

DISPARLON® LAP-30 is an acrylic polymer based anti-popping/defoaming agent developed specifically for highly-polar coatings like high-solid baking systems.

ADDITOL® VXW 4926 is a silicone-free antifoaming additive specially formulated for water-dilutable paints. Its key attributes include rapid defoaming or air release, facilitating the application of high film thickness in stoving paints without causing cissing. This versatile additive is well-suited for combinations of dispersions with water-dilutable synthetic resins. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 4926 aligns with environmentally conscious practices, being labeled as APEO-free, VOC-free, and bio-based. This makes it a preferred choice for formulators seeking sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in waterborne coatings.

ADDITOL® XL 6507 is a deaerator/defoamer designed for solvent-borne paint systems. Functioning as both a deaerator and defoamer, it is formulated for applications in solvent-borne coatings and clearcoats. It stands out with labeling claims such as being formaldehyde-free, APEO-free, and tin-free. Widely applicable, it finds use in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish. Notably, it offers improved degassing performance, with a recommended use level ranging from 0.1% to 1.5% of the total formulation.

DISPARLON® LAP-20 is an acrylic polymer based anti-popping/defoaming agent developed specifically for intermediate to high polarity coatings like high-solid baking systems.

ADDITOL® XW 395 is a versatile solution for waterborne paint systems, functioning as a wetting agent, defoamer, and leveling agent. It carries labeling claims of being APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free, ensuring high-quality results. Its features include improved surface preparation, reduced short waves, and enhanced dullness, making it an excellent choice for waterborne coatings and clearcoats.

DISPARLON® LAP-10 is an acrylic polymer based anti-popping/defoaming agent developed specifically for intermediate polarity coatings like high-solid baking systems and coil coating.

DISPARLON® L-1980N is silicone-free acrylic polymer surface control agent for high polarity solventborne systems. Recommended for use in polyester/melamine and urethane coatings and in unsaturated polyester applications for leveling and defoaming properties.

ADDITOL® XL 6531 is a silicone-free solution of defoaming polymers suitable for various applications, including industrial coatings, 2-component acrylic/isocyanate systems, unsaturated technical polyester resins, and gel coats. As a defoamer, it excels in inkjet ink, solventborne coatings, gelcoats, and clearcoats. Noteworthy features include high film thickness, a high popping limit, improved degassing, and low blistering. This product supports labeling claims of being APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free, meeting diverse industry requirements.

Dynoadd® F-1 Anti-crater and flow additive Contact Dynea: Dynoadd@dynea.com 09.02.2017 Excellent flow and leveling Improves substrate wetting Eliminates craters and pinholes Eliminates overspray cratering Non-silicone.

Dynoadd® F-707 is Foam control additive for solvent borne coating formulations, Instant release of surface foam, Anti-popping, Anti-foam, Non-silicone.

Daily Polymer E-7002 has excellent defoaming properties and defoams in short time.

Leveling agent with very high defoaming effect for solvent-based coatings