Products in Dispersing & Wetting Additives: Defoamer

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It is commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. This product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Being a commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluid, it typically contains trace amounts of impurities.

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.

FoamStar® PB 2724 is a defoamer that is free from mineral oil and silicone oils. It improves stability, provides resistance against temperature fluctuations, eases pigment dispersion, lowers water absorption, and enhances resistance against water marks. Used as a foam-inhibiting wetting agent in the manufacture of emulsion paints and polymer emulsions, it can also serve as a defoamer in printing pastes and glues applied in printing plants. Additionally, FoamStar® PB 2724 may be an ingredient in the manufacture of anti-foaming agents for various applications.

Efka® FA 4600 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous coatings, preventing sedimentation and agglomeration of even heavy pigments. is in a colorless to yellowish/reddish liquid form, Efka® FA 4600 is easily applicable and contributes to maintaining the stability of coatings.

Efka® PB 2021 is a silicone-free defoamer for various coating systems. It prevents air entrapment during processing steps like stirring and pumping and contributes to a smooth surface during the application of paints and lacquers. The chemical nature involves a solution of defoaming substances.

Efka® SI 2723 acts as a defoamer, developed for the rapid de-aeration of solvent-free polyurethane and epoxy compounds. It yields excellent results in flooring applications, ensuring foam- and blister-free self-leveling coatings. Additionally, it acts as a leveling agent, contributing to a smooth coating surface, all while maintaining a low odor. Its chemical nature consists of a solution of defoaming substances containing silicone.

Hydropalat® WE 3220 is a silicone surfactant that improves substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It exhibits excellent wetting properties in aqueous industrial, wood, automotive, and exterior paints and coatings, with a strong reduction of surface tension and no increase in surface slip. It has a minor impact on inter-coat adhesion and recoatability, and it is solvent-free.

Efka® SL 3239 is a dynamic liquid formulation designed to function as a defoamer, wetting agent, and leveling agent. Compatible with acrylics, polyesters, and alkyds, this versatile solution caters to various polymers and resins. Efka® SL 3239, in its liquid form, ensures easy and efficient application.

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 4642 is a liquid dispersant and defoamer belonging to the chemical family of fatty acids. Tailored for end-use applications such as primer, this liquid formulation serves essential functions in dispersing components and mitigating foam-related issues within the specified context.

Efka® SL 3033 is a highly effective additive that increases slip and surface smoothness. With excellent compatibility properties, it is suitable for use in clear coatings. It improves leveling, scratch and abrasion resistance, prevents floating, enhances anti-blocking characteristics, and prevents cratering.

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.

Efka® FL 3778 is a multifunctional product known for its diverse capabilities in various applications. Classified within the chemical family of acrylics and acrylates, this formulation serves as a wetting agent, surface modifier, slip agent, leveling agent, dispersant, and defoamer. Its features include excellent mineral filler loading capability, slip properties, exceptional wetting behavior, and outstanding flow properties. These characteristics make Efka® FL 3778 a versatile and effective solution in applications where these attributes are critical for performance.

Hydropalat® WE 3221 is a liquid solution crafted for both radiation-curable and waterborne coatings. As part of the silicone chemical family, this versatile formulation ensures optimal performance. With a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3221 facilitates easy integration into your coating processes. Tailored for radiation-curable coatings and waterborne applications, it provides flexibility and efficiency for diverse end uses.

Phospholan PS-131 is ethoxylated phosphate ester mainly used as dispersing and wetting agent as well as emulsifier in several applications.

WACKER® SG 3303 is a polyalkylene oxide modified polydimethylsiloxane that offers a unique range of benefits not achievable with traditional organic surfactants. This versatile product can be utilized in both aqueous and nonaqueous systems and remains effective even at low concentrations of just 0.01%. Furthermore, WACKER® SG 3303 boasts a low toxicity profile, making it environmentally safe for use. WACKER® SG 3303 finds application across various industries, including agriculture, where it serves as an inert ingredient for growing and harvested crops. Additionally, it can be employed as an additive in printing inks to enhance flow, leveling, wetting, lubricity, gloss, static suppression, and antifoaming properties.

AFCONA 3750 is a silicone-based leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not impact inter-coating adhesion. It is a highly fluorocarbon-modified acrylic polymer with very low surface tension, allowing it to substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 5504 is a multi-functional additive that can help wet out difficult or contaminated substrates, lower the surface tension of the coating system, improve pigment grind efficiency, and prevent surface defects such as fisheyes, edge crawl, and craters. It also has great defoaming properties and, due to its hydrophobic nature, reduces the water sensitivity of the final system.

AFCONA 5504S is a multi-functional additive that can help wet out difficult or contaminated substrates, lower the surface tension of the coating system, improve pigment grind efficiency, and prevent surface defects such as fisheyes, edge crawl, and craters. Furthermore, its great defoaming properties reduce water sensitivity of the final system due to its hydrophobic nature.

AFCONA 3773 is a leveling and surface tension reduction agent for non-aqueous industrial coatings. It is an acrylic-modified fluorocarbon designed to provide anti-crater, substrate wetting, and leveling performance. Compared to AFCONA 3777, AFCONA 3773 has better compatibility and leveling performance. It offers a well-balanced combination of defoaming and leveling performance, making it an ideal choice for use as a universal leveling agent.

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 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 3585 is a silicone-based leveling, substrate wetting and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not influence intercoat adhesion. It is an organically modified polysiloxane for aqueous systems. AFCONA 3585 offers very strong surface tension reduction and good compatibility performance.

AFCONA 3034 is an additive designed to reduce surface tension, improve substrate wetting, and provide anti-crater performance and leveling, including vertical leveling. Its fluorocarbon modification gives it a very low surface tension, further enhancing its performance in anti-crater properties, substrate wetting, and leveling.

AFCONA 3522 is an additive to improve the surface characteristics of waterbased coatings. It is a waterbased emulsion of an organically modified polysiloxane, with the active ingredient being a hydrophobic polymer that gives water resistance and slip performance to the coating after drying. This product also offers low foam stabilization. AFCONA 3522 is recommended for use in all types of waterbased coatings.

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.

Deuterol 201 E is a non-ionic surface-active material expertly diluted in hexylenglycol. This formulation's active ingredient performs multifaceted functions, enhancing pigment and filler dispersibility, promoting surface wetting, and effectively preventing foam accumulation during grinding and dispersing processes. Its appearance boasts a clear and colorless liquid composition.

Afcona - 3585 is a silicone-based leveling, substrate wetting, and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not influence intercoat adhesion.

Afcona - 3588 is a silicone-based leveling, substrate wetting, and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings and inks without affecting inter-coat adhesion.

Afcona - 3587 is a silicone-based leveling, substrate wetting, and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings.

PEL-SIL™ CD710 is a hydrophobic polyether modified organosiloxane. PEL-SIL™ CD710 minimizes foam stability and is an excellent defoamer for waterborne and solvent-based coatings and inks, and textile fiber processing applications. PEL-SIL™ CD710 is also recommended for use as a wetting agent, dispersant, and secondary emulsifier.

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.

PEL-SIL™ CL310 is a hydrophobic organo-modified silicone-based additive consisting of a siloxane backbone and polypropylene oxide (PO) side chains. PEL-SIL™ CL310 minimizes foam stability and is an excellent defoamer for waterborne industrial or decorative coatings. PEL-SIL™ CL310 is compatible with solvent-borne coatings and inks. It provides good low and leveling performance, mar resistance, anti-blocking and releasing properties.

Deuterol 201 E is a defoaming dispersing agent for fillers and pigments in water soluble and water miscible primers and lacquers. The wetting effect of Deuterol 201 E in primers and one-coat lacquers, which are applied to badly degreased metal substrates, considerably improves the adhesion of the coating film to the metal substrate. The product also shows a defoaming effect in the manufacture as well in the processing of water dilutable systems. back

ADD-3777 is a silicone-free additive having high molecular weight and very broad compatibility. It is designed to reduce the surface tension of various resin systems at substrate interface, which will improve substrate wetting and leveling and prevent formation of craters without stabilizing foam. The additive provides “long wave” leveling performance and increases gloss of the coating system and does not cause any inter-coat adhesion problems. It is highly effective in the transportation coatings when combined with the silicone-based additive ADD-3031. ADD-3777 is suitable for coatings and printing inks.

Brimopol S-OP-64 has a functionality of Dispersant Emulsifier Antifoam.