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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applicable Processes
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating End Applications
- Use Level
- 0.1 - 0.5% (Pigment dispersions), 0.2 to 0.5% (Paints ), 0.5 - 1% (Adhesives)
- Applications
- Dfoam AX1 is a silicone free antifoam that effectively prevents air entrainment, froth and foam. It coalesces minute air bubbles in the liquid, allowing them to rise easily to the surface, and promotes rapid bubble film rupture on the surface of the liquid. Foaming is not only suppressed during manufacture, it remains suppressed during stirring and application by the consumer. Foam control is easily and effectively achieved with small percentages of Dfoam AX1. This ensures an economical method of foam control.
- Dfoam AX1 is specifically compatible with a variety of polymer latices, including styrene butyl acrylate, acrylic, PVC, styrene- butadiene and vinyl acetate, for use in paints and adhesives.
- A mineral oil based defoamer aimed at aqueous based paint formulations
Typical addition levels:
- Paints: 0.2 to 0.5%
- Adhesives: 0.5 to 1%
- Pigment dispersions: 0.1 to 0.5%
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Hazy pale straw liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
- Odor
- Mineral oil like
- Compatible with
- Polyvinyl chloride, Acrylic, Polymer latices, Styrene butyl acrylate, Styrenebutadiene, Vinyl acetate
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Saponification Value 14 - 18 mg KOH/g - pH (5% aqueous) 4.0 - 5.0 - - Water Content max. 1 % CLI - WATER Active Content 100.0 % Viscosity (at 25°C) 200.0 cPs Density (at 25°C) 0.88 g/cm³ - Pour Point max. 0 °C -
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Dfoam AX1 can be supplied in 800kg IBC, 160kg or 20kg nett drums.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Dfoam AX1 in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.