Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applicable Processes
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating Type
- 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%
Typical Application Examples:
- Water treatment
- Paper treatment
- Paints
- Adhesives
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Hazy pale straw liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
- Odor
- Mineral oil like
- 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 | % | - |
| Active Content | 100.0 | - | - |
| pH (1% aqueous) | 4.0 - 5.0 | - | - |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 200 | cP | - |
| 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.