Dispersions, Resins and Additives

FOAMSTAR^®defoamers

Award-winning technology based on a hyper-branched polymer with a 3-dimensional star-shaped structure. Unlike conventional mineral oil and silicone defoamers, our FOAMSTAR technology breaks down foam on a molecular level.

Key features and benefits

Excellent foam suppression
High compatibility
Long-term efficiency
Easy handling
Environmental compliance

Applications

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Emulsion defoamer

_{Universal, easy to incorporate emulsion defoamers}

FOAMSTAR ED 2522High performance, ultra-low SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks with excellent storage stability.
FOAMSTAR ED 2523Ultra-low SVOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings.
FOAMSTAR ED 2526Defoamer for water-based coatings with good effects in alkyd emulsions and strong for both mill base and let-down.

Polymer-based defoamers

_{Highly efficient polymer-based defoamers}

FOAMSTAR PB 2706Efficient defoamer for the manufacture of construction chemicals products.

Silicone-based defoamer

_{Defoamers for high-gloss systems}

FOAMSTAR SI 2210 NC100%-active-content defoamer for non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and UV-curable systems; offers strong spontaneous defoaming effect and long-term defoaming persistency.
FOAMSTAR SI 2213Defoamer for clear and low pigmented aqueous coatings and printing inks, predominantly those based on polymeric dispersions.
FOAMSTAR SI 2240Silicone-based defoamer compound with a broad compatibility in various binder systems, spontaneous defoaming effect and excellent long term efficiency.
FOAMSTAR SI 2250Defoamer for water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or application exists.
FOAMSTAR SI 2280Defoamer with good compatibility and defoaming for water-based acrylic, low-PVC and baking systems; water-based pigment concentrates.
FOAMSTAR SI 2292 NCHighly compatible silicone-based defoamer solution for high gloss paints and varnishes based on acrylics and polyurethane dispersions with minimized risk of cratering.
FOAMSTAR SI 2299Highly effective deaerator and defoamer for aqueous spray coating applications; effectively removes micro-foam from water-based spray coatings;remains persistent over longer storage periods; offers an outstanding combination of effectiveness and compatibility .

Star polymer-based defoamer

_{Highly efficient defoamers with fast foam knock down}

FOAMSTAR ST 2400Defoamer with excellent persistence that adds at 30-50% lower dosage than conventional mineral oil defoamer.
FOAMSTAR ST 2410Defoamer based on block copolymer, extremely effective in acrylic and vinyl acrylic paint.
FOAMSTAR ST 2412Represents a novel series of defoamers based on new defoamer chemistry.
FOAMSTAR ST 2420Defoamer with low use level, excellent persistence and a good choice for very low-VOC emulsion systems.
FOAMSTAR ST 2434Defoamer with easy incorporation, postaddable, and suitable for semi-gloss and gloss coatings.
FOAMSTAR ST 2438A 100% active defoamer compound combining a hyper-branched Star polymer with high-end organo-silicones to deliver fast foam knock down with very high efficiency.
FOAMSTAR ST 2439Defoamer with high potency for high gloss paints and cotaings.
FOAMSTAR ST 2445Excellent problem-solving defoamer with top performance in low- / zero-VOC coatings and tints.
FOAMSTAR ST 2446Defoamer based on a patented hyper-branched star polymer compounded with high-end organo-silicone polymers.

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FOAMSTAR® defoamers