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Foam Control in floor coatings

This course provides technical insights on foam control in floor coatings and explains the benefits of using deaerators and defoamers, how they function and provides product recommendations.

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English

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction

approx 1 min

This chapter provides a detailed description of what to expect during this course.

Chapter 2: Benefits of deaerators and defoamers
Benefits of deaerators and defoamers

approx 1:30 min

This chapter explains the benefits of using deaerators and defoamers in floor coatings.

Chapter 3: Problems of bubbles
Problems of bubbles

approx 3:50 min

This chapter discusses the issues caused by foam in coatings and describes the difference between microfoam and macrofoam.

Chapter 4: How do deaeration and defoaming work?
How do deaeration and defoaming work?

approx 4:15 min

This chapter explains how deaerators and defoamers work.

Chapter 5: Problems and downsides of defoaming
Problems and downsides of defoaming

approx 3:15 min

This chapter explains the issues of defects and haze that can occur when using deaerators or defoamers.

Chapter 6: Deaerator test method
Deaerator test method

approx 2 min

This chapter shows a method to test deaerators in the laboratory.

Chapter 7: How-to guide to evaluate defoamers
How-to guide to evaluate defoamers

approx 9:30 min

This chapter provides guidance on how to evaluate deaerator and defoamer performance.

Chapter 8: Performance advantages & examples
Performance advantages & examples

approx 3 min

This chapter provides product performance comparisons of deaerators in floor coatings and shows how the CAD flooring additives portfolio helps solving foam issues.

Chapter 9: Product selection tools
Chapter 9: Product selection tools

approx 1:30 min

This chapter offers guidance on how to use the Evonik CAD additives selector guide for floor coatings.