Additive

SURFYNOL® DF-58

SURFYNOL® DF-58 is an effective defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Excellent foam knockdown.

This product is currently not actively marketed on COATINO®. The product's data, including data sheets, may be out-of-date.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 6 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 6 wt%

VOC reduction

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

SURFYNOL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable in combination with defoamers or deaerators that suppress foam build
  • in low addition levels, also suitable for low-viscosity formulations
  • highly suitable for fast foam knock-down

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
turbid, colorless to colored liquid
chemical description
polyether siloxane copolymer, contains hydrophobic particles
solvent
-

Properties

Brush application/roller application
4/5
Airless spraying
3/5
Compressed air spraying
5/5
Flexo/gravure printing
2/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
4/5
Flooring
3/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 0.5 %.

Processing instructions

Can be introduced in the grind and let-down stage.

Handling & storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. To avoid ignition of vapors by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be grounded. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from oxidizers. Protect from freezing. Mix thoroughly before use.