| Code | Benchmark | S/W/UV | Application characteristics |
Defoamer and Deaerator, Antifoam for Solvent-borne & UV system | |||
| SS-900W | Tego-900 | S/UV | Strong deaerator concentrate, organo-modified polysiloxane, containing fumed silica, that combats both micro- and macro-foam. Provides outstanding performance in higher viscosity formulations. It is designed for 2K epoxy systems and radiation-curing coatings. It is also used in floor-, protective-, industrial-, architectural-, decorative-, coil-, can coatings, screen- and printing inks. Recommended to use for self-leveling floor coatings and to be applied by brush, roller, or airless spraying. |
| SS-920W | BYK-A530,BYK-A515,BYK-A500 | S/W/UV | Silicone and polymer-containing defoamer/air release additive for plastic systems. It reduces the formation of foam during the manufacture and processing of epoxy resin systems to obtain blister-free surfaces. The recommended level for ambient-curing plastic systems is 0.5-2% additive (as supplied) based upon total formulation. It prevents air entrapment during manufacture and application. The recommended level for pultrusion application is 0.5-2% additive (as supplied) based upon the resin and curing agent. |
| SS-922W | Tego-910 | S/UV | Deaerator solution for sensitive coating systems. It is highly compatible, easy to incorporate and maintains clarity in varnishes. It is used in printing inks, wood-, general industrial-, floor-, can-, coil-, industrial-, architectural- and decorative coating applications. |
| SS-924W | Tego-920 | S/UV | Defoamer and deaerator for non-aqueous formulations. Liquid organic polymer and silicone-free. Used in wood and furniture coatings, parquet coatings, printing inks and overprint varnishes. It is recommended for inkjet, screen inks and nail varnishes. Offers good recoatability. |
| SSW-978 | Defom 6800 | S | Bubble-releasing and antifoam agent for thick film epoxy floor coatings and silk screen ink, prevent foaming caused by mechanical force such as mixing, production and application in high solid solvent-based and solvent-free systems. Exhibits excellent anti-foaming property in high viscosity and thick film. |
| SSW-980 | Foamex N | S/UV | Defoamer concentrate. It is a hazy liquid dimethyl polysiloxane which contains fumed silica. It has very strong defoaming in solvent-borne, pigmented, and radiation-curing formulations. Addition of this product may be used at the grinding stage of the procedure. Suitable for use for flooring, flexo/gravure printing, and brush and roller applications. It has clear solubility in both white spirit and butyl acetate. |
| SSW-606W | BYK-066N/088 | S/W/UV | Silicone defoaming agent for solvent-free and solvent-borne coatings, printing inks, and ambient curing plastic systems on the basis of epoxy resin and polyurethane. Standard silicone defoaming agent for all solvent-borne systems. Good balance between effectiveness and compatibility |
| SSW-11329 | ShinEtsu KS-66 | S | Fast-acting defoaming agent. It is a highly-safe, oil compound containing blend of silicone fluid with fine powdered silica, exhibits low surface tension, chemical stability and heat- & chemical resistance. Recommended for PCB ink, floor coating. |
| SS-2481 | BYK-051 | S | Solution of foam destroying polymers, silicone-free. Acts as a silicone-free, good compatible, defoamer for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. Exhibits optimal efficiency in polar systems. Also exhibits less pronounced defoaming activity in non-polar systems. Due to its very good compatibility, it typically will not reduce transparency of overprint varnishes. Does not causes craters in typical formulations. Used in industrial, automotive, protective, architectural, wood and furniture and coil coatings, in printing inks and overprint varnishes. Its recommended dosage level is 0.05-0.5%. |
| SS-2483 | BYK-052, Avkona-2020 | S | Solution of foam destroying polymers, silicone-free based standard defoamer. It is suitable for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. Displays high defoaming action, especially in non-polar systems. Exhibits stronger incompatibility. Used in industrial, automotive, protective, architectural, wood and furniture and can/coil coatings, printing inks and overprint varnishes. Stronger than SS-2481 and therefore is less compatible. |
| SS-777W | BYK-9920 | S | Additive for improving fiber wetting in fiber-reinforced composites and for defoaming flooring. It is a mixture of oligomeric substances with wetting agents. The additive improves the wetting of glass or carbon fibers which results in less air entrapment and porosity. It avoids dry spots and reduces the scrap rate. Because of the high content of non-volatile matter, it is particularly suitable for closed mold processes. The epoxy-functional groups contained in the additive enable embedding into the matrix. The recommended level is 0.5-3% additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation. Product SSW-778W provide transparent appearance |
| Code | Benchmark | S/W/UV | Application characteristics |
Defoamer and Deaerator, Antifoam for Aqueous system | |||
| SSW-65W | Dow DC65/62 | W | Silicone antifoam for waterborne coatings. It shows excellent defoaming performance in waterborne coatings and ink systems, improves leveling, wetting, mar resistance and slip |
| SSW-1267W | Dow AFE-1267 | W | High-solid-content product specially developed for the metalworking fluid (MWF) industry. This formulation aid can be used for defoaming a range of metalworking fluid formulations, for example: emulsion, micro-emulsion, soluble or chemical solution, in various solubilities and chemical solutions with low appearance impact and better anti-filtration performance. |
| SSW-554W | 537K | W | Self-emulsifying high-efficiency defoamer concentrate, for detergents, printing and dyeing processes, cutting fluids |
| SSW-4450 | Dow ACP-0544 | W | Water-dispersible 100% active silicone antifoam compound containing hydrophobic silica, silicone surfactants, and PDMS. It offers good shear and high-temperature stability, and is suitable for a wide range of surfactants, over a wide range of pH and washing temperatures. This product has excellent antifoaming action during the entire dyeing cycle but particularly during the pressurization stage. It is easily diluted in cold water and minimizes fabric staining and spotting. Its applications include slurry addition process aid, de-aeration leading to low process viscosity (easier pumping), denser powder, and reduced manufacturing time; liquid detergents, suitable for controlling foam in end-use applications of many liquid detergent products; jet dyeing machines, effective antifoam for use in jet dyeing machines well suited for a wide variety of general textile and carpet dyeing applications where foam is a problem. |
| SSW-2291 | TEGO Airex 901 W | W | Highly effective deaerator concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. It has outstandingly effective against micro-foam in a variety of applications. It is particularly suitable for airless or airmix applications, while being highly recommended for high-viscosity formulations.
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| SSW-2292W | BYK-024 | W | Mixture of foam-destroying polysiloxanes and hydrophobic solids in polyglycol. It functions as a defoamer for aqueous systems. Offers very good long term stability. Provides strong defoaming activity. Exhibits good compatibility and long-term activity. Especially useful in rolling, brushing or spraying applications. Designed for paints, plastic coatings, paper coatings, wood/ parquet lacquers, furniture and automotive coatings and pigment concentrates, printing inks and overprint varnishes. Complies with REACH regulation. |
| SSW-2294 | TEGO Airex 904 W | W | Antifoaming agent. Acts as a deaerator for wood & furniture coatings, industrial, protective and plastic coatings. It is highly effective with minimal risk of surface defects, and prevents micro foam. It is particularly suitable for airless spray applied formulations, and used universally in clear and pigmented formulations. Suggested for water- & solvent-borne and radiation-curing coatings. Recommended at a dosage rate of 0.1-0.5% |
| SSW-2295W | BYK-028 | W | Mixture of hydrophobic solids and foam destroying polysiloxanes in polyglycol. Acts as a standard defoamer for aqueous systems. Exhibits easy incorporation. Suitable for dispersion paints and printing inks with a PVC from 0-25 based on acrylate/ polyurethane or polyurethane. Used in exterior wall coatings, gloss and semi-gloss paints, plastic coatings, wood/parquet varnishes, furniture coatings, automotive coatings, printing inks and overprint varnishes. Also used in non-pigmented coatings for paper converting. Its recommended use level is 0 to 0.1% |
| SSW-2297W | Tego-902W 1488 | W | highly effective and compatible deaerator emulsion based on polyether siloxane technology. Outstandingly effective against micro- and macro-foam. It is used in printing inks, can-, coil-, industrial, architectural and decorative coatings. It is highly compatible and highly suitable for medium- to low-viscosity formulations. |
| SSW-2288W | Foamex 825 | W | Effective defoamer emulsion with high compatibility. It is a white, thixotropic liquid emulsion of a polyether siloxane copolymer which contains fumed silica. It is suitable for pigmented and clear formulations. It is very good as combination partner with defoamer concentrates. It is used in architectural paints, can-, coil-, decorative-, high solid industrial-, general industrial-, wood coatings and printing inks. |
| SSW-2298W | Foamex 3062 | W | Polyether siloxane copolymer, contains fumed silica. Used as a defoamer concentrate for waterborne formulations in architectural coatings, pigment concentrates, flexo and gravure inks, wood and furniture coatings, industrial coatings, printing inks and leather coatings. Provides very good defoaming in the grind. Is highly effective. Suitable particularly for pigmented formulations. Prevents foam formation during production and application of waterborne coatings and printing inks. Destroys pre-existing foam and prevents air occlusions. Possesses the greatest possible effectiveness and compatibility especially when added to the let-down and in clear coats, owing to their optimized particle size. Main areas of applications include pure acrylic emulsion, styrene acrylic emulsion, vinyl and EVA emulsions, PU dispersions, and hybrid systems. |
Explore our paint and coating additives catalog features high-performance solutions for aqueous, solvent-borne, and solvent-free systems, including:
- Wetting & Dispersing Additive: Ensuring fine, homogeneous distribution and long-term stability of pigments and fillers
- Defoamers and Air Release Agent: Preventing foam bubbles for perfect surfaces and improved processing
- Rheology Additive: Precisely adapting viscosity profiles and preventing defects like cratering or flooding
- Surface and Leveling Agent: Improve substrate wetting, increase surface slip, and prevent defects like cratering, flooding, or floating
- Specialized Functional Additives: Including PFAS-free formulations, anti-graffiti agents, and anti-fingerprint solutions
Industry Standards:
Learn more about surface tension measurement at the American Coatings Association.
