FoamStar® is a defoaming molecule that defoams by a different mechanism. Unlike conventional defoamers (mineral oil or silicone), FoamStar® defoams on a molecular level. It also has wetting properties not found in other conventional defoamers.

Applications

FoamStar® ST 2436 has the following advantages:

• Does not reduce gloss of high gloss paints and coatings
• Effective in difficult to defoam high gloss formulations.
• Very fast bubble-break versus conventional defoamers
• Effective against Microfoam
• Does not separate or settle
• Easy-to-incorporate
• Good persistence
• Effective in tint bases

FoamStar® ST 2436 can be used at levels of 0.25 % to 0.50 % based on total weight of paint depending on the individual paint formulation. FoamStar® addition may be equally divided between the grind and let-down stages. Its effectiveness is the same in the grind and the let-down.