Silicone defoamer

A foam-control product containing an appropriate silicone-based active system.

Also called: silicone antifoam

Material family: Coatings, inks and additives

Where it matters

Formulation-specific foam-control trials.

Testing and verification

A silicone wetting additive is not automatically a silicone defoamer; structure and compatibility matter.

Related guides

Related products and materials

Technical references

General information for preliminary evaluation; not independently reviewed or certified. Confirm grades, standards and suitability with the manufacturer for your application. Interpret within the exact material, grade and test method.

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