Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF FoamStar SI 2250 Defoamer

BASF FoamStar SI 2250 Defoamer is a silicone-based, water-dispersible defoamer designed for high-efficiency foam control in water-based industrial coatings, adhesives, and construction chemicals. It offers rapid knock-down, lasting suppression, and excellent compatibility without affecting gloss or substrate wetting. Ideal for demanding low-VOC formulations.
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Features Of BASF FoamStar SI 2250 Defoamer

  1. Highly effective silicone-based defoamer for rapid foam knock-down and long-term foam suppression.

  2. Excellent compatibility with water-based systems, including acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and vinyl acetate copolymer dispersions.

  3. Low dosage requirement—typically effective at 0.1–0.5 wt% in final formulation—minimizing impact on product properties.

  4. Stable under high-shear mixing and elevated temperatures up to 80 °C during processing.

  5. Non-yellowing and non-staining, preserving clarity and color stability in sensitive coatings and adhesives.

Typical Applications Of BASF FoamStar SI 2250 Defoamer

  1. Architectural and industrial waterborne paints and coatings.

  2. Water-based adhesives and laminating formulations.

  3. Construction chemicals, including tile adhesives and cementitious renders.

  4. Textile printing pastes and pigment dispersions.

  5. Wood coatings and maintenance finishes.

Specifications Of BASF FoamStar SI 2250 Defoamer

Chemical TypeSilicone oil-in-water emulsion
Product FormOpaque white liquid
AppearanceHomogeneous, slightly viscous emulsion
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.0–7.5
Specific Gravity (20 °C)1.00–1.03 g/cm³
Viscosity (25 °C, Brookfield LVT, Spindle #3, 6 rpm)500–1500 mPa·s
Primary ApplicationsWaterborne coatings, adhesives, construction chemicals
Key FeaturesRapid defoaming, persistent antifoam action, low odor, easy dispersion


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