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

BASF FoamStar SI 2280 Defoamer

BASF FoamStar SI 2280 is a silicone-based defoamer designed for water-based industrial coatings and adhesives. It delivers rapid foam suppression, excellent compatibility, and long-term stability without affecting gloss or substrate wetting. Ideal for high-shear processes and low-VOC formulations, it ensures consistent performance across diverse pH and temperature conditions.
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Features Of BASF FoamStar SI 2280 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 0.05–0.3 wt% on total formulation—minimizing impact on final product properties.

  4. Stable under high-shear mixing and elevated temperatures up to 60 °C during production and storage.

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

Typical Applications Of BASF FoamStar SI 2280 Defoamer

  1. Architectural paints and interior/exterior wall coatings.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings and protective coatings.

  3. Water-based adhesives and laminating formulations.

  4. Construction chemicals including tile adhesives and cementitious renders.

  5. Textile printing pastes and pigment dispersions.

Specifications Of BASF FoamStar SI 2280 Defoamer

Chemical TypeSilicone oil-in-water emulsion
Product FormWhite to off-white liquid
AppearanceOpaque, slightly viscous emulsion
pH (1% aqueous dispersion)6.0–7.5
Specific Gravity (20 °C)1.00–1.04 g/cm³
Viscosity (Brookfield RV, 20 °C, spindle #3, 20 rpm)500–1500 mPa·s
Active Content25–28 wt%
Primary ApplicationsWater-based coatings, adhesives, construction chemicals, textile auxiliaries


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