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

Dow DOWSIL 8590 Defoamer

Dow DOWSIL 8590 Defoamer is a silicone-based antifoam agent designed for water-based industrial systems. It delivers rapid foam breakage and long-term foam suppression in coatings, adhesives, and cleaning formulations. Featuring excellent compatibility and low dosage efficiency, it maintains system stability without affecting product clarity or performance.
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Features Of Dow DOWSIL 8590 Defoamer

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

  2. Excellent compatibility with water-based systems, including acrylics, vinyl acetate copolymers, and styrene-butadiene emulsions.

  3. Low dosage requirement—typically effective at 0.05–0.3 wt% active in final formulation.

  4. Stable under high-shear mixing and elevated temperature conditions common in industrial processing.

  5. Non-yellowing and does not adversely affect film clarity or gloss in finished coatings and adhesives.

Typical Applications Of Dow DOWSIL 8590 Defoamer

  1. Architectural and industrial waterborne paints and coatings.

  2. Adhesives and sealants, especially pressure-sensitive and latex-based formulations.

  3. Textile and leather finishing auxiliaries, including dye baths and softener solutions.

  4. Construction chemicals such as cementitious tile adhesives and self-leveling underlayments.

  5. Water-based inks and overprint varnishes in flexible packaging printing.

Specifications Of Dow DOWSIL 8590 Defoamer

Chemical TypeSilicone oil-in-water emulsion
Product FormOpaque white liquid
AppearanceUniform milky dispersion, no phase separation
Primary ApplicationsWaterborne coatings, adhesives, construction chemicals, textile auxiliaries
Key FeaturesRapid defoaming, persistent antifoam performance, low-foaming addition
BenefitsImproved process efficiency, enhanced product appearance, reduced surface defects
pH (1% aqueous dilution)6.0–7.5
Specific Gravity (25°C)1.00–1.04 g/cm³


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