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

Dow XIAMETER AFE-1520 Defoamer

Dow XIAMETER AFE-1520 Defoamer is a silicone-based antifoam emulsion designed for demanding industrial applications including coatings, adhesives and water treatment. It delivers rapid foam knockdown and long-lasting suppression with excellent compatibility and low dosage efficiency. The product offers superior stability across pH and temperature ranges while minimizing surface defects. Trusted for consistent performance in high-shear and high-foaming systems.
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Features Of Dow XIAMETER AFE-1520 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 emulsions, and styrene-butadiene polymers.

  3. Low dosage requirement—effective at 0.05–0.3 wt% in most formulations—minimizing impact on final product properties.

  4. Thermally stable up to 120 °C, maintaining performance during high-temperature processing and storage.

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

Typical Applications Of Dow XIAMETER AFE-1520 Defoamer

  1. Architectural and industrial waterborne coatings (e.g., interior/exterior paints, primers).

  2. Water-based adhesives and sealants, including PVA and EVA formulations.

  3. Textile and leather finishing auxiliaries, particularly in dyeing and padding baths.

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

  5. Agrochemical suspension concentrates (SC) and aqueous herbicide/fungicide formulations.

Specifications Of Dow XIAMETER AFE-1520 Defoamer

Chemical TypeSilicone-polyether copolymer dispersion
Product FormOpaque white liquid
AppearanceUniform milky dispersion, slight opalescence
Primary ApplicationsWaterborne coatings, adhesives, agrochemicals, construction chemicals
Key FeaturesRapid foam break, low-foam re-entrainment, broad compatibility
BenefitsImproved process efficiency, enhanced film appearance, reduced surface defects
pH (1% in DI water)6.0–8.0
Specific Gravity (25 °C)1.01–1.04 g/cm³


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