Defoamer, Solvent-borne, Speciality Additive

VP 5057 Silicone-free defoamer

Name: VP 5057 Silicone-free defoamer - Vortex
SKU: 5057

The 5057 Silicone-free Defoamer represents a specialized chemical solution engineered for industries where silicone contamination poses significant risks to surface quality and downstream processes. Formulated as a proprietary blend of hydrocarbon oils, fatty acid esters, and non-ionic surfactants, this high-performance additive effectively destabilizes entrained air and surface macro-foam without the adverse effects associated with polydimethylsiloxanes. Its molecular design ensures rapid dispersion in aqueous and non-aqueous media, providing immediate foam collapse while maintaining long-term suppression during high-shear operations. This defoamer is particularly critical in systems requiring subsequent bonding, painting, or coating, where silicone residues often lead to defects like “fish-eyes” or poor adhesion. By leveraging a unique interfacial tension mechanism, 5057 penetrates the surfactant film at the gas-liquid interface, causing rapid film drainage. It serves as a reliable alternative for manufacturers prioritizing process integrity, environmental compliance, and superior finish quality across diverse industrial fluid systems and complex chemical formulations quite effectively.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Eliminates surface defects: Completely silicone-free, preventing craters, pinholes, and fish-eyes in sensitive coating applications.
Enhanced recoatability: Ensures excellent inter-coat adhesion, crucial for multi-layered paint systems and automotive finishing.
Broad pH stability: Maintains peak performance across acidic and alkaline environments, ranging from pH 3 to 12.
Thermal resilience: Stable under high-temperature processing without phase separation or loss of efficacy.
Environmental safety: Formulated with biodegradable components, meeting strict VOC regulations and environmental safety standards.
Low dosage efficiency: Provides potent foam control at concentrations as low as 0.1%, reducing total formulation costs.
Highly compatible: Mixes easily with various resins and binders without turbidity.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Chemical Composition: Proprietary blend of modified fatty alcohols and polyoxyalkylene glycol esters (Non-silicone).
Physical Appearance: Off-white to amber translucent liquid; easily dispersible in water.
Specific Gravity: 0.85 – 0.95 at 25°C, ensuring optimal buoyancy and surface activity.
Active Content: High concentration (typically 95-100% active), minimizing the addition of inert carriers.
Surface Tension: Significantly lower than standard surfactants, facilitating rapid penetration of the lamellae.
Ionic Character: Non-ionic, providing exceptional compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactant systems.
Flash Point: >150°C (Closed Cup), ensuring safety during high-heat industrial manufacturing processes.
Viscosity: Low-to-medium viscosity (200-500 cPs) allows for easy pumping and accurate metering.

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Paints and Coatings: Essential for waterborne architectural coatings, wood finishes, and industrial primers requiring perfect surface aesthetics.
Adhesives and Sealants: Controls air entrainment during high-speed mixing of emulsion polymers, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and laminating glues.
Textile Processing: Used in dyeing, scouring, and finishing baths where silicone spots on fabrics must be avoided.
Water Treatment: Effective in municipal and industrial wastewater plants, particularly in aeration tanks and biological treatment units.
Paper and Pulp: Manages foam in pulping, bleaching, and paper-making processes, preventing sheet defects and improving drainage efficiency.
Metalworking Fluids: Stabilizes lubricants and coolants by preventing foam build-up in recirculating machining systems.