Finding the Optimal defoamer
Foam can be generated during the manufacture, preparation, and application of paints and coatings. Fortunately, foam problems can be avoided or overcome by selecting an optimal defoamer or deaerator. Defoamer performance can be affected by a large number of complicated formulation and application parameters which makes selection of the optimal defoamer difficult and time consuming. Selecting the wrong defoamer will lead to even greater defects, problems, and potentially to coating failure.
Your way to the optimized defoamer
Compatibility Test
Most important for sensitive systems, e.g. low PVC, pure acrylic
- The paint is applied at a layer thickness of 100 µm with a doctor blade on glass.
- After drying, the surface is evaluated for irregularities and craters.
- Additionally the gloss and haze is measured for glossy paints.
Characterization
Rating according an internal scale:
0 = many craters, very incompatible
5 = no craters, very compatible
Efficiency Test
Test to evaluate the best process defoamer.
- 50 g of the paint are stirred for 1 min at 3000 rpm.
- 45 g of the foamed sample is poured to a graduated cylinder.
- The volume is noted.
Characterization
The lower the volume, the more efficient the defoamer.
Application Test
Test to check the performance in the end-application.
- Paint is applied on a Leneta card with an open pored roller
- after drying the surface is evaluated visually with respect to macro-foam
- on a light box the micro-foam is evaluated
Characterization
Rating according an internal scale
0 = A lot of foam
5 = Foam-free
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