Dispersions, Resins and Additives

FoamStar^®

Defoamers with outstanding foam suppression for superior coating performance.

The FoamStar range features innovative defoamers delivering exceptional foam control, micro-foam removal, and long-lasting performance. Built around BASF's award-winning star-polymer technology, FoamStar provides an alternative approach to conventional mineral oil and silicone defoamers by breaking down foam at the molecular level. Used alone or in combination with conventional defoamers, FoamStar technology accelerates bubble break times and enhances overall defoaming efficiency while maintaining excellent compatibility and ease of incorporation.

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Key features and benefits

Excellent foam suppression
Micro-foam reduction/elimination
Fast bubble break times
Excellent compatibility with coating systems
Easy incorporation into formulations
Long-lasting foam-control performance

Applications

ACE
Architectural coatings
Automotive coatings
Construction
Furniture
Industrial coatings
Nonwovens
Wood coatings

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Products

Emulsion defoamer

_{Universal, easy to incorporate emulsion defoamers}

FoamStar
ED 2522 NC

High performance, ultra-low SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks with excellent storage stability.

FoamStar
ED 2523

Ultra-low SVOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings.

FoamStar
ED 2524

A highly compatible emulsified high-end silicone defoamer offering a perfect balance between compatibility and defoaming efficiency across various water-based binder systems in different industries.

FoamStar
ED 2528 EL

A highly compatible emulsified high-end silicone defoamer, offering a perfect balance between compatibility and defoaming efficiency.

Polymer-based defoamers

_{Highly efficient polymer-based defoamers}

FoamStar
PB 2706

Efficient defoamer for the manufacture of construction chemicals products.

Silicone-based defoamer

_{Defoamers for high-gloss systems}

FoamStar
SI 2210 NC

100%-active-content defoamer for non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and UV-curable systems; offers strong spontaneous defoaming effect and long-term defoaming persistency.

FoamStar
SI 2213

Defoamer for clear and low pigmented aqueous coatings and printing inks, predominantly those based on polymeric dispersions.

FoamStar
SI 2217

Highly effective defoamer for aqueous pigment concentrates and systems with high surfactant content.

FoamStar
SI 2240

Silicone-based defoamer compound with a broad compatibility in various binder systems, spontaneous defoaming effect and excellent long term efficiency.

FoamStar
SI 2250

Defoamer for water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or application exists.

FoamStar
SI 2280

Defoamer with good compatibility and defoaming for water-based acrylic, low-PVC and baking systems; water-based pigment concentrates.

FoamStar
SI 2281

A highly efficient silicone defoamer for universal usage in the grinding stage, but also in the let-down with sufficient shear; suitable for architectural paints, general industrial and wood coating applications.

FoamStar
SI 2292 NC

Highly compatible silicone-based defoamer solution for high gloss paints and varnishes based on acrylics and polyurethane dispersions with minimized risk of cratering.

FoamStar
SI 2299

Highly effective deaerator and defoamer for aqueous spray coating applications; effectively removes micro-foam from water-based spray coatings;remains persistent over longer storage periods; offers an outstanding combination of effectiveness and compatibility.

Star polymer-based defoamer

_{Highly efficient defoamers with fast foam knock down}

FoamStar
ST 2400

Defoamer with excellent persistence that adds at 30-50% lower dosage than conventional mineral oil defoamer.

FoamStar
ST 2410

Defoamer based on block copolymer, extremely effective in acrylic and vinyl acrylic paint.

FoamStar
ST 2412

Represents a novel series of defoamers based on new defoamer chemistry.

FoamStar
ST 2420

Defoamer with low use level, excellent persistence and a good choice for very low-VOC emulsion systems.

FoamStar
ST 2434

Defoamer with easy incorporation, postaddable, and suitable for semi-gloss and gloss coatings.

FoamStar
ST 2438

A 100% active defoamer compound combining a hyper-branched Star polymer with high-end organo-silicones to deliver fast foam knock down with very high efficiency.

FoamStar
ST 2439

Defoamer with high potency for high gloss paints and cotaings.

FoamStar
ST 2445

Excellent problem-solving defoamer with top performance in low- / zero-VOC coatings and tints.

FoamStar
ST 2446

Defoamer based on a patented hyper-branched star polymer compounded with high-end organo-silicone polymers.

FoamStar®

FoamStar®

Defoamers with outstanding foam suppression for superior coating performance.

Key features and benefits

Applications

Quick links

Products

Emulsion defoamer

Universal, easy to incorporate emulsion defoamers

Polymer-based defoamers

Highly efficient polymer-based defoamers

Silicone-based defoamer

Defoamers for high-gloss systems

Star polymer-based defoamer

Highly efficient defoamers with fast foam knock down

FoamStar^®

FoamStar^®

_{Universal, easy to incorporate emulsion defoamers}

_{Highly efficient polymer-based defoamers}

_{Defoamers for high-gloss systems}

_{Highly efficient defoamers with fast foam knock down}