SURFYNOL® MD 20 defoamer is an organic molecular defoamer based on Gemini surfactant technology. This unique multifunctional defoamer can provide a combination of foam control and dynamic wetting. SURFYNOL® MD 20 defoamer can be exceptionally effective at reducing foam-related defects in waterborne systems. It can provide foam control and reduce microfoam without the incompatibilities or other issues associated with silicone or mineral oil defoamers.
Typical Applications
- Lamination adhesives
- Adhesives
- Flexible food packaging adhesives
- Paper coatings
- Pressure sensitive adhesives
- Pigment dispersions
- Pigment grinding and dispersing
- Semiconductor cleaning and processing
- Oil and gas processing
- Metalworking fluids
- Concrete and mortars
Benefits at a glance
- Defect free foam control with good substrate wetting
- Eliminates microfoam
- Long-lasting defoamer efficacy
- Can improve flow and levelling and eliminate orange peel
- Ease of incorporation and good compatibility
- Synergistic with typical wetting agents
- Contains no added silicone, silica or fluorinated materials
- Contains no added alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs)