LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Air Products (NYSE: APD) today introduced three new defoamers for
the coatings, graphic arts and adhesive markets. These new
defoamers are engineered to be alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE)-free
and offer long-lasting foam control and defect-free surfaces.
Surfynol® DF-178 is a formulated defoamer and de-aerator that
provides strong defoaming and microfoam control and is particularly
effective in spray applications. It was developed to provide the
defoaming strength of a silicone-based defoamer but with the
superior system compatibility needed in the demanding higher gloss
and clear coat applications used in graphic arts and waterborne
coatings.
Surfynol DF-220 is a mineral oil based defoamer that was
engineered to provide exceptional defoaming in architectural and
high PVC (Pigment Volume Concentration) paints and coatings. This
100% active product contains no silica, silicones or APEs.
Surfynol DF-110C defoamer is a defoaming/deairentraining agent
useful for a wide variety of applications. Based on proprietary
chemistry unique to Air Products, this nonionic, water-free, and
silicone-free material can be utilized in areas where foam
prevention or foam elimination is necessary without causing film
problems. Some of the benefits include: microfoam elimination,
long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, good dynamic
wetting, excellent shelf life stability over a wide range of
physical conditions, and elimination of incompatibilities
associated with silicone-containing and mineral oil defoamers.
Surfynol DF-110C has proven to be particularly effective at
controlling microfoam in airless spray applications.
"Air Products offers a full line of defoamers to provide
formulators with the correct balance between defoaming power and
the compatibility and solubility of the defoamer in the system,"
said Solomon Lemma, global business
manager, Specialty Additives and Personal Care for Air Products.
"These new APE-free defoamers were designed to provide excellent
compatibility in their class as well."
For more information on these new surfactants, please visit
www.airproducts.com/surfactants.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy,
technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio
of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance
materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940,
Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets
such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare
services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and
adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the
environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of
$8.3 billion, operations in over 40
countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements.
Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current
expectations.
SOURCE Air Products