Name: Silicone Emulsion Defoamer SE-600
Brand: Coatingsink
SKU: silicone-emulsion-defoamer-se600
Availability: InStock

Question 1

At what stage should SE-600 be added during paint manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Add SE-600 during the letdown/reduction phase rather than during pigment dispersion. Adding under moderate stirring at this stage prevents premature deactivation by high shear and keeps silicone droplets active during the foam-prone packaging and application stages.

Question 2

Is SE-600 compatible with vinyl-acrylic and styrene-acrylic latex systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SE-600 is specifically formulated for compatibility with common latex binders. At recommended dosages of 0.1–0.3%, it does not cause fisheye or crater defects and passes 48-hour stability tests in typical latex emulsion paint formulations.

Question 3

What happens if SE-600 is overdosed in a waterborne paint formulation?

Accepted Answer

Overdosing above 0.5% may reduce gloss or cause surface haze in semi-gloss and gloss systems. Always evaluate at the upper dosage limit in drawdown tests before full-batch use, and consider pre-diluting with water (1:1) to aid uniform dispersion.

Appearance	White emulsion
pH (25°C)	6.5–8.0
Density (25°C)	1.00 g/ml
Silicone Content	30%
Recommended Dosage	0.1–0.5%

Silicone Emulsion Defoamer SE-600

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