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PAT-ADD AF 38
Provided by PATCHAM FZC
About
PAT-ADD AF 38 is a defoamer suitable for use in waterborne coatings and printing inks. Shelf life: 24 months.
Benefits:
- It is based on organically modified poly-dimethyl siloxane
- It reduces the risk of micro-foaming and is effective at low usage levels
- It is versatile, oil and VOC-free
- Provides good shelf stability
Typical Applications:
Designed for varnishes, wood-coatings, industrial paints, flexo inks and pigment dispersions. It is recommended for pigment concentrates, semi-gloss and gloss architectural paints, and spray- and roll-coat-applied coatings.
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| Grade Name | AF 38 |
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| Chemical composition | Organically modified poly-dimethyl siloxane based |
About patcham fzc
Patcham is a global specialty additives manufacturer advancing sustainable chemistry for high‑performance applications in the world’s most regulated markets. Our technologies are engineered with innovation at their core and designed to meet the highest environmental and regulatory standards, delivering solutions that are APEO‑free, biocide‑free, PFAS‑free, HAPs‑free, label‑free, VOC‑free, Tin-free and free from cumene and aromatics. This approach reflects Patcham’s commitment to responsible innovation—enabling safer, future‑ready formulations without compromise on technical performance.
Patcham’s portfolio encompasses wetting and dispersing agents, defoamers and deaerators, surface and rheology modifiers, flash rust and corrosion inhibitors, and tin‑free metal catalysts, serving demanding applications across Coatings and Inks, Composites, PVC Plastisols, Polyurethane foams, and Oilfield technologies. Through deep formulation expertise, sustainability‑driven development, and a reliable global supply capability, Patcham partners with customers to enable next‑generation technologies and deliver long‑term value
