Anti-Microbial Additives
FOAMSTAB Series — Advanced Defoaming Technology

DEFOAMERS &
ANTIFOAMS
THAT PERFORM.

Broad-spectrum hygiene protection built permanently into your material — powered by Silver-Zeolite, Silver-Ion, Silver Zirconium Phosphate, and Quaternary Silane technologies. For plastics, coatings, textiles, construction chemicals, and beyond.

Silicone / Siloxane Silicone-Free Polymeric Fluorosilicone Mineral Oil VOC-Free Grades Available BYK 054 Replacement
10+ Active grades
4 Tech platforms
10+ Industry applications
<1% Dosage for efficacy
WHAT ARE FOAMSTAB DEFOAMERS

SMART DEFOAMING
BUILT INTO THE PROCESS.

FOAMSTAB Defoamers and Antifoams are advanced functional additives incorporated directly into coatings, inks, adhesives, construction chemicals, and industrial fluid systems to deliver instant foam knockdown and sustained foam suppression.

Foam is one of the biggest hidden challenges across manufacturing — causing surface defects, reduced throughput, viscosity instability, and costly reworks. FOAMSTAB grades are engineered to eliminate these problems at the source.

Unlike surface-active treatments that lose efficacy over time, FOAMSTAB additives integrate seamlessly into formulations to provide dual-action performance: rapid foam break and extended stability — preventing re-foaming during production and storage.

DUAL-ACTION.

LOW DOSAGE. ZERO SURFACE DEFECTS.

Effective at 0.1–0.8% addition across waterborne, solvent-borne, solvent-free, epoxy, PU, acrylic, and UPR systems. No craters, fish-eyes, or film haze.

BIOX Anti-Microbial
BIOX SERIES
MADE IN JAPAN · ANTI-MICROBIAL
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS

4 DISTINCT
TECHNOLOGIES.

Each FOAMSTAB grade is engineered around one of four defoaming technology platforms — selected based on the system type (waterborne vs. solvent-based), processing conditions, regulatory requirements, and performance targets.

Silicone-Free Polymeric

Zero silicone · Defect-free films

Advanced polymeric base engineered for solvent-borne, solvent-free, polyurethane and epoxy systems. Ideal replacement for BYK 054 / BYK 054T. Delivers defoaming with zero risk of cratering or intercoat adhesion issues.

01

Silicone / Siloxane

Fast-acting · Aqueous systems

Silicone-containing and silicone-polymer hybrid grades for high-efficiency foam control in waterborne, emulsion paint, printing ink, and overprint varnish systems. VOC-free options available.

02

Fluorosilicone

Premium performance · High-speed

Fluorosilicone-based technology for extreme foam knockdown speed and superior surface levelling. Engineered for premium solvent-borne coatings, industrial paints, and protective finishes demanding the highest defoaming standards.

03

Mineral Oil / Aqueous

Water-borne · Broad compatibility

Mineral oil-based and water-borne antifoam grades for decorative coatings, construction chemicals, wastewater treatment, and surfactant-rich industrial systems. Excellent compatibility with emulsion paints and cement admixtures.

04
PRODUCT GRADES

10+ GRADES.
4 PLATFORMS.

Each FOAMSTAB grade is precision-formulated for specific system types, processing conditions, and application environments.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

HOW FOAMSTAB
ELIMINATES FOAM.

FOAMSTAB defoamers work through a well-established physical-chemical mechanism — entering foam lamellae, disrupting surface tension, and collapsing bubbles before they can accumulate or damage the substrate.

01

Surface migration

Step 1

Defoamer droplets migrate rapidly to the foam lamellae surface due to their lower surface tension and limited compatibility with the system.

02

Lamella penetration

Step 2

Active components spread into and penetrate the foam lamellae, disrupting the surfactant film that stabilises bubbles at the surface.

03

Surface tension collapse

Step 3

Local reduction of surface tension causes bubble walls to thin and destabilise rapidly, leading to immediate foam knockdown and bubble coalescence.

04

Long-term suppression

Step 4

Residual defoamer remains dispersed in the formulation, providing sustained anti-foaming action throughout processing, storage, and end-use application.

INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

WHERE FOAMSTAB PERFORMS.

FOAMSTAB defoamers are specified across 10+ industrial sectors wherever foam formation causes defects, downtime, or quality failures.

🎨

Coatings, Paints & Inks

Water-based, solvent-based, high solids, epoxy, PU, acrylic, and UPR systems.

520 · 141 · FS 530 · 240
🔌

Adhesives & Sealants

Control foam during mixing, blending, and application of water-based, EVA, PVA, PU, and hot-melt adhesives.

1411 · 141 · WBA
🖶

Inks & Printing Systems

Flexo, gravure, screen, digital inks and overprint varnishes. Maintains clarity and uniform print quality.

240 · NXG · 0370
🏗

Construction Chemicals

Cement admixtures, grouts, putties, tile adhesives, waterproofing emulsions, and wall putties.

WBA · 8850 · 0370

Industrial & Chemical Processing

Cleaning agents, emulsions, metalworking fluids, lubricants, and hydraulic fluids in aggressive surfactant-rich environments.

AC 300 · 2772 · NXG
💧

Oil & Gas

Drilling fluids (water & oil-based), completion fluids, stimulation fluids, and production chemicals.

FS 730 · AC 300 · 2772
🔒

Wastewater & Effluent Treatment

Aeration tanks, biological reactors, chemical dosing systems, and reverse osmosis pretreatment.

WBA · NXG · 8850
📄

Paper & Pulp Processing

Stock preparation, deinking operations, and paper machine white water systems.

NXG · 0370 · WBA
🧵

Textiles

Dyeing and finishing baths, scouring, bleaching, and softening baths.

240 · NXG · 8850
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Agrochemicals

Emulsifiable concentrates (EC), soluble liquids (SL), wettable powders, and suspension concentrates (SC).

520 · WBA · 0370
WHY FOAMSTAB

7 REASONS TO
SPECIFY FOAMSTAB.

Every decision point where FOAMSTAB outperforms conventional defoamer technologies.

Instant foam knockdown

Breaks surface foam immediately, restoring flow and improving process stability from the first drop.

Long-term suppression

Ensures continued defoaming throughout production with no re-foaming issues during storage or application.

📈

Low dosage, high output

Highly active additives delivering maximum efficiency at just 0.1–0.8% usage — versus 1–2% for conventional defoamers.

🔗

Superior compatibility

Designed for aqueous, solvent-free, solvent-borne, epoxy, PU, acrylic, and UPR formulations without haze or separation.

🌟

Zero surface defects

Eliminates pinholes, craters, microfoam, fish-eyes, and air entrapment — even in high-gloss and clear coat systems.

🌡

Thermal & shear stability

Performs under shear, temperature variations, and aggressive mixing conditions without losing defoaming efficacy.

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Enhanced productivity & savings

Better surface finish combined with reduced downtime and rework delivers measurable improvement in production economics.

FOAMSTAB vs Conventional Defoamers

WHY FOAMSTAB
OUTPERFORMS.

A direct comparison of FOAMSTAB performance advantages over standard defoamer technologies across critical evaluation criteria.

Performance criterion FOAMSTAB Conventional defoamers
Foam control mode ✓ Dual-action: instant knockdown + long-term suppression Typically one or the other, rarely both
Dosage required ✓ 0.1–0.8% effective addition Often requires 1–2% addition
Surface defects ✓ Zero craters, fish-eyes, or orange peel Risk of cratering in high-gloss systems
System compatibility ✓ Waterborne, solvent-free, solvent-borne, epoxy, PU, acrylic Often limited to specific system types
Gloss & clarity impact ✓ No impact on gloss, transparency, or film clarity May cloud or haze clear systems
High-shear resistance ✓ Stable under shear, mixing, temperature variation May degrade under aggressive processing
Storage stability ✓ 12–24 months uniform performance May separate or settle over storage
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