FoamStar A 10Use FoamStar A10 represents a novel series of

defoamers based on new defoamer chemistry developed and patented by Cognis. It is the first new defoamer chemistry in over 30 years.

FoamStar is a defoaming molecule that defoams by a different mechanism. Unlike conventional defoamers (mineral oil or silicone), FoamStar defoams on a molecular level. It also has wetting properties not found in other conventional defoamers.

FoamStar A10 utilizes the FoamStar molecule compounded in an enhanced mineral-oil system.

FoamStar A10's advantages are:

Use 1/3 - 1/2 Less Defoamer

Save at least 20 % on Defoamer Costs

Non-Separating & Non Settling

Extremely Effective in Acrylic and Vinyl Acrylic Paint

Very Fast bubble-break versus conventional defoamers

Effective against Microfoam

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Additional data Appearance Opaque, off-white liquidDispersibility Non-Dispersible(10 % in Water)Density (Lbs/Gal) 7.0 - 7.4Moisture (%) 0.55 MaxIR Scan Equal to StandardActive Substance 100 %

Application How to Use FoamStar A10:

In the grind portion of a flat paint formula, use 0.25 - 0.50 pounds of FoamStar A10 per 100 gallons. In semi-gloss paint grind, use 0.50 - 1.0 pounds of FoamStar A10 per 100 gallons. The rest of the FoamStar A10 addition can be made to the letdown. FoamStar A10 will be equally effective in both the letdown and the grind.

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Approvals FDA Status

FoamStar A10 contains ingredients that comply with the following indirect food contact sections of 21 CFR:

175.105 Adhesives

Regulatory Status TSCA (USA), DSL (Canada), ENCS/MITI (Japan), IECSC (China), EINECS (EU)

Miscellaneous PACKAGING, STORAGE AND HANDLING

FoamStar A10 is shipped in 55 gallon (200 liter) steel drums and plastic tote tanks. If subjected to below freezing temperatures, product may congeal or stratify. Warm to 122 F and mix well before using.

Freight Classification

FoamStar A10 is classified as: Defoaming Compounds NOI.

Revision-No. 3-03.2008 Effective March 10, 2008Suggestions of processing and using our products are given with best knowledge and information but without obligation. COGNIS does not accept any guarantee to the suitability of a product for the user's specific purpose. Furtheron the user himself assumes a liability to follow all legal regulations by using our products. The user can only pass on our sample to third parties with previous assent of COGNIS.

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