Paint & Coatings

Advantage™ AM1512A

Ashland

Advantage™ AM1512A is a 100% active foam control agent designed specifically for use in water-based paint systems. It is a high efficiency, hydrocarbon oil-based antifoaming agent and is formulated to control foam at any point during manufacture, packaging, or application of the paint. Its efficiency is not adversely affected by temperature or pH and it is effective in the presence of many surfactants. Advantage™ AM1512A foam control agent is readily dispersible, has an outstanding long-term foam control persistency, and Advantage™ AW8176 defoamer is readily dispersible, has very good long-term persistency, and it is recommended for architectural paints, emulsions plasters, pigment/filler slurries, as well as industrial wood coatings.