Borchers® AF 1177

Borchers® AF 1177 by Borchers is a fluorosilicone polymer. Acts as a silicone-based defoamer. Exhibits low cratering tendency, high efficiency, fast defoaming, wide application field, improved compatibility with binders systems and recoatability. It increases density during manufacturing process and application of coating systems and provides homogenous film formation after application. Preferred binders are two-pack polyurethane, melamine and epoxy. It has been designed for use in solvent-borne general industrial coatings, automotive coatings, wood coatings, UV inks and coatings. Borchers® AF 1177 recommended dosage is 0.1 to 0.5 %.