KP-356 is a polyether-modified silicone antifoam designed for stable performance in demanding industrial systems where shearing, heating and alkaline cleaning cycles occur frequently. Users experience consistent defoaming efficiency even when the material is dosed at low levels, maintaining clarity and uniformity in aqueous solutions. Its liquid form disperses easily, allowing fast incorporation into existing processing flows without additional pre-mixing steps. Silicone paint additives are highly effective for surface modification, and for preventing various paint film flaws.

• Low Surface Tension - KP-356 maintains extremely low surface tension, typically measured below 22–24 mN/m at use concentration, allowing uniform spreading across aqueous foaming layers. This reduces the minimum effective dosage required and ensures stable performance during circulation in CIP systems. Its stability supports consistent defoaming behavior even when agitation speed exceeds 500 rpm.

  
  

• Smoothness Improvement - The polyether-modified PDMS structure improves surface tactile uniformity, verified through slip coefficient and friction-rate testing. When incorporated at low addition levels, it reduces coating friction by measurable margins in laboratory panel evaluations. This characteristic helps maintain film uniformity and minimize flow defects during industrial operations involving alkaline wash cycles.

  
  

• Anti-Blocking Support - KP-356 reduces material-to-material sticking under heat or pressure. Blocking-force tests on coated substrates show reduced adhesion values after exposure to temperatures above 60°C. This makes it suitable for processes where stacked or rolled materials are repeatedly handled in humid or thermally fluctuating environments.

  
  

• Broad Compatibility - The formulation demonstrates compatibility with solvent-based and water-based systems, confirmed through miscibility and turbidity testing. It blends uniformly without phase separation when added to resin systems, surfactant blends, or processing solutions typically ranging from pH 3 to pH 11. This allows versatile use across multiple industrial product formulations.

  
  

• Processing Durability - KP-356 maintains performance under shear, heat and alkaline exposure. Tests simulating CIP cycles at 70–80°C show stable antifoam activity without degradation. It continues to disperse effectively even when exposed to repeated mechanical agitation over extended production cycles, making it suitable for high-load continuous-process environments.

• Chemical Processing - KP-356 is introduced into reaction vessels and process tanks to control dynamic foam formation. Its low surface tension supports consistent phase separation and efficient agitation, maintaining production throughput and reducing the risk of overflow in high-shear mixing cycles common in chemical plant operations.

  
  

• Wastewater Treatment - The material is used in aeration basins and biological treatment tanks to suppress foam generated by surfactants and microbial activity. Its resistance to alkaline cleaning cycles ensures long-term function, and its low required dosage supports economical operation across large-volume municipal or industrial treatment facilities.

  
  

• Fermentation Systems - KP-356 offers stable foam suppression in fermentation tanks where elevated CO₂ release and protein-rich media cause persistent foaming. Its stability at temperatures up to 80°C during CIP and SIP cycles makes it suitable for beverage, bio-processing and enzyme-production lines requiring continuous operation.

  
  

• Pulp & Paper - It is dosed into white-water systems and pulp stock circulation lines to control foam that interferes with drainage and sheet formation. Its compatibility with resin-containing streams helps maintain uniform fiber dispersion, reducing sheet defects and supporting high-speed paper-machine performance.

  
  

• Detergent Manufacturing - KP-356 is incorporated into water-based formulations to regulate foam height during production, transfer and packaging processes. Its resistance to surfactant-rich environments helps maintain controlled foam levels when processing high-active or high-viscosity detergent systems at scale.