Solutions for paints, coatings, inks and adhesives

Technical Support & Service

Our staff of scientists and chemists have over 150 years of combined industry experience with PhD, MS, and BS in chemistry, biochemistry, biomolecular engineering, analytical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. 

Combined Areas of Expertise: Product development, technical services, field technical support, analytical characterization, competitive analysis, benchmarking, root cause analysis, analytical method development, statistical analysis and design of experiments.

Leverage our vast defoamer knowledge to help resolve defects, satisfy regulatory requirements, custom formulate, and achieve optimal performance.

Antifoams, Defoamers and Specialty Chemicals

Hydrite is a leading provider and manufacturer of antifoams, defoamers and other specialty chemicals for the Paints, Coatings, Inks, and Adhesives Industries. We work closely with our customers to provide solutions to their processing needs.  Our full line of defoamers, antifoams and air release agents are designed to help both small market and multi-national producers.

Our foam control line is designed to work in solvent-borne, water-reducible, water based and 100% active systems. Our products work in paint and coatings based on starting materials such as acrylics, alkyds, epoxy, polyurethane, PVOH, SBR and terpolymers. We also offer free in-lab testing of our product line to help determine the optimum product for your system. 

Suppressor is our flagship product line used for many of our foam control agents. A household named that delivers excellent suppression of foam in your desired application.

Patcote is a product line that was added through an acquisition strengthening our portfolio and adding additional technologies for our team. It continues to benefit many industries today.

Hydrite’s Philosophy and Capabilities

Hydrite believes in custom tailoring products for our customer’s specific systems. Through our knowledge of foam control chemistries and intensive on-site testing, we find the best defoamer formulation for your system. Through defoamer testing, we custom formulate and then bench test our products so our customers get the optimal performance. We offer our customers custom formulas free of harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Learn more.

PCIA Solutions

Hydrite offers a number of defoamer/antifoamer products to assist in the manufacturing process of different paints and coatings. We offer two additional types: grinding stage and let-down stage. We also offer exterior and interior paint solutions for flat/matte, eggshell satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss. Alongside coating solutions for acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane, polyester, VAE, and microfoam.

Mineral oil, synthetics, siloxane, and solvents each have distinct properties and benefits when used as base technologies for paints, coatings, inks, & adhesives. 

Its important to note that the choice of base technology depends on the specific requirements of the application, such as desired performance characteristics, enviornmental considerations, and cost constraints. Additionally, advancements in technology and growing environmental awareness may influence the selection of these base chemistries in the industry. Contact us to speak with one of our knowledgeable and experienced representatives to help you select the best product for your application.