Slurry Additives

Wetting Agent for the Investment Casting Process

VICTAWET® 12 is a non-ionic, low-foaming, organic phosphate ester, wetting agent that is effective in both acidic and alkaline binders used in the investment casting process.

This product provides good wetting of waxes, fast wetting-in of slurry refractories and does not degrade slurry life. It also has good dispersing and emulsifying properties and is stable in both acidic and basic pHs.

VICTAWET 12, like other wetting agents, should be used in conjunction with effective antifoam such as BURST® 100 or REMET® AF-XL. Please see one of REMET’S® Technical Sales Managers for specific recommendations.

Rapid Acting Antifoam for Investment Casting Slurry

The expanded use of latex binder systems, more powerful wetting agents and faster turnaround times has brought more attention to the use of antifoams to alleviate and control slurry foaming tendencies.

AF-XL Antifoam provides outstanding performance under many different conditions. It is compatible with a wide variety of wetting agents, and can tolerate both alkaline and acidic binder systems.

Fast Acting Antifoam for Investment Casting Slurry

The expanded use of latex binder systems, more powerful wetting agents and faster turnaround times has brought more attention to the use of antifoams to alleviate and control slurry foaming tendencies. While there are many silicone antifoams on the market, BURST® 100 gives the most rapid breakdown of foam and release of air bubbles.

BURST 100 Antifoam provides outstanding performance under many different conditions. It is compatible with a wide variety of wetting agents, and can tolerate both alkaline and acidic binder systems.