Abstract: The invention relates to the use of water-insoluble poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl)-containing polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers of the general average formula
wherein the variables are described herein as defoaming agents for aqueous media. This invention also provides for defoaming compositions comprising said water-insoluble poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl)-containing polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 2002
Date of Patent:
February 25, 2003
Assignee:
Goldschmift AG
Inventors:
Thomas Ebbrecht, Wolfgang Josten, Michael Keup, Stefan Silber, Roland Sucker