Foamaster® MO 2172 is a 100% active, mineral oil defoamer. Foamaster® MO 2172 has the following key characteristics:  Provides high defoaming efficiency in alkaline or acidic systems.  Is compatible and useful in all major latexes.  Imparts excellent defoaming in water based paints and adhesives.  Is dispersible in water to an unusually high degree.  Is water-free. The absence of water reduces shipping costs and prevents internal microbial activity.  Does not detract from tinting color development.  Produces films free of fish eyes and craters. Foamaster® MO 2172 is a 100% active defoamer developed to meet the need for a foam counteracting additive having:  High defoaming efficiency.  Easy water dispersability.  Complete compatibility with tints and colorants used in latex paints and tine bases.  High defoaming efficiency in alkaline and acidic systems.  Compatible in all major latexes