Antifoams

Theories of antifoam action

Antifoams

Foam Theory How its formed

Chemical Reaction (curing, neutralisation, redox, effervescence)

Bacteria (degradation, metabolism, fermentation) Biological

Handling (blending, extraction, centrifuging, pouring) Physical

Foam Control Theory Mechanism

Bubble wall Defoamer

Entry

Insoluble

Dewetting

Bursting

Foam Control Practise The ideal antifoam

Rapid knockdown Long lasting effect

Cost effective Low addition rates Easy to dose

Foam Control Practise Antifoam testing

ASTM 89274 Airstream aerator

ASTM 351976 High shear silverson

ASTM 117352 Liquid cascade

ASTM 360177 Low shear paddle

Foam Control - BRB Silicone Fluids

BRB Snapsil 12,500 80,000 cSt Fluids BRB 350 -1000cSt Food Grade Snapsil 3107 In solvent Snapsil 8343 Polyol modified

Foam Control - BRB Snapsil Compounds

BRB Snapsil 100 viscous liquid BRB Snapsil 877 self dispersing BRB 4571 - solid

Foam Control - BRB Snapsil emulsions

Snapsil TG Industrial Snapsil FD Food compliant Snapsil RE pH stable

Snapsil PA 398 - modified

Antifoam range overview

Product
Oil 350 - 1000 cSt Food Grade Snapsil 12.5 - 60 K cSt Snapsil 8343 Snapsil 4571 Snapsil 3107 Snapsil 100 Snapsil TG 10, 20, 30
% active Technology Foaming medium Performance

100 100 100 100 30 100 14, 22, 30

Concentrate Concentrate Concentrate Powder Solvent Compound Non-ionic emulsion

Non aq Non aq Non aq Water Non aq Non aq Water

Food grade For hydrocarbons For aliphatic hydrocarbons Powder detergent For hydrocarbons Technical & food grade General purpose technical

Snapsil FD 10, 20, 30

Snapsil RE 10, 20 Snapsil PA 398

15, 30, 45
15, 30 57

Non-ionic emulsion
Non-ionic emulsion Non-ionic emulsion

Water
Water Water / non aq

Food grade
Alkali resistant Mar resistant

Foam Control Choices

Solid
Snapsil 4571

Non critical application Customer system Aqueous liquid Critical application

TG series FD series RE series

Snapsil PA 398 Snapsil 844

Non-aqueous liquid

Snapsil 100 Snapsil 8343

Markets
Adhesives & Sealants Agro-chemicals Coatings / inks / Varnishes Construction Chemicals Detergents & cleaning Fermentation Leather & Textile

Metal working fluids

Decorative paints Pulp & Paper Oil & Petrochemicals

Starch Sugar / Potato

Water Treatment

Food and beverages

BRB Snapsil FD10 for meat & fish Pork processing

BRB Snapsil FD10 in dairy sector Condensed milk

Digest production

Whey, protein products

Brine solutions (shellfish) BRB Snapsil FD20 in food fermentation Beers and lagers

Cleaning/Sanitizing In Process BRB Snapsil FD10 in sugar preparations Jams, marmalades & sweets

Alcohol and spirits

Fruit compotes

Vinegars

Juices, cordials & syrups

BRB Snapsil TG10 for effluents Municipal wastewater Industrial liquid waste Landfill and solid waste

BRB Snapsil TG10 for process water Recycling Sanitizing packaging for food Mining and mineral processing

BRB Snapsil TG10 for cooling water Metal working fluids Wire drawing Boiler treatment

BRB Snapsil TG30 for chemical industry Polymers and latex emulsions Organic resins

BRB Snapsil RE10 for detergents Powder laundry

Liquid laundry
Industrial detergents BRB Snapsil TG20 for formulations Paints, inks, coatings, adhesives Wood preservatives Agrochemicals

Construction cements and mortars

BRB Snapsil TG10 for processing industry Textile applications Leather processing Pulp and paper