XIAMETER brand Antifoams for Performance Chemicals

Antifoam Application Guide

Foam control agents perform differently in specific foaming environments. You should thoroughly test foam control agents in your application to obtain optimum performance before commercialization. If you need further assistance, please visit www.xiameter.com or contact your distributor.

Metal Working Fluids

Application
Oil type

Problem
Foams during the initial charging of the system Foams as fluid ages

Recommended Products
XIAMETER ACP-1400 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-1500 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-3183 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-1226 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1266 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-0080 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-3183 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1226 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1266 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-0080 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-1247 Antifoam Emulsion

Emulsion type

Foams during the initial charging of the system Foams as fluid ages

Soluble type

Foams during the initial charging of the system Foams as fluid ages

Solution type

Foams during the initial charging of the system Foams as fluid ages

Industrial Cleaning
Application Problem Recommended Products
XIAMETER AFE-0800 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-0700 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0120 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER APW-4248 Powdered Antifoam XIAMETER APW-1920 Powdered Antifoam

Industrial Cleaning

Foams during cleaning

Chemical Processing
Application Problem
Foams in tower Foams in reboiler Foams at liquid collection points in the tower Foams in trays SCRUBBING XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1010 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1400 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-1400 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound POLYMERIZATION Emulsion Foam occurs as steam is bubbled through polymer liquid medium XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion Dow Corning FS Antifoam EPL XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion Dow Corning FS Antifoam 025 XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0120 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0300 Antifoam Emulsion

Recommended Products
DISTILLATION/STRIPPING XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-2100 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1010 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1400 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-0544 Antifoam Compound

Aqueous Distillation Non-aqueous Distillation

Aqueous Process

Foams at liquid collection points in the tower

Non-aqueous Process Foams in trays

Monomer Stripping/ Polymer Beads

Foam caused during removal of the monomers when gas mixes with the surfactants in the material GLYCOLS

Heat Transfer Fluid Deicing Fluid

Foams in chillers Foams during mixing prior to packaging

XIAMETER ACP-1500 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion

Fermentation
Application Problem Recommended Products
XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam XIAMETER AFE-0100 AF Emulsion FG

Fermentation

Foams during process

Plastics
Application
Shredding and Recycling

Problem
Foams in washer due to residue from containers

Recommended Products
XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0120 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam

Plastic Injection Molding

Eliminates voids

Petroleum
Application Problem
REFINERY PROCESSES Vacuum Distillation Foams in the reboiler Hot liquid asphalt percolates out of aggregate, causing separation Tearing OIL ADDITIVES Lubricating Oils/Gear Oils/Additives Oils aerated during service Foam caused by emulsifiers and agitation Dow Corning FS-1265 Fluid XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound

Recommended Products

Asphalt

XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound

WELLHEAD OPERATIONS Gas and Oil Separation Foam caused by heat and impurities in the separator Dow Corning FS-1265 Fluid

Drilling Fluids

XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion Foam generated when fluids are pumped into the XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion well XIAMETER AFE-0110 Antifoam Emulsion Antifoams added to increase drilling penetration rate XIAMETER AFE-0310 Antifoam Emulsion Formulation aid SOLVENTS XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion

Drag Reduction

Chlorinated BTX Extraction

Drycleaning solvents foam during use Foams in the extractor Foams in the stripper GAS PROCESSING Foams in the absorber due to trace impurities in the incoming gas Foams in the separator due to traces of glycol

Dow Corning FS-1265 Fluid, 1,000 cSt XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-1500 Antifoam Compound

Scrubbing

XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0110 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0310 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0110 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0310 Antifoam Emulsion

Amine Treatment/ Gas Sweetening

The amines cause foam during separation

Water Treatment
Application Problem
Foam caused by biological growth (nocardia) Introduction of air causes foam Foams caused by industry-specific contaminants

Recommended Products
MUNICIPAL WASTE TREATMENT XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER AFE-3150 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-3168 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0120 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam COOLING TOWERS XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0200 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam XIAMETER AFE-0100 AF Emulsion FG XIAMETER ACP-0544 Antifoam Compound

Aeration Basin/ Digester/Clarifier

INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT Foam caused by industry-specific contaminants Foams in effluent Foams when water is neutralized Foams during aeration Foams due to impurities in effluent

Aeration Basin/ Digester/Clarifier

Ultrafiltration

Clogged filters

Foams in basin of cooling tower Cooling Tower Basin/ Foams during recirculation process in tower Evaporator/Crystallizer Foams in evaporator/crystallizer Foams caused by bacterial growth

SOIL REMEDIATION Bioreactor Sludge foams when sparging air and water through soil HOT TUBS AND SPAS Spa Solution/Hot Tub Foam caused by jet spray agitation Foam problems exacerbated by body oils XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0300 Antifoam Emulsion

Agriculture Chemicals
Application Problem Recommended Products
XIAMETER AFE-0300 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0100 AF Emulsion FG XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER ACP-1500 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound FG XIAMETER AFE-3101 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion

Pesticide Formulation/ Packaging

Foams during blending of active pesticides with surfactants and emulsifiers Foams caused by surfactants in liquid formulations during high-speed packaging

Tank Mix Additive

Foams during chemical filling of applicator trucks Foams during field transportation

Miscellaneous Processes
Application
Sulfuric Acid Silicon Wafers

Problem
Foam caused by neutralizing with sodium carbonate Foams during washing when solvent is aspirated

Recommended Products
XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-3183 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0200 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam XIAMETER ACP-0544 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-0030 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-3183 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-3183 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-1010 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0030 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0030 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-3183 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-0200 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1010 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1010 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion

Concrete

Foams during mixing of ingredients

Coolant/Antifreeze

Foams during processing

Ceramics

Foams in slurry Air entrapment Foams in slurry due to wetting agent Foams in catch tanks Clogged filters Foams during plate washing Removal of foam after application Foams during mixing

Investment Casting Glass Grinding Ultrafiltration System Photo Finishing Fire Fighting Foam Latex

Lab Purge; Trap

Foams due to air introduced

Major Product List

Recommend to begin trial at higher use levels (50~100ppm silicone active for aqueous system and 10~50ppm silicone active for non-aqueous system), then work down to the level of foam control desired.
Products
XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-0001 Antifoam Compound FG XIAMETER ACP-0080 Antifoam Compound
XIAMETER ACP-0544 Antifoam Compound

Active Ingredients, percent

100 100

Suitable Diluents
Aliphatic, aromatic, or chlorinated solvents Food-grade glycols

Application
Distillation, asphalt manufacturing Agrochemical, rendering

Remark
Easy to use, economical Food-grade, FDA/Kosher/ USDA compliance

100

Water

Jet dyeing, metal working fluid

Stable across a wide pH, head stability, selfemulsification

Self-emulsification, good shear and high temperature stability

100

Water

Jet dyeing, detergent

XIAMETER ACP-0100 Antifoam Compound

XIAMETER ACP-1400 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER ACP-1500 Antifoam Compount XIAMETER ACP-1920 Powdered Antifoam

100
100 100 20

Toluene, naphtha, kerosene

Aliphatic, aromatic, or chlorinated solvents Food-grade glycols, water Propylene glycol, water

General-purpose antifoam
General-purpose antifoam Food contact area, agrochemical Food process, brewing, pharmaceutical, water treatment

Quick knockdown, stable over a wide pH

Quick knockdown Food-grade, effective in hot and cold system, easy to use FDA/Kosher/USDA compliance

XIAMETER ACP-3183 Antifoam Compund XIAMETER AFE-0010 Antifoam Emulsion FG XIAMETER AFE-0013 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0050 Antifoam Emulsion
XIAMETER AFE-0100 AF Emulsion

100 10

Water Water

Metal working fluid, solvent wash, glycol processing Distillation, boiler system

Self-emulsification, dispersible in water & organic solvent Easily dispersed No fish eyes, improvement of the abrasion resistance film, improvement of flow in the paint Stable at high shear, stable across a wide pH
FDA/Kosher/USDA compliance

50

Water

Paint

50
30

Water
Water

Jet dyeing, beck dyeing

Food fermentation, vegetable oil process, high sugar-containing products

XIAMETER AFE-0110 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0120 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0200 Antifoam Emulsion
XIAMETER AFE-0300 Antifoam Emulsion

10 20 10

Water Water Cool water

Cool water

General-purpose antifoam General-purpose antifoam Cooling water process, fermentation, detergent, insecticide
Fermentation process, antifreeze system, ceramic manufacturing

Quick knockdown, stable over a wide pH Quick knockdown Easily dispersed

Easy to use

30 Water

Beverage, jelly products, emulsion FDA/Kosher/USDA compliance polymerization, water treatment

Major Product List (Continued)

Products
XIAMETER AFE-0310 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0700 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-0800 Antifoam Compound XIAMETER AFE-1010 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1226 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1247 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER ACP-1266 Antifoam Compound
XIAMETER AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1430 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1510 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-3101 Antifoa.m Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-3150 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER AFE-3168 Antifoam Emulsion XIAMETER APW-4248 Powdered Antifoam

Active Ingredients, percent

30 10 100 10 30 30 100
10 30 10 20 10 20 50 30 100

Suitable Diluents
Water Water Water Water Water Water Water
Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water

Application
General-purpose antifoam Agrochemical, industrial cleaning, waste water treatment Area where high temperature/ pressure/shear is applied Distillation, boiler system, agrochemical Metal working fluid Metal working fluid Metal working fluid, scouring, desizing/sizing
General-purpose antifoam General-purpose antifoam Fermentation, beverage, agrochemical, waste treatment Fermentation, beverage, agrochemical, waste treatment Waste water treatment, adhesive & glues, latexes Agrochemical, bottle filling Waste water treatment, scouring & sizing for textile Waste water treatment, scouring & dyeing for textile Industrial cleaning

Remark
Quick knockdown Good dilution stability, good persistency, stable across a wide pH Stable across a wide pH, heat stability Easily dispersed, low viscosity Shear stabilitym heat stability, stable across a wide pH Small particle size, good dilution stability, long persistency Good persistency, easy to dilute
Quick knockdown Quick knockdown Food-grade, effective in hot and cold system, and easy to use Food-grade, effective in hot and cold system, easy to use Good organic compatibility, foam control under high temperature and extreme pH FDA/EPA compliance Quick knockdown, usable over a wide pH Quick knockdown, usable across wide pH Free-flow powder, usable over a wide pH

Dow Corning FS-1265 Fluid, 300 cSt. Dow Corning FS-1265 Fluid, 1,000-10,000 cSt. Dow Corning FS Antifoam 025 Dow Corning FS Antifoam EPL

100

Cellosolve acetate

Aromatic and chlorinated solvent, oil & gas separation, dry cleaning Aromatic and chlorinated solvent, oil & gas separation, dry cleaning Emulsion polymerization, monomer stripping, latex production Emulsion polymerization, monomer stripping, latex production

Fluoro-silicone fluide

100

Cellosolve acetate

Fluoro-silicone fluide Good dilution stability and persistency, quick knockdown Excellent shear stability

28

Water

28

Water

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