Products in Paper & Pulp: Defoamer

Degressal® SD 40 is a liquid defoamer designed for concrete admixtures. Degressal® SD 40 is silicone-free composition makes it suitable for various applications including textile manufacturing, coated paper, and paperboard production.

Afranil® LTC is a defoamer designed for industrial applications within the paper and pulp sector, specifically in pulping and processing. Developed with advanced technologies in industrial additives and materials, this product efficiently addresses foam-related challenges. With a focus on enhancing operational processes, Afranil® LTC is tailored to optimize performance in the dynamic environment of paper and pulp manufacturing. As a defoamer, it effectively mitigates foam-related issues, ensuring smoother and more efficient operations in an industrial setting.

Degressal® SD 20 serves as a defoamer and is available in liquid form. It finds application primarily in industrial sectors such as leather and textiles in textile manufacturing and in the paper and pulp industries for coated paper and paperboard. It is utilized in various processes, including emulsion polymerization in industrial additives. Specifically, it contributes to concrete admixtures in end-use applications.

SILFOAM® SE 2660 SIMETH.EM is a medium- to high-viscosity antifoam emulsion that finds application in various industries. This silicone fluid emulsion, based on E 900, is exclusively permitted for use as a processing aid in food applications. It is crucial for food producers to ensure that only technically unavoidable traces of SILFOAM® SE 2660 SIMETH.EM are present in the final food product.

SILFAR® 350 is a polydimethylsiloxane derived from the hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichlorodimethylsilane and chlorotrimethylsilane. Its degree of polymerization (n) is adjusted to achieve a mean kinematic viscosity of 350 mm²/s at 25°C. This versatile product finds application in both the pharmaceutical and food sectors. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is commonly used in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

SILFAR® E 1049 is a silicone fluid emulsion specifically formulated for a wide range of applications, including those in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It is composed of components that meet the necessary standards outlined in the relevant EP and USP monographs. SILFAR® E 1049 can be utilized as an excipient in pharmaceutical products, although it cannot be used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient.

SILFAR® SE 88 is a silicone antifoam emulsion suitable for various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, fermentation processes, and agrochemical formulations. It is specifically designed for European use as a processing aid in food production, based on E 900. It is important for the food manufacturer to ensure that only minimal traces of the product are present in the final food, as per the necessary regulations.

SILFAR® 1000 is a polydimethylsiloxane produced through the hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichlorodimethylsilane and chlorotrimethylsilane. Its degree of polymerization (n) is adjusted to achieve a mean kinematic viscosity of 1000 mm²/s at 25°C. This versatile product finds application in both the pharmaceutical and food sectors. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is commonly used in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

SILFAR® SE 4 is a silicone antifoam emulsion that finds its use in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as in fermentation processes and agrochemical formulations. It serves as an effective antifoam agent in various stages, including fermentation and downstream processes like active ingredient extraction and solvent recovery, where compliance with USP and EP standards is necessary.

SILFAR® S 184 is a 100% silicone antifoam agent specially designed for the pharmaceutical and food processing industries. It fully adheres to the specifications outlined in the "Simeticone (EP)" and "Simethicone (USP)" monographs. Produced under cGMP guidelines, SILFAR® S 184 is suitable for use as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), particularly in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

SILFAR® S 188 is a 100% silicone antifoam agent that has been specifically formulated for use in the pharmaceutical and food processing industries. It functions by acting as an antifoam agent, effectively preventing or alleviating flatulence in the digestive system. Additionally, it forms a protective lining on various surfaces, such as the gastric mucous membrane, providing additional benefits.

SILFOAM® SE 33 is a medium viscosity silicone defoamer emulsion with a 20% active ingredient content. It is specifically formulated to control foam in aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 33 is suitable for use in alkaline and high-temperature applications. This product offers excellent foam knockdown properties and provides longer-lasting prevention of foam reoccurrence compared to many conventional defoamers.

SILFOAM® SC 201 is a 100% active, low-viscosity silicone defoamer compound based on Wacker's innovative polysiloxane and silica technology. It is highly efficient at controlling foam longer than most conventional defoamers in high-alkaline and high-temperature applications. SILFOAM® SC 201 can be used directly to control foam in oil- or solvent-based foaming systems. It can also be easily emulsified into an emulsion for defoaming in aqueous-based foaming systems.

CHT Group TA antifoam series products are water-dispersible, active silicone defoamers that are formulated to control foam in various industrial processes. These products have excellent foam knockdown and persistence. They work effectively even at low concentrations and in both hot and cold systems.

CHT Group DF-255 is an organic defoamer with 100% active content. This product provides excellent lubricity in industrial applications. Applications Pulp and paper Grinding applications Fermentation Distillation Latex Adhesives

CHT Group JAF antifoam series products are water-dispersible, active silicone defoamers of various concentrations. They are formulated to control foam in a wide variety of industrial applications that have extreme pH systems. These products have excellent foam knockdown and persistence. They work effectively even at low concentrations and in both hot and cold systems.

CHT Group XAF-102 is a 100% active, self-dispersing antifoam compound. It is formulated for specialized applications that require a high-active solution to combat high pH foaming systems. Belonging to the XAF series, this product provides outstanding performance in extreme environments.

Dfoam AX1 Antifoams are used in many aqueous-based formulations where a build-up of foam may be a problem. Many systems already contain surfactants or dispersing agents which tend to foam to a certain degree. In mechanical or agitated systems foaming can be an issue, so the incorporation of an antifoam during processing will help to significantly reduce the problem. Dfoam AX1 is designed specifically for paint formulations.

Dfoam AR2 Antifoams are used in many aqueous-based formulations where a build-up of foam may be a problem. Many systems already contain surfactants or dispersing agents which tend to foam to a certain degree. In mechanical or agitated systems foaming can be an issue, so the incorporation of an antifoam during processing will help to significantly reduce the problem. Dfoam AR2 is designed for aqueous dispersions.

Dispelair® BS 25 is a silicone emulsion defoamer and consists of highly effective processing aids that remove foam in production and during the washing stages of the pulping process. Typically, the foam control agent is added during the screening and washing of brown stock.

Dispelair® BS 63 is a pulp silicone free defoamer which has been developed for sensitive systems where pulp cleanliness is paramount and the pulp must remain free of any silicone contamination.

Dispelair® DP 710 has been developed for paper and paper board systems which contain low levels of additives; for example, wet strength and dry strength polymers. Such systems are typically characterized by increased levels of surface foam. This system combines the excellent air removal properties of standard deaerators but with enhanced surface foam control.

Dispelair® DP 636 has been developed for paper and paper board systems which contain low levels of additives; for example, wet strength and dry strength polymers. Such systems are typically characterized by increased levels of surface foam. This system combines the excellent air removal properties of standard deaerators but with enhanced surface foam control.

Dispelair® BS 825 is a silicone emulsion defoamer and consists of highly effective processing aids that remove foam in production and during the washing stages of the pulping process. Typically, the foam control agent is added during the screening and washing of brown stock.

Dispelair® DP 231 has been developed for paper and paper board systems which contain low levels of additives; for example, wet strength and dry strength polymers. Such systems are typically characterized by increased levels of surface foam. This system combines the excellent air removal properties of standard deaerators but with enhanced surface foam control.

Dispelair® DP 793 has been developed for paper and paper board systems which contain low levels of additives; for example, wet strength and dry strength polymers. Such systems are typically characterized by increased levels of surface foam. This system combines the excellent air removal properties of standard deaerators but with enhanced surface foam control.

Dispelair® CF 902 has been specifically formulated for low to high PVC paints. It can also be used in adhesives, inks, paper coatings and plasters. Dispelair CF 902 is made from 86% renewable sources. It has medium dispersibility and has 100% active content.

Dispelair® DP 948 for the wet end is designed to work as effective deaerators in the paper & board manufacturing process. The appropriate product choice is largely determined by the temperature, chemical nature of the furnish and regulatory requirements. Effective deaeration can lead to process benefits which include increases in production, drainage and improved web strength. The product assists in the clean running of the paper machine and does not contribute to pitch accumulation.

Dispelair® CF 57 is a bio-based foam control agent specially formulated from renewable sources such as natural oil.

Dispelair® BS 65 is a pulp silicone free defoamer which has been developed for sensitive systems where pulp cleanliness is paramount and the pulp must remain free of any silicone contamination.

Dispelair® DP 355 has been developed for paper and paper board systems which contain low levels of additives; for example, wet strength and dry strength polymers. Such systems are typically characterized by increased levels of surface foam. This system combines the excellent air removal properties of standard deaerators but with enhanced surface foam control.

Dispelair® DP 139 defoamers for wet end paper, paper board production, waste water treatment and recycling.

Dispelair® CF 54 is a foam control agent that has been specifically designed to work in a wide range of low to high PVC paints as well as inks and adhesives. It is also highly effective in paper coatings. Dispelair CF 54 is made from 90% renewable sources. It has a high dispersibility and has 100% active content.

Dispelair® DP 362 has been developed for paper and paper board systems which contain low levels of additives; for example, wet strength and dry strength polymers. Such systems are typically characterized by increased levels of surface foam. This system combines the excellent air removal properties of standard deaerators but with enhanced surface foam control.