Products in Pest Control: Silicones

WACKER® L 067 is a superspreading surfactant based on trisiloxane technology. Due to its unique structure, WACKER® L 067 exhibits high surface activity, allowing it to effectively wet and spread on almost any hydrophobic surface. It has versatile applications, including use as a tank-side adjuvant to improve spray coverage and uptake, or to reduce spray volume. It can also serve as an adjuvant in agrochemical formulations.

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 2060 is a versatile antifoam solution with 15% active ingredient and 25% solids. It stands out for its higher emulsifier content, making it easily metered due to its low viscosity. With its excellent resistance to alkalis and acids, it finds utility in various applications where pH plays a crucial role.

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® 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.

WACKER® L 066 is a 100% polysiloxane polyethylene glycol copolymer. WACKER® L 066 exhibits unique high surface activity, which allows it to wet and spread effectively on nearly any surface. WACKER® L 066 is primarily used for lowering the surface tension of aqueous and non-aqueous solutions, as a highly effective wetting agent, and for the hydrophilic treatment of numerous materials and surfaces.

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.

Antifoam 8805 Food Grade is an emulsion designed to function as an anti-foaming agent in food ingredients and a defoamer in agrochemical applications. This product effectively reduces foam, ensuring smooth processing and high-quality end products. Ideal for various formulations, Antifoam 8805 maintains performance consistency and complies with food-grade standards, making it a reliable choice for industries requiring efficient foam control.

Antifoam 30 Industrial Grade is a 30% antifoam emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane. It is water-dilutable and designed primarily for use in industrial products and processes. This product is not intended for use in food or drug processing. Concentrations of

SILFOAM® SP 150 maintains its activity across a wide range of temperatures. It provides an excellent and long-lasting antifoam effect, which is particularly beneficial in laundry detergents. SILFOAM® SP 150 is recommended for use in both phosphate-based and phosphate-free laundry detergents. It can be used as a foam inhibitor independently or in combination with soap.

SILFOAM® SE 3060 is a versatile antifoam solution with 20% active ingredient and 34% solids. It is notable for its higher emulsifier content, yet it remains easily metered due to its low viscosity. Additionally, it exhibits excellent resistance to alkalis and acids, allowing for diverse applications where pH is critical.

SILFOAM® SP 7960 maintains its activity across a wide range of temperatures. It exhibits an excellent and long-lasting antifoam effect, which is especially advantageous in laundry detergents. SILFOAM® SP 7960 is recommended for use in both phosphate-based and phosphate-free laundry detergents. It can be used as a foam inhibitor independently or in combination with soap.

HANSA AC 2650 is an emulsion of a cationic silicone polymer with 37% active content. It is a soil conditioner that is commonly used as a base for formulating soil treatments in agricultural applications. This agrochemical helps to increase water retention in soils and optimize irrigation activity.

HANSA AC 1085 is a high-performing antifoam based on polyether-modified siloxane. This silicone antifoam is used for industrial agriculture formulations such as pesticides, and fertilizers. Alternatively, this product is suitable as a processing additive to control foaming during the production or the filling process.

HANSA ADD 1055 is a high-performing super wetter based on a trisiloxane backbone. It is commonly used as an additive in plant care formulations for industrial agricultural applications to improve wetting, leveling, and distribution. This product can be also used as a spray tank additive to achieve the same effects.

Surfeco® Pro is an organic silicone surfactant, specifically a modified trisiloxane, renowned for its exceptional spreading capabilities. As a non-ionic surfactant, it effectively reduces water surface tension, enhancing its ability to mix with pesticide solutions. When mixed in specific proportions with pesticide solutions, Surfeco® Pro reduces the contact angle between the spray and foliage, thereby increasing spray coverage. Moreover, it facilitates pesticide absorption through stomatal leaves, leading to improved efficacy. This feature allows for reduced pesticide usage, cost savings, and decreased environmental pollution associated with pesticides.

TRAMFLOC® 1147 is a highly efficient 33% active silicone antifoam, which is active over a wide range of pH. The product is best suited for industrial applications where foaming occurs at high temperatures and in highly alkaline systems and for controlling chemically induced foam, particularly that generated by surfactants.. It is not intended for direct food addition. Product is effective in CIP solutions and is stable in autoclaving.

Silchem SAF110 is a water dispersible, 10 % active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.

Immuno Activ Si is a liquid foliar fertilizer of the latest generation, containing potassium silicate compounds, which have a beneficial effect on plant immunity, and consequently results in increased yield. The silicon absorbed by the plant is deposited in the cell walls, causing their strengthening. The deposition of silicon in the cell wall hinders any pathogen – eg. fungi and pests such as aphids - attacking the plant.

Silchem SAF105 is a water dispersible, 5 % active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.

Silchem SAF130 is a water dispersible, 30% active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.