Technical Information

ANTIFOAM COMPOUND – SILAF RANGE

DESCRIPTION
Antifoams are used in a wide variety of foaming systems and in very small concentrations, usually only a
few parts per million. Foam can cause major inconvenience in industry resulting in damage to goods,
overflow of vessels, loss of valuable products and reduced plant efficiency.

The SILAF ranges of Antifoam Compounds are a specially formulated product that it used for various
applications in different industries. They find use in many processes which include Chemical,
Polymerization, Paint, Resin, Inks etc.

Foaming is a property that demands immediate solution in order to achieve high productivity. Nature of
foam differs depending on the industry involved. However, it always occurs as a concentrated dispersion of
air or gas bubbles in a liquid medium which is stabilized by impurities, i.e. fine solid suspensions,
surfactants, proteins, starches, etc.

Silicone defoamers are generally preferred for better stability and more lasting defoaming power in very
small concentrations. SILAF is extremely cost effective, as it is designed to work efficiently and
economically.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Excellent dispersion in non-aqueous system
Excellent foam control
Excellent product performance over organic defoamers
Easily formulated into antifoam emulsions/ dispersions
Possesses Excellent thermal and oxidative stability
Possesses Low surface tension
Possesses Good dielectric properties
Possesses Non-flammability properties
Has Low toxicity
Chemically inert
Applications specific grades available
Highly cost effective and economical.
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ANTIFOAM COMPOUND – SILAF RANGE

*GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Products Appearance Solid De-foaming pH Application Unique Property
content Activity (sec)
SILAF 05 Milky white 10 Max.15 7.0 General Low Cost, Efficient
purpose
SILAF 06 Milky white 28 Max.15 7.0 Textile Alkaline and temperature
stable. Shear Stable
SILAF 12 Milky white 30 Max.15 7.0 General Alkaline Stable
purpose
SILAF B5 Milky white 50 Max.15 7.0 Fertilizer Concentrated, Acid
Stable.
SILAF 01 Milky white 20 Max.15 7.0 ETP & STP Universal, Multi-purpose,
Gen.purpose Cost effective.
SILAF 03 Milky white 35 Max.15 7.0 Pulp, Paper
Gen. purpose
SILAF 03 F Milky white 35 Max.15 7.0 Fermentation Food related Industry
Distillery
SILAF 04 Milky white 11 Max.15 7.0 Fermentation Low Cost, efficient
SILAF 50 Milky white 47 Max.15 7.0 High Concentrate
SILAF 702 Milky white 60 Max.15 7.0 Petroleum Economical, High Solids
SILAF A5 Milky white 28 Max.15 7.0 Latex Alkaline / temperature/
Shear Stable
SILAF 02 Milky white 15 Max.15 7.0 Gen. purpose Low Cost, efficient
SILAF PDR Powder N.A. Max.15 N.A Detergents Low Cost, efficient.
Chemicals
SILAFPDR F Powder N.A. Max.15 N.A Cheese/ Food Food application.
SILAF 99 Milky white 100 Max.15 N.A Co- Self Emulsifiable, 100%
paste formlators defoamer.
SILAF 20 Translucent 100 Max.15 N.A Non Aqueous 100% Polydimethyl
grey liquid Siloxane based compound
SILAF 1T Clear 100 Max.15 N.A Edible oil

*These values are not intended for preparing specifications. Specification writers may please contact OTCPL before writing
specifications on these products.
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METHOD OF USE
The SILAF range of Antifoam Compounds, may be used “as is”, or after dilution with suitable diluents or
the process liquid. The SILAF range is convenient to use. They defoam, effortlessly, any kind of foam.
They could be used as such, however, it is recommended to dilute them in suitable diluents before addition
to the medium for higher efficiency. The products may be pre-dispersed for non-aqueous systems in
naphtha, kerosene, amyl acetate, 2-ethylhexanol, white spirit, toluene and other aromatic, aliphatic or
chlorinated hydrocarbons etc.

For aqueous systems, they may be pre-dispersed in isopropanol or tertiarybutylalcohol. They may also be
pre-dispersed in one of the components of the foaming system.

To obtain best results, it is advisable to dilute the product before use. Dilution can be done by mixing 3 to
10 parts of diluent to 1 part antifoam with gentle stirring to get a uniform mixture. Continued gentle stirring
is recommended to ensure product uniformity over extended storage times. The final dosage of the antifoam
in the system depends on the kind of system, type of foam and the intensity of the foaming problem.
Usually, dosages range from 10 to 300 ppm and are found to be sufficient for most applications. For wide
foaming surfaces the defoamer should be sprayed at various points on the surface to ensure uniform
dispersion. However, clients must test the product for suitability and concentration required depending on
the application, intensity of the problem and the process in which the actual foaming occurs.

HANDLING AND SAFETY

Material safety data sheets are available upon request from OTCPL.

STORAGE WARRANTY PERIOD

The warranty period is 12months from the date of shipment if stored in the original unopened container at
temperatures 2°C – 44°C.

PACKING AND AVAILABILTY

Available in 50kgs HDPE / 200kgs HMHDPE containers.

IMPORTANT
OTCPL warrants only that its product will meet its specifications. OTCPL liability is limited to the refund
of purchase price or replacement of the product. OTCPL will not be responsible for incidental or
consequential damages of any kind. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of use.

Issue : Tentative
Issue date : 25/08/05