Antifoams & Defoamers
Antifoams/defoamers are used to eliminate foam from manufacturing, food and treatment processes, providing efficient operations and a safe working environment. Silchem’s line is comprised of silicone, mineral oil and vegetable oil based antifoams ranging from 5% to 100% active in both water based and non-aqueous with economical price points. Between these, we offer ready-to-use and raw material antifoams. Our products are designed to fit any system – FDA & Kosher, low or high pH, biological.
Many of these products are stocked for fast delivery.
Antifoam
SAF-101FGK Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 5% active silicone emulsion and is recommended for food grade applications.
Features:
- Food Grade, Kosher
- Ready-to-use
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- pH stable
Applications:
- Potato washing
- Vegetable processing
- Meat, poultry and seafood applications
- Waste water treatment
SAF1017FGK Anti-foam is a water dispersible, silicone emulsion containing a food grade polydimethylsiloxane fluid. SAF1017FGK is recommended for food grade applications.
Features:
- Food Grade
- Ready-to-use
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- pH stable
Applications:
- Potato washing
- Vegetable processing
- Meat, poultry and seafood applications
- Waste water treatment
SAF-1019 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 5% active silicone emulsion containing a food grade polydimethylsiloxane fluid. SAF-1019 is recommended for use in rendered product and meets the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Features:
- Food grade anti-foam
- Readily dispersible in water
- Effective in low concentrations
Applications:
- Antifoam agent for rendered products
SAF-105 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 5 % active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.
Features:
- Ready-to-use
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- pH stable
Applications:
- Carpet Cleaning
- Pulp and Paper
- Waste Water Treatment
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
- Chemical Distillations
SAF-1057 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.
Features:
- Ready-to-use
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- pH stable
Applications:
- Carpet Cleaning
- Pulp and Paper
- Waste Water Treatment
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
- Chemical Distillations
SAF-110 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 10 % active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.
Features:
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Oil and gas processing
- Carpet Cleaning
- Waste Water Treatment
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
- Detergent solutions
SAF-1107 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.
Features:
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Oil and gas processing
- Carpet Cleaning
- Waste Water Treatment
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
- Detergent solutions
SAF-111FGK Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 10% active silicone emulsion containing a food grade polydimethylsiloxane fluid. SAF-111FGK is recommended for food grade applications.
Features:
- Food Grade / Ready-to-use
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- pH stable
Applications:
- Potato washing & vegetable processing
- Meat, poultry and seafood applications
- Waste water treatment
- Alcohol fermentation
SAF1117FGK Anti-foam is a water dispersible, silicone emulsion containing a food grade polydimethylsiloxane fluid. SAF1117FGK is recommended for food grade applications.
Features:
- Food Grade
- Ready-to-use
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- pH stable
Applications:
- Potato washing
- Vegetable processing
- Meat, poultry and seafood applications
- Waste water treatment
SAF-112 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 10% active silicone emulsion that is used to control foaming in many aqueous systems. SAF-112 is formulated to offer excellent dilution stability when mixed with water.
Features:
- Dilution stability
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Oil and gas processing
- Carpet Cleaning
- Waste Water Treatment
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
- Detergent solutions
SAF-114 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 10 % active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems. SAF-114 is recommended for highly alkaline systems and where quick knockdown is desired.
Features:
- Fast foam knockdown
- Alkaline resistant silicone polymer
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Chemical Processing
- Waste Water Treatment
- Chemical Product Formulating
- Pulp & Paper
SAF-115 is a 10% active defoamer anti-foam agent formulated for aqueous metal working fluids, hydraulic fluids and industrial cleaners. It exhibits excellent knock down properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency along with excellent rinseability. SAF-115 is dilutable with water. It is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
- Excellent rinseability with water
Applications:
- Aqueous Synthetic Metalworking Fluids
- Aqueous Semi-Synthetic Metalworking fluids
- Pulp and Paper / High pH Systems
- Industrial Cleaners and Detergents
SAF-1119 Anti-foam is a water dispersible silicone emulsion containing a food grade polydimethylsiloxane fluid. SAF-1119 is recommended for use in liquid feeds and inedible rendered product and meets the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Features:
- Food grade anti-foam
- Readily dispersible in water
- Effective in low concentrations
Applications:
- Antifoam agent for rendered products
- Antifoam agent for liquid feeds
SAF-122 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 20% active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems. SAF-122 has excellent stability when diluted with water.
Features:
- Excellent Dilution Stability
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Chemical Distillations
- Carpet Cleaning
- Sulfonation Scrubbers
- Waste Water Treatment
- Gas Processing
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
SAF-1221 Anti-foam is a water dispersible silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems. SAF-1221 has excellent stability when diluted with water.
Features:
- Excellent Dilution Stability
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Chemical Distillations
- Carpet Cleaning
- Sulfonation Scrubbers
- Waste Water Treatment
- Gas Processing
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
SAF-1227 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems. SAF-1227 has excellent stability when diluted with water.
Features:
- Excellent Dilution Stability
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Chemical Distillations
- Carpet Cleaning
- Sulfonation Scrubbers
- Waste Water Treatment
- Gas Processing
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
SAF-125 is a 20% active defoamer anti-foam agent formulated for aqueous metal working fluids, hydraulic fluids and industrial cleaners. It exhibits excellent knock down properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency along with excellent rinseability. SAF-125 is dilutable with water. It is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
- Excellent rinseability with water
Applications:
- Aqueous Synthetic Metalworking Fluids
- Aqueous Semi-Synthetic Metalworking fluids
- Pulp and Paper / High pH Systems
- Industrial Cleaners and Detergents
SAF-129FGK Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 20% active silicone emulsion containing a food grade polydimethylsiloxane fluid. SAF-129FGK is recommended for food grade applications.
Features:
- Food Grade / Ready-to-use
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
- pH stable
Applications:
- Potato washing & vegetable processing
- Meat, poultry and seafood applications
- Waste water treatment
- Alcohol fermentation
SAF-1297FGK is a silicone antifoam and is effective for defoaming aqueous systems. SAF-1297FGK is recommended for food grade applications where the silicone concentration does not exceed 10 ppm.
Features:
- Food grade
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
Applications:
- Potato / vegetable washing
- Brine / lobster tanks
- Waste water treatment
SAF-1299 Anti-foam is a water dispersible silicone emulsion containing a food grade polydimethylsiloxane fluid. SAF-1299 is recommended for use in liquid feeds and inedible rendered product and meets the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Features:
- Food grade anti-foam
- Readily dispersible in water
- Effective in low concentrations
Applications:
- Antifoam agent for rendered products
- Antifoam agent for liquid feeds
SAF-130 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 30% active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems.
Features:
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
- Fast acting
Applications:
- Waste Water Treatment
- Latex Processing
- Petroleum and Gas Processing
- Paint (water based) manufacture
- Fertilizers
- Chemical Distillations
SAF-132 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, 30% active silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems. SAF-132 has excellent stability when diluted with water.
Features:
- Excellent Dilution Stability
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Chemical Distillations
- Carpet Cleaning
- Sulfonation Scrubbers
- Waste Water Treatment
- Gas Processing
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
- Concentrate for Formulators
SAF-1327 Anti-foam is a water dispersible, silicone emulsion that is useful to control foaming in many aqueous systems. SAF-1327 has excellent stability when diluted with water.
Features:
- Excellent Dilution Stability
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
Applications:
- Chemical Distillations
- Carpet Cleaning
- Sulfonation Scrubbers
- Waste Water Treatment
- Gas Processing
- Pesticide / Herbicide Formulations
- Concentrate for Formulators
SAF-139FGK is an antifoam which contains 30% active dimethylpolysiloxane solids and is effective for defoaming aqueous systems. SAF-139FGK is recommended for food grade applications where the silicone concentration does not exceed 10 ppm.
Features:
- Food grade
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
Applications:
- Potato / vegetable washing
- Brine / lobster tanks
- Waste water treatment
SAF-1397FGK is a silicone antifoam and is effective for defoaming aqueous systems. SAF-1397FGK is recommended for food grade applications where the silicone concentration does not exceed 10 ppm.
Features:
- Food grade
- Excellent foam control
- Readily dispersible in water
Applications:
- Potato / vegetable washing
- Brine / lobster tanks
- Waste water treatment
SAF150 is a 0% active anti-foam . It exhibits excellent knock down properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency. is particularly effective in high alkaline and high temperature systems
Features:
- Superior foam control
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Excellent rinseability with water
Applications:
- Aqueous Semi-Synthetic Metalworking fluids
- / High pH Systems
SAF-151 is a 50% active defoamer anti-foam agent formulated for aqueous metal working fluids, hydraulic fluids and industrial cleaners. It exhibits excellent knock down properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency along with excellent rinseability. SAF-151 is dilutable with water. It is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
- Excellent rinseability with water
Applications:
- Aqueous Synthetic Metalworking Fluids
- Aqueous Semi-Synthetic Metalworking fluids
- Pulp and Paper / High pH Systems
- Industrial Cleaners and Detergents
SAF-160 Anti-foam is a 15% active silicone treated powder. SAF-160 may be added directly to water-based systems or alternatively, may be blended into detergent powder formulations.
Features:
- Food grade
- Disperses easily without residue
- Will not freeze
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
- Fast acting
Applications:
- Powdered detergents
- Waste Water Treatment
- Latex Processing
- Fertilizers
- Vegetable processing
- Meat, poultry and seafood applications
- Waste water treatment
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SAF-201 Anti-foam Compound is a 100% active foam control agent designed for use in non-aqueous systems. This anti-foam compound is manufactured for industrial applications only.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
- Fast acting and long lasting
Applications:
- Resin Polymerization
- Petroleum Processing
- Paper and Textiles
- Ink Manufacture
- Anti-foam Formulating
- Paint Manufacture
SAF-202 Anti-foam Compound is a 100% active foam control agent designed for use in non-aqueous systems. This anti-foam compound is manufactured for industrial applications only.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
- Fast acting and long lasting
Applications:
- Resin Polymerization
- Petroleum Processing
- Paper and Textiles
- Ink Manufacture
- Anti-foam Formulating
- Paint Manufacture
SAF-204FGK Anti-foam Compound is a 100% active foam control agent designed for use in non-aqueous systems. This anti-foam compound is manufactured for all food grade applications
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
Applications:
SAF-2011 Anti-foam Compound is a 100% active foam control agent designed for use in non-aqueous systems. This anti-foam compound is recommended for use in rendered products and meets the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
- Fast acting and long lasting
Applications:
- Antifoam agent for rendered products
SAF-230 is a formulated 100% active silicone anti-foam compound. It exhibits excellent knockdown properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency. SAF-230 is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems. It is designed for use in non-aqueous systems and is manufactured for industrial applications.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
Applications:
- Waste water treatment
- Pulp and Paper
- High pH Systems
- Petroleum processing
- Antifoam formulating
SAF-231 is a formulated 100% active silicone anti-foam compound. It exhibits excellent knockdown properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency. SAF-231 is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems. It is designed for use in non-aqueous systems and is manufactured for industrial applications.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
Applications:
- Waste water treatment
- Pulp and Paper
- High pH Systems
- Petroleum processing
- Antifoam formulating
SAF-250 is a 100% active defoamer anti-foam compound formulated for aqueous metal working fluids, hydraulic fluids and industrial cleaners. It exhibits excellent knock down properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency along with excellent rinseability. SAF-250 is self emulsifiable with water and forms stable emulsions. It is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
- Excellent rinseability with water
Applications:
- Aqueous Synthetic Metalworking Fluids
- Aqueous Semi-Synthetic Metalworking fluids
- Pulp and Paper / High pH Systems
- Industrial Cleaners and Detergents
SAF-251 is a 100% active defoamer anti-foam compound formulated for aqueous metal working fluids, hydraulic fluids and industrial cleaners. It exhibits excellent knock down properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency along with excellent rinseability. SAF-251 is self emulsifiable with water and forms stable emulsions. It is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
- Excellent rinseability with water
Applications:
- Aqueous Synthetic Metalworking Fluids
- Aqueous Semi-Synthetic Metalworking fluids
- Pulp and Paper / High pH Systems
- Industrial Cleaners and Detergents
SAF-900 a 100% active food grade foam control agent designed for use in aqueous systems. This defoamer is manufactured using food grade materials for industrial or food grade applications.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Ready-to-use
- Excellent foam control
Applications:
- Egg treatment
- Potato washing
- Vegetable processing
- Waste water treatment
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SAF-902 a 100% active food grade foam control agent designed for use in aqueous systems. This defoamer is manufactured using food grade materials for industrial or food grade applications. SAF-902 offers superior performances as compared to SAF-900.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Ready-to-use
- Excellent foam control
Applications:
- Egg treatment
- Potato washing
- Vegetable processing
- Waste water treatment
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SPX-741 a 100% active industrial oil based foam control agent designed for use in aqueous systems. This defoamer is a formulated blend of oils, silica derivatives and surface active agents. SPX-741 meets FDA requirements for use in pulp and paper applications.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Ready-to-use
- Excellent foam control
- Non Toxic
Applications:
- Pulp and Paper Defoamer
- Waste water treatment
- Fermentation
- Chemical Production
- Industrial Production
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SPX-743 a 100% active industrial grade foam control agent designed for use in aqueous adhesive systems and latex emulsion paints.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Ready-to-use
- Excellent foam control
- Water dispersible
- Compatible with latex paints and adhesive formulations
Applications:
- PAINT AND ADHESIVE EMULSIONS based on chemistries such as:
- Styrene-butadiene
- Acrylic
- Polyvinyl chloride
- Water soluble alkyds
- Vinyl acetate
- Ethylene vinyl acetate
- Vinylidene chloride
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SPX-744 a 100% active industrial grade foam control agent designed for use in aqueous adhesive systems and latex emulsion paints.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Ready-to-use
- Excellent foam control
- Water dispersible
- Compatible with latex paints and adhesive formulations
Applications:
- PAINT AND ADHESIVE EMULSIONS based on chemistries such as:
- Styrene-butadiene
- Acrylic
- Polyvinyl chloride
- Water soluble alkyds
- Vinyl acetate
- Ethylene vinyl acetate
- Vinylidene chloride
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SAF-203 Anti-foam Compound is a 100% active foam control agent designed for use in non-aqueous systems. This anti-foam compound is manufactured for all food grade applications.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Excellent foam control
Applications:
SAF-176 Anti-foam is a 10% active silicone treated powder. SAF-176 may be added directly to water-based systems or alternatively, may be blended into detergent powder formulations. SAF-176 offers enhanced foam knockdown and greater pH resistance as compared with SAF-160.
Features:
- Disperses easily
- Will not freeze
- Excellent foam control
- Effective in hot and cold systems
- Fast acting
Applications:
- Powdered detergents
- Waste Water Treatment
- Latex Processing
- Fertilizers
- Concrete slurries
SAF-255 defoamer formulated for use in brown stock washers in pulp mills along with excellent rinseabilityis particularly effective in high alkaline and high temperature systems.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
- Excellent rinseability with water
Applications:
- Kraft and Sulfite process stock washing defoamer
- Pulp and Paper / High pH Systems
- Pulp clean end process defoamer
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SPX770 a 100% active foam control agent designed for use in aqueous systems. This is a formulated blend of oils, silica derivatives and surface active agents.
Features:
- Economical, 100% active
- Effective in low concentrations
- Ready-to-use
- Excellent foam control
- Non Toxic
Applications:
- Latex emulsions
- Industrial Coatings and Inks
- Adhesives
- Waste water treatment
- Fermentation
- Aqueous Pesticides
- Chemical Production
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SAF-279 is a formulated 100% active silicone anti-foam compound containing high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and silica. It exhibits excellent knock down properties and sustained antifoaming efficiency. SAF-279 is particularly effective in highly alkaline and high temperature systems. It is designed for use in pulp mills and water treatment applications.
Features:
- Long-lasting action
- Superior foam control
- Effective in low concentrations
- Formulated for harsh environments
- Quick foam knockdown
Applications:
- Waste water treatment
- Pulp and Paper
- High pH Systems