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Harcros Chemicals Antifoam 100 Food Grade

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam 100 Food Grade is a 100% active silicone compound that provides an efficient and economical means of preventing costly and dangerous foaming conditions in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It can be used in the manufacture of food packaging materials and as a direct food additive. This product exhibits excellent dilution stability when diluted with aliphatic, aromatic, and chlorinated solvents.

Ingredient Name: Silicone

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer

Chemical Family: Silicones

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Name
Agrochemical Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Agrochemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Ink & Toner Type
Diluting the Antifoam

AF-100 FG can be used as is or diluted prior to use. Dilution or dispersion in either a solvent or the foaming media provides an excellent means of incorporating low concentrations of defoamer into a non-aqueous system. Such dilution or dispersion also provides greater ease of handling and more effective use of the silicone.

Properties

Appearance
Translucent
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity100.0%
Flash Point315.0°CPMCC
Viscosity (at 25°C)1500.0cps
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.01
Consistency (at 25°C)Syrupy
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical NatureSilicone Compound

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Information

Food Additive Status

  • AF-100 FG has been used in food related applications under FDA regulation 21 CFR 173.340 as a direct food at levels up to 10 ppm silicone solids.
  • Generally, it has been found to comply with the following regulations for use as an indirect additive in the manufacture of food packaging components or food contact surfaces: 21 CFR 175.105, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.2260, 177.2800, 177.3120.

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Guidelines

AF-100 FG is effective in very low concentrations. One to 50 parts of antifoam per million parts foamer are sufficient to suppress most foams. When evaluating, the suggested starting concentration is 10 ppm silicone solids. Except in food processing, this level can then be increased as necessary.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage & Handling Information

AF-100 FG has great storage stability when stored in a tightly closed container in a cool place. Normal shelf live when stored under these conditions should be 12 months. It should be stirred before using. Freezing will not harm the product.