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Harcros Chemicals Antifoam AF 100M Industrial Grade

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam AF 100M Industrial 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 is primarily used in non-aqueous industrial applications where silica fillers can be tolerated.

Chemical Family: Silicones

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Key Attributes
  • Excellent Solubility
  • Inert
  • Stable
  • Low Use Levels

Applications & Uses

Markets
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Diluting the Antifoam

AF-100 M 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

Physical Form
Appearance
Translucent
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
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
Solubility Data
  • AF-100 M is soluble in aliphatic, aromatic, and chlorinated solvents.
  • Typical solvents include the following: Toluene, Heptane, Perchloroethylene, Cyclohexane, Xylene, Naptha, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Mineral Spirits, Methylene Chloride, 2 Ethyl Hexanol, Hexane, Amyl Acetate and Ethyl Ether.

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage & Handling Information

AF-100 M 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.