Products in Fluids & Lubricants: Silicones

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluids, such as XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt, typically contain trace amounts of impurities.

SILFOAM® SRE is a versatile antifoam that contains 20% active ingredients and 33% solids. It is relatively rich in emulsifier but has a low viscosity, making it easy to measure accurately. SILFOAM® SRE also demonstrates high resistance to alkalis and acids, allowing for its application in a wide range of pH-sensitive scenarios.

WACKER® 50550/8 VP is a waxy, alkyl-modified polysiloxane known for its hydrolysis resistance and strong affinity to different substrates. Primarily utilized in the polish sector, this product is particularly recommended for car polishes and paint conditioners. Its high substantivity ensures that the treated paint surface remains highly resistant to detergents and weathering over extended periods of time, providing long-lasting protection.

SILFOAM® SC 369 is a medium viscosity antifoam agent with a 100% active ingredient content. It is formulated with an organically modified silicone fluid. Compared to antifoam agents based on pure silicone fluids (PDMS), SILFOAM® SC 369 demonstrates enhanced compatibility with organic systems in general.

SILFOAM® SD 882 is an anhydrous, low viscosity antifoam agent that has the ability to form a fine dispersion when introduced to water or highly polar systems. Its degree of organomodification allows it to effectively control negative effects such as surface defects and separation tendencies.

SILFOAM® SC 370 is a medium viscosity antifoam agent that offers stability against hydrolysis. It contains 100% active ingredients and is formulated with an organically modified silicone fluid. In contrast to antifoam agents based on pure silicone fluids (PDMS), SILFOAM® SC 370 generally demonstrates improved compatibility with organic systems.

SILFOAM® SD 670 is an anhydrous antifoam agent based on organofunctional silicone fluids, which exhibit high compatibility with organic systems. SILFOAM® SD 670 is a self-dispersing product that spontaneously forms a fine dispersion when added to water. It is recommended for all organic systems that require a highly compatible antifoam agent.

SILFOAM® SD 860 is an anhydrous silicone antifoam agent formulated with organofunctional silicone fluid and organic components. It exhibits excellent dispersibility in water. This antifoam agent is particularly suitable for use in organic systems that require a high level of compatibility with the antifoam agent. SILFOAM® SD 860 can effectively address challenges commonly encountered by silicones in various applications, including paints, adhesives, and water-miscible cooling lubricants.

SILFOAM® SE 1661 is a water-dilutable antifoam emulsion with a medium viscosity and excellent storage stability, thanks to its nonionic emulsifier system. This product serves the dual purpose of preventing foam formation (as an antifoam) and eliminating existing foam (as a defoamer) in a wide range of aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 1661 is particularly well-suited for applications where the use of silicones could typically present challenges, such as PVC degassing, the manufacturing and processing of polymer dispersions for textiles, paper, paints, surface coatings, and adhesives, as well as cooling lubricants and textile formulations.

SILFOAM® SE 39 is a low-viscosity antifoam emulsion known for its long-lasting efficiency. It is especially well-suited for surfactant-rich formulations like liquid detergents and textile auxiliaries. SILFOAM® SE 39 is particularly effective in applications where high surfactant concentrations or intense product movement would quickly render conventional antifoam emulsions ineffective.

SILFOAM® SE 4260 is a silicone antifoam emulsion specifically designed for use in cold climates. It exhibits exceptional frost stability and can be applied at temperatures below 0°C. This versatile product finds application in various industries, with a particular focus on the oil and gas sector for drilling fluids. SILFOAM® SE 4260 serves as an internal antifoam agent in drilling fluids to effectively control foam. Additionally, it can be used as a defoamer for on-demand additions.

SILFOAM® SD 8260 is a 100% silicone antifoam concentrate that is specifically developed to meet the requirements of the dispersion industry. It can be used directly or as a base for creating an antifoam emulsion. SILFOAM® SD 8260 is highly recommended for foaming systems that require excellent compatibility with the antifoam agent. It is suitable for applications that typically present challenges for silicones, such as paints, adhesives, and water-miscible cooling lubricants.

WACKER® E 10 is a medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane available as a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion. It can be easily incorporated into cold-stirred formulations. This product serves as a universal release agent in rubber processing and is also suitable for formulating paint and plastic conditioners. The active agent in WACKER® E 10 facilitates easy polishing of conditioner formulations and enhances their brightness.

SILFOAM® SE 2263 is a water-dispersible antifoam emulsion with a low to medium viscosity. It is formulated based on an organomodified polysiloxane. This product effectively prevents foam formation (as an antifoam) and eliminates existing foam (as a defoamer) in various aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 2263 is particularly well-suited for applications where the use of silicones could typically present challenges, such as PVC degassing, the manufacturing and processing of polymer dispersions for textiles, paper, paints, surface coatings, and adhesives, as well as cooling lubricants and textile formulations.

SILFOAM® SE 2262 is a water-dispersible antifoam emulsion with a low to medium viscosity. It is formulated based on an organomodified polysiloxane. This product effectively prevents foam formation (as an antifoam) and eliminates existing foam (as a defoamer) in various aqueous systems.

SILFOAM® SE 47 is a versatile antifoam emulsion with a relatively high emulsifier content. It has shown great effectiveness in addressing foam-related challenges in various applications, including textile auxiliaries and processes like dyeing. Additionally, it is suitable for use in surfactant formulations, cooling lubricants based on mineral oils, and for separating monomers from dispersions and converting dispersions into derivatives.

Harcros Antifoam AF 100 IND 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. This product is primarily used in non-aqueous industrial applications where silica fillers can be tolerated.

Harcros 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.

Harcros Antifoam 100 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.

Harcros 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.

Harcros Antifoam 30 Food Grade is a 30% antifoam emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane that is water-dilutable and designed primarily for use in food processing. It is also recommended for many industrial applications, such as textile dyeing and finishing, leather finishing, latex processing, soap and detergent manufacture, and boiler water defoaming. Concentrations of the emulsion required for effective defoaming range from 5 to 100 ppm.

Harcros Antifoam 10 Food Grade is a 10% antifoam emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane designed for defoaming aqueous systems. It is exceptionally easy to dilute and disperse. This product maintains its effectiveness at temperatures up to boiling. Although designed primarily for food applications, it can also be used in many industrial processes. For effective defoaming, concentrations ranging from 10 to 100 ppm are required.

Maxant® Vest stands as a highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, delivering exceptional foam control and stability across a spectrum of foaming systems. This product maintains stability even under extreme conditions, even at low concentrations. Specifically designed for metalworking fluids, Maxant® Vest achieves optimal foam control performance with minimal dosage. It is well-suited for fully synthetic and emulsion-type working fluids.

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.

Product D is a specially blended, highly effective, silicone-based anti-foam agent. Using a unique emulsifier system that was designed for metalworking applications, Product D has an extended sump life over other silicone based defoamers. It is used in very small quantities where foaming has become a problem.

DENSIPOL® TA 10 is a cost-effective antifoaming agent formulated based on modified organopolysiloxanes. This specialized antifoaming agent offers multiple benefits for various applications. It is highly effective, even in high shearing conditions, providing reliable foam generation control. DENSIPOL® TA 10 is designed to maintain excellent foam control over an extended period of time, ensuring consistent performance. Additionally, it is heat-resistant, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 80°C.

Focus Nilfoam 220 is a highly active defoamer based on organo-silicone. It has exceptional dispersibility properties in metalworking fluid concentrates.

ANTIFOAM 20 FG is Silicone Emulsion Defoamers. Defoamers fit into all major chemical markets and meet a wide variety of application needs. We manufacture the base ingredients that make up these defoamers, which allow us to be very low cost producer.

ANTIFOAM 20 is Silicone Emulsion Defoamers. Defoamers fit into all major chemical markets and meet a wide variety of application needs. We manufacture the base ingredients that make up these defoamers, which allow us to be very low cost producer.

ANTIFOAM 30L is Silicone Emulsion Defoamers. Defoamers fit into all major chemical markets and meet a wide variety of application needs. We manufacture the base ingredients that make up these defoamers, which allow us to be very low cost producer.

ANTIFOAM 5 is Silicone Emulsion Defoamers. Defoamers fit into all major chemical markets and meet a wide variety of application needs. We manufacture the base ingredients that make up these defoamers, which allow us to be very low cost producer.

Focus Nilfoam 250 is a highly efficient organo-silicone defoamer. This product can be used both in the concentrate or tankside when diluted in water (~10:1).

ACCESS AF 7758 can be aqueous or non-aqueous, silicone-free defoamers that are designed to control foam and eliminate entrained air. The functional properties can be developed to eliminate and prevent excessive foam include: water dispersibility, slight insolubility, relative stability, and a high degree of spreadability in the foaming system.

Focus Nilfoam 270 is a highly efficient organo-silicone defoamer. This product can be used both in the concentrate or tankside when diluted in water (~10:1).