Why It Matters
Design controls foam in spray/ultrasonic equipment with low-foam nonionic surfactants and silicone defoamers
Solution Approach
Design controls foam in spray/ultrasonic equipment with low-foam nonionic surfactants and silicone defoamers RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Application & Soil Assessment
Define the cleaning task, surfaces, soils, and water hardness, plus the safety and regulatory profile for the use environment.
2
Surfactant & Builder Selection
Match surfactants, builders, solvents, chelants, acids or alkalis, and preservatives to the soil, surface compatibility, and label claims.
3
Formulation & Use-Dilution Trial
Optimize the actives ratio and use dilution, checking foam, clarity, stability, and performance at the in-use concentration.
4
Performance & Stability Validation
Confirm cleaning efficacy, storage and freeze-thaw stability, and packaging compatibility before scale-up.
Recommended Chemistries (3)
1,2-, C12-16, Ethoxylated Propoxylated
CAS 154248-98-3
Surfactants
Surfactancy
EO/PO-capped nonionic engineered for inherently low foam under spray impingement while still cleaning
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Laureth-4
CAS 68439-50-9
Surfactants
Standard nonionic for all-purpose cleaners and low-foam machine applications
Low-HLB nonionic that cleans with minimal foam in recirculating spray cabinets
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Dimethicone
CAS 9006-65-9
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Fastest foam knockdown at 50-200 ppm for machine dish and CIP
Trace silicone defoamer to knock down residual foam that would trip pump cavitation in the wash
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