RawSilTM 050E-AF Silicone Antifoam Emulsion

Silicone Based Defoamer Emulsion Excellence

RawSil^TM 050E-AF is a versatile water based silicone antifoam emulsion with utility in many industrial applications where a highly efficient product with significant foam knockdown and good sustaining antifoam power is needed. RawSil^TM 050E-AF is formulated to withstand cold temperature storage.

Special Properties

Ready to use emulsion
Effective at low concentrations
Effective over a wide pH range
Good cold weather storage profile

Typical Physical Properties

Appearance – white liquid

Viscosity -1,000 cps %

Solids – 13%

pH-8

Water solubility – completely miscible

Ionic character – Nonionic

These items are provided as general information only.

They are approximate values and are not considered part of the product specifications.

Storage
RawSil^TM 050E-AF has a shelf life of at least 9 months if stored in originally sealed containers at 25 °C or 70 °F.

Application

RawSil^TM 050E-AF is designed for use where cold temperatures approaching -5°F may be encountered. Product dosage and location will vary with individual applications. Generally, RawSil^TM 050E-AF should be added prior to foaming situations but avoiding high shear after the addition point if possible.

Industries where RawSil^TM 050E-AF has application are:

Textiles

Printing/Coatings and Inks

Pulp and Paper

Oil and Gas

Oil and gas applications area include

Drilling muds

Cementing

Gas treatment

Distillation processes

RawSil^TM 050E-AF is typically added neat, or as a lower solids dilution with water. Short term dilutions are stable for immediate use, however for dilutions requiring storage greater than 24 hours proper back thickening is needed.