Why It Matters
Foaming in separators, amine units, and dehydration columns; needs silicone and non-silicone antifoam
Solution Approach
Foaming in separators, amine units, and dehydration columns; needs silicone and non-silicone antifoam 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 Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (2)
Food-Grade Silicone Antifoam Emulsion (10-50% Active)
CAS 63148-62-9
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Primary silicone antifoam active
PDMS spreads across the gas-liquid interface at very low surface tension and ruptures foam lamellae as they form
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Amorphous silica
CAS 7631-86-9
Specialty Additives
Hydrophobic filler
Hydrophobic silica particles dispersed in the silicone act as the antifoam's de-wetting filler, puncturing the lamella film
Melting Point: 1710 °C Boiling Point: 2230 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 2.2
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