Foam is entrapped gas in liquid. When liquids are agitated, boiled, fermented or poured, surface tensions drop down and air enters into liquid and forms bubbles. These gas bubbles are trapped in liquid and called foam.
Foam in Production Causes:
• Difficult dispersion,
• Higher production cost,
• Surface defects,
• Decrease production capacity.
To prevent such issues, various foam controlling agents are used.
Foam Controlling Agents
Defoamers and Antifoamers,
• Increase production efficiency,
• Keep the production costs under control,
• Increase the product quality.
Defoamers are divided into two categories according to their function.
• Defoamers: kills the existing foam,
• Anti-foamers: prevent foam formation.
OFFoam ®, has been developed in 2001 at AYKiM laboratories. After 70 trials, OFFoam ® SP70® was born with its primary objective, the quality. OFFoam ®, contains
both, foam prevention and defoaming features. Having both features in a single product is how OFFoam ® distinguishes itself from other foam controlling agents.
How Does OFFoam® Work?
•OFFoam®, strengthens bonds between liquid molecules and enhances surface tension by taking advantage of cohesive force sustained by hydrophilic & hydrophobic molecules,
•Increased surface tension prevents foaming,
•The same molecules move gases away from the liquid, causing the foam to dissipate.
OFFoam® Product Categories by Structure
•Mineral Oil Based Foam Prevention Agents,
•Hydrophobic Component Foam Prevention Agents,
•Silicone Based Foam Prevention Agents,
•Powder Based Foam Prevention Agents.
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