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Wacker Chemie
Antifoam 8810
Antifoam 8810 is a silicone-based defoamer emulsion containing 10% polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) in water. It provides effective foam control in aqueous systems including food processing, fermentation, paper manufacturing, and wastewater treatment.
Functions: Defoamer
Chemical Family: Polysiloxanes, Silicones
Chemical Name: Polydimethylsiloxane emulsion (10% PDMS in water)
CAS Number: 9006-65-9
Applicable Processes: Industrial Fermentation, Wastewater Treatment, Food & Beverage Processing, Textile Dyeing, Paper & Board Manufacturing
End Uses: Food & Beverage, Industrial Processing
Features: Highly effective at very low use levels, Broad spectrum foam control, Stable emulsion, Food-contact compliant (where applicable), Easy to handle
Labeling Claims: Non-Flammable
Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polysiloxanes, Silicones
- Chemical Name
- Polydimethylsiloxane emulsion (10% PDMS in water)
- Functions
- Defoamer
- Technologies
- Food Ingredients, Industrial Additives & Materials
- Product Families
- Defoamers, Process Aids, Silicone Antifoams
- End Uses
- Food & Beverage, Industrial Processing
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Highly effective at very low use levels, Broad spectrum foam control, Stable emulsion, Food-contact compliant (where applicable), Easy to handle
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Flammable
- Key Properties
- Antifoam 8810 delivers fast and lasting foam knockdown in aqueous systems. The 10% PDMS emulsion is easy to dose and disperses rapidly. Its silicone chemistry provides excellent thermal and chemical stability, making it effective across a broad range of process conditions and pH values.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition, Industrial
- Applications
- Industrial Fermentation, Wastewater Treatment, Food & Beverage Processing, Textile Dyeing, Paper & Board Manufacturing
- Applicable Processes
- Add directly to foaming system via dosing pump or manual addition
- Formulation Type
- Aqueous emulsion (10% active PDMS)
- Use Level
- 10–200 ppm (as supplied) depending on foam severity
Properties
- Appearance
- White, milky aqueous emulsion
Typical Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active PDMS Content | 10 | % | Gravimetry |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 | pH Meter / 25°C | |
| Density | 1.00–1.02 | g/mL | Densitometer / 25°C |
| Viscosity | 200–600 | mPa·s | Brookfield / 25°C |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Non-Flammable
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Drums (55 gal), Totes (IBC), Bulk Tanker
- Supplied By
- Harcros Chemicals Inc.
- Regional Availability
- Available
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Store at 5–35°C. Do not freeze. Shake before use if settled. Shelf life: 12 months from production date.