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ICM AF 10
Antifoam Emulsion

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Type.............................Silicone emulsion
Physical form............Liquid
Special Properties....Industrial grade; highly effective in small concentrations; easily dispersed.
Primary use...............Suppressing foam in aqueous systems in non-food applications.

ICM AF 10 antifoam emulsion is a water-dilutable silicone material that can be used to suppress
foam in processing non-food products. It contains 10-percent active silicone defoamer in a
nonionic emulsion.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

Active Defoamer, percent....................10

Specific Gravity at 77F (25C)..............1.0

Color....................................Cream White

pH............................................................7.5

Emulsifier..................................Nonionic

Suitable Diluent.............................Water

APPLICATIONS:

Although ICM AF 10 antifoam emulsion is primarily used to suppress foam in processing non-food products, it is also often used to suppress foam in various chemical processing applications. It proves especially effective in certain latex emulsions.

Fermentation
Metal-Working
Paper Coatings and sizes

Industrial Chemical Processes
Waste yeast tanks
Waste Water Treatment

HOW TO USE:

ICM AF 10 antifoam emulsion should always be diluted with water or with a portion of the
foaming media before addition to the system.

Concentration:

Although ICM AF 10 antifoam emulsion should be diluted before use, concentrations
(ppm) in the foamer are expressed in terms of the product as supplied. Only 5 to 30 parts
per million are normally required. As a starting point for evaluation work, add enough
diluted antifoam to give a concentration of 10 ppm.

Dilution:

First, stir or agitate ICM AF 10 antifoam emulsion before removing it from the shipping
container. Then follow these dilution steps:

1. Dilute the required amount of antifoam with 3 volumes of water or foamer. Slowly add
the water (or foamer), and stir gently until a uniform mixture is obtained.

2. Use the diluted antifoam within eight hours. Longer storage may cause the emulsion to
break and lose antifoam efficiency. If longer storage is necessary, stir the mixture frequently.

3. Add the diluted antifoam to the foaming system. Stir or agitate to insure complete
dispersion and effective foam control.

Amount Needed:

For specific applications, the required amount of ICM AF 10 antifoam emulsion can be
determined by starting at 100 PPM concentration and increase/decrease as peformance
requirements demand.

To Order, Contact Trilogy Chemicals at (630) 215-5082

These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as a Product Specification. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is hereby made. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are
believed to be generally applicable. However, each user should reveiw these recommendations in the specific
context of the intended use and determine whether they are appropriate.