Mineral Oil Defoamers

Mineral Oil Defoamers
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Mineral oil defoamers consist of approximately 85–95 % mineral oil and 1–3 % hydrophobic particles.
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YUEYANG CHEM WATERBORNE ADDITIVE CO., LTD. was established in 2010 and is located in Yueyang, Hunan. It specializes in the R&D, production and sales of environmentally friendly additives. CHEM-ADDITIVE has technical teams for chemical analysis, chemical synthesis and additive application, and has established extensive industry-university-research cooperation with scientific research units such as Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University, Hunan University, and Central South University of Forestry and Technology.

 

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YUEYANG CHEM WATERBORNE ADDITIVE CO., LTD. was established in 2010 and is located in Yueyang, Hunan. It specializes in the R&D, production and sales of environmentally friendly additives.

Product application

CHEM-ADDITIVE is committed to waterborne green environmental protection in the coatings, inks, adhesives and other markets, and provides corresponding solutions.

Production equipment

In order to ensure product quality, the company is equipped with advanced testing instruments, including Agilent 5890 gas chromatograph and gas phase-linked mass spectrometer, Mettler-Toledo acidity meter, and German SITA dynamic surface tension meter.

 

 

Our certifications

The company has passed the international ISO9001:2015 quality management system certification and IS014001:2015 environmental management system certification, as well as the EU chemical industry's joint efforts to achieve sustainable development Tfs certification, 16949 automotive industry quality management system and reach registration, all of which have contributed to the company's sustainable operations and Stable and reliable product quality provides institutional guarantee.

 

Alkyne Diol Defoamer

Alkyne Diol Defoamer

An acetylenic diol defoamer is a type of additive based on acetylenic diol compounds, specifically designed to reduce or eliminate foam in liquids.

Ethoxylated Acetylene Glycols

Ethoxylated Acetylene Glycols

An ethoxylated acetylenic diol defoamer is a type of defoamer derived from acetylenic diol molecules that have been modified through ethoxylation.

Organic Silicone Defoamers

Organic Silicone Defoamers

Silicone-based defoaming agents are defoamers derived from silicone compounds, widely used in various industrial processes. .

Alkyne Diol Modified Defoamers

Alkyne Diol Modified Defoamers

Acetylenic diol modified defoaming agents are chemically modified defoamers based on acetylenic diol structures.

Alkane Defoamers

Alkane Defoamers

Alkane-based defoaming agents are defoamers primarily composed of alkanes, widely used in industrial fields where efficient foam control is necessary.

Molecular Defoamers

Molecular Defoamers

Molecular-level defoaming agents are a class of defoamers precisely engineered at the molecular level to provide efficient foam control in specific industrial systems.

Defoaming Agents

Defoaming Agents

Deaerators are chemical additives specifically designed to remove entrapped air and gas bubbles from liquid systems.

Foam Suppressants

Foam Suppressants

Antifoam agents are additives specifically designed to prevent or slow down the formation and accumulation of foam during production processes.

Foam Breakers

Foam Breakers

Defoamers are chemical additives specifically designed to eliminate already formed foam. Unlike antifoam agents, which prevent foam formation, defoamers work by reducing the surface tension of the foam or disrupting the stability of the foam walls, causing the foam to collapse rapidly.

 

What Is Mineral Oil Defoamers

 

 

Mineral oil defoamers consist of approximately 85–95 % mineral oil and 1–3 % hydrophobic particles. They also contain emulsifiers, biocides and other performance-enhancing ingredients such as modified polysiloxanes. Aliphatic mineral oils are used as the carrier oil. Emulsifiers are required in defoamers to ensure efficient dispersion of the particles in the mineral oil. They also make it easier to incorporate the defoamer in the coating formulation.

 

Advantages of Mineral Oil Defoamers
 

Excellent Defoaming Properties

Mineral oil defoamers are effective at breaking down foam and preventing its formation in various processes. They have strong surface tension reduction capabilities, which help in the quick elimination of foam.

Versatility

These defoamers are versatile and can be used in different applications, such as in aqueous systems, organic solvents, and non-aqueous systems

Compatibility

Mineral oil defoamers are typically compatible with a wide range of formulations and process conditions. They can be used in acidic, alkaline, and neutral environments without losing their effectiveness.

Chemical Stability

They exhibit good chemical stability, which means they can withstand exposure to various chemicals and harsh conditions without undergoing degradation or losing their defoaming properties.

Non-Toxic and Food-Grade Options

Many mineral oil defoamers are available in non-toxic and food-grade formulations, making them suitable for use in industries where direct or indirect contact with food is possible, such as food processing and beverage manufacturing.

Temperature Stability

They maintain their performance across a broad range of temperatures, from ambient to high temperatures, without significant degradation.

 

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Composition of Mineral Oil Defoamers

It should be known that mineral oil defoamers are widely used in various industries, such as: wastewater treatment after ink and paint production, a large amount of foam due to excessive chemical additives in wastewater and surfactants in circulating water. In the production of water-based coatings, it is necessary to add chemical additives followed by mechanical and physical effects, so that air can enter into it to generate a large amount of foam, etc. Mineral oil defoamers can be used. Whether it is physical or chemical factors, mineral oil defoamers can deal with it freely.

 

The main components of mineral oil defoamers contain mineral oil, inorganic hydrophobic particles, and emulsifiers, which can be used in all areas that are not suitable for silicone defoamers. The inorganic hydrophobic particles will be evenly distributed in the mineral oil, and then through the action of the emulsifier to achieve the characteristics of self-emulsification and dispersion of the defoamer, and finally form an emulsion that can be dispersed in water and become a moderately stable emulsion--mineral oil defoamer foaming agent. Due to its good diffusibility and permeability, the defoaming factor can more easily reach the liquid film surface and the water-insoluble state, destroying the integrity of the liquid film, so that the foam bursts to achieve defoaming; and the mineral oil defoamer itself It has low surface tension and is dispersed on the surface of the liquid to make it difficult to foam again to achieve the effect of foam suppression.

 

 

The Principle of Mineral Oil Defoaming

The defoaming mechanism of mineral oil is that mineral oil is insoluble with water on the liquid film of the foam, destroying the integrity of the liquid film, causing the recovery of the liquid film and the fluidity to be destroyed, thereby causing the foam to rupture and thereby defoaming. Even in the emulsion, the mineral oil is only emulsified and water, and is not soluble in water. Therefore, the larger the mineral oil droplets, the better the defoaming, that is, the defoaming of the emulsion (milky white) is generally better than that of the microemulsion. Translucent, transparent). The carbon chain of mineral oil has little effect on defoaming.

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Application of Mineral Oil Defoamers

 

 

Mineral oil defoamers applied for all types of synthetic latex, in particular applied to rubber and plastics industry polymerization, condensation,degassing step,can eliminate foam produced by different surfactants in this system. And it can also be used in resins, water-based paint, latex paint, water-based ink, emulsion polymerization, polymer gel, lotion benzene Bing black liquor, petrochemical and all NA silicone defoamers industry.

 

Preparation Method of Mineral Oil Defoamers Agent

 

Because increasingly sharpening of environmental issue, people's environmental consciousness also strengthen day by day, the needed auxiliary agents of industry such as weaving, leather, packing, coating, printing ink are Water-borne modification more and more.And the Water-borne modification product must just can reach hydrophilic effect by the introducing of hydrophilic radical or surfactant, the use of exhibiting high surface activating agent must bring inevitable side effect, be the generation of foam, the existence of foam has brought serious harm for production, use and the post-processed etc. of product.Therefore aqueous product has higher froth breaking requirement than oil product, and in order to reach this requirement, increasing defoamer comes out, and the antifoam performance of most of product does not reach requirement.The a kind of of the present invention exploitation is the defoamer of main component with wax, is mainly used in adhesive and water treatment field, has good antifoam performance, and it is perfect market product is for the aqueous promoter series products provides novel defoamer kind.


A kind of preparation method of mineral oil antifoam agent, it comprises the steps: A certain amount of mineral oil is added in the reaction vessel, under dispersion condition, add in wax, white carbon black, emulsifying agent, oleic acid or the stearic acid at least a; add finish after, the system that is dispersed to is uniformly dispersed substantially; grind dispersion 4~6 times; qualified back discharging promptly. Wherein, the ratio of at least a quality is in mineral oil, wax, white carbon black, emulsifying agent, oleic acid or the stearic acid: 40~100:5~7:0.4~0.8:4~6:1~3. Described mineral oil is No. 15 white oils, and it is the linear paraffin mixture, is a kind of cut of oil.

 

Described wax is: One or more in paraffin, microwax, the palm wax etc., the temperature of described paraffin is 58 ℃. Described white carbon black is selected from white carbon black R972, white carbon black A380.

Described emulsifying agent is one or more in S-60 emulsifying agent, NP-8 emulsifying agent or the AEO-7 emulsifying agent.

 

Beneficial effect: The preparation method of a kind of mineral oil antifoam agent of the present invention passes through to select suitable wax or modified waxes kind, thereby makes the preparation mineral oil antifoam agent have good dispersion, defoaming effect and storage stability.

 

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Mineral Oil Defoamers

 

In aqueous environments, the right antifoam or defoamer product can minimize or eliminate issues associated with foam. Some of the questions you should answer before choosing an antifoam or defoamer for a given application include: 

 

Is the antifoam/defoamer compatible with the process?
Antifoams and defoamers are generally inert chemicals consisting of a liquid (e.g., silicone, mineral oils, or hydrophobic surfactants) and a hydrophobic solid (e.g., fatty acids, fatty alcohols, silica, or wax). Ultimately, the antifoam/defoamer you select should have a balance of compatibility and incompatibility. It should be compatible enough that it effectively disperses in the foaming medium. Otherwise, it may cause deposition issues. However, it should be insoluble to the point that it remains in fine droplet form within the solution.

 

Will the antifoam/defoamer cause deposit issues?
The antifoam/defoamer should be sufficiently compatible within the solution so as to not create deposits. Will the antifoam/defoamer negatively affect the catalyst I am using? The antifoam/defoamer should not negatively impact any catalysts used in the process.

 

Will the antifoam/defoamer plug up any membranes or filters?
The antifoam/defoamer should not carry the potential for plugging/clogging filters and membranes that can compromise the product or process.

 

Is the antifoam/defoamer composition effective for my application?
Antifoams and defoamer come in many varieties. The one you choose should suit your individual requirements and restrictions. Will the antifoam/defoamer have any negative effects on downstream conditions? The antifoam/defoamer should not cause any adverse downstream effects. The answers to these questions must be weighed appropriately. In some cases, you must compromise on a solution.

 

 
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YUEYANG CHEM WATERBORNE ADDITIVE CO., LTD. was established in 2010 and is located in Yueyang, Hunan. It specializes in the R&D, production and sales of environmentally friendly additives. CHEM-ADDITIVE has technical teams for chemical analysis, chemical synthesis and additive application, and has established extensive industry-university-research cooperation with scientific research units such as Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University, Hunan University, and Central South University of Forestry and Technology. The company has hired a team of professional consultants composed of industry experts and professors. After more than 10 years of practice and accumulation, YUEYANG CHEM WATERBORNE ADDITIVE CO., LTD. has established a good corporate image among domestic and foreign customers. CHEM-ADDITIVE's acetylenic alcohol multifunctional surfactant was supported by the Innovation Fund Project of the National Ministry of Science and Technology and the Hunan Provincial Department of Science and Technology in 2012 and 2013, and successfully passed the project acceptance. At present, the company has a number of invention patents with independent intellectual property rights, and is one of the major manufacturers and suppliers of acetylenic alcohol waterborne surfactants, SMA and silicone in the world.

 

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FAQ
 
 

Q: What is a mineral oil defoamer?

A: A mineral oil defoamer is a type of additive used to reduce and prevent foam formation in various industrial processes, utilizing mineral oil as its primary component.

Q: How do mineral oil defoamers work?

A: Mineral oil defoamers work by lowering the surface tension of the liquid, allowing air bubbles to coalesce and break more easily, thus minimizing foam.

Q: What are the common applications of mineral oil defoamers?

A: They are commonly used in coatings, paints, adhesives, textiles, food processing, and wastewater treatment to control foam.

Q: Are there any safety concerns associated with mineral oil defoamers?

A: While generally considered safe, it's important to follow safety data sheets (SDS) and handle all chemicals according to recommended guidelines.

Q: Can mineral oil defoamers be used in food processing?

A: Certain mineral oil defoamers are approved for use in food processing applications, but it's crucial to ensure they meet regulatory standards.

Q: How do mineral oil defoamers affect the viscosity of a formulation?

A: Mineral oil defoamers can slightly increase viscosity, but they typically have minimal impact on the overall flow properties of the formulation.

Q: What is the role of mineral oil defoamers in textile processing?

A: In textile processing, they help control foam during dyeing and finishing processes, ensuring uniform application and preventing defects.

Q: Are mineral oil defoamers environmentally friendly?

A: Mineral oil defoamers can be less environmentally friendly than some alternatives, as they may contain petroleum-based components. However, many formulations are designed to be low in VOCs.

Q: How are mineral oil defoamers incorporated into formulations?

A: Mineral oil defoamers are typically added during the mixing process, often at concentrations ranging from 0.1% to 1% of the total formulation.

Q: Can mineral oil defoamers be used with all types of formulations?

A: While they are versatile, it's essential to test compatibility with specific formulations, as some systems may react negatively to mineral oil.

Q: What is the difference between mineral oil defoamers and silicone defoamers?

A: Mineral oil defoamers are generally less expensive and effective in certain applications, while silicone defoamers often provide superior performance in terms of stability and re-foaming resistance.

Q: How do temperature and pH affect the performance of mineral oil defoamers?

A: High temperatures can enhance defoaming efficiency, while extreme pH levels may affect the stability and effectiveness of the mineral oil defoamer.

Q: How do mineral oil defoamers impact drying time?

A: These defoamers can sometimes extend drying time due to their formulation, but they generally improve overall processing efficiency by reducing foam.

Q: Can mineral oil defoamers improve the quality of coatings?

A: Yes, they can enhance the quality of coatings by preventing foam-related defects, leading to a smoother finish and better adhesion.

Q: What types of mineral oil defoamers are available?

A: Common types include straight mineral oils, paraffinic oils, and aromatic oils, each offering different properties and performance characteristics.

Q: How do you test the effectiveness of a mineral oil defoamer?

A: Effectiveness can be evaluated through visual inspection, foam height measurements, and assessing the final product's performance in application.

Q: Can mineral oil defoamers be used in water-based formulations?

A: Yes, many mineral oil defoamers are compatible with water-based formulations, providing effective foam control without compromising performance.

Q: How do you determine the optimal concentration of a mineral oil defoamer?

A: The optimal concentration can be determined through formulation trials, assessing the balance between foam control and cost-effectiveness.

Q: How do mineral oil defoamers compare to other additives?

A: Compared to other additives, mineral oil defoamers are often more cost-effective but may not provide the same level of performance as silicone-based alternatives.

Q: What future trends are emerging in the development of mineral oil defoamers?

A: Emerging trends include the development of more sustainable mineral oil defoamers, innovations aimed at improving performance in eco-friendly formulations, and enhanced compatibility with various systems.

 

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