defoamer
Suds-suppressing chemical agent
A defoamer is a chemical additive that reduces or prevents foam formation in industrial processes.
Foam can interfere with manufacturing, slow production, or cause equipment problems in applications from papermaking to wastewater treatment.
Defoamers work by destabilizing bubbles, causing them to collapse: Add a few drops of defoamer to the tank if the agitation creates excessive foam.
Agent reducing foam
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
hydrophobic · dispersant · viscosity · anionic · cationic · droplet · surface tension · insoluble
Agent reducing foam
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- wortPlant used as remedy
- yeastFermenting fungus
- beerFermented grain drink
ale · lager · stout · carbonation · head · brewery · brewmaster · hops
Creating sheets from fibers
- wastewaterContaminated drainage from buildings
- water treatmentCleaning supply for consumption
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- coatingApplied surface covering
mining · coolant · lubricant · pulp · effluent · agitation · aeration · scrubber
Chemical cleaning agent
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- sudsSoapy froth
soap · laundry · sanitizer · floor cleaner · industrial cleaner · car wash · pressure washer · commercial kitchen
antifoam
Agent reducing foam
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
polymer · hydrophobic · dispersant · viscosity · anionic · cationic · droplet · surface tension · insoluble · oil-based
antifoam
Agent reducing foam
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- wortPlant used as remedy
- yeastFermenting fungus
beer · ale · lager · stout · carbonation · head · brewery · brewmaster · hops · malt
papermaking
Creating sheets from fibers
- wastewaterContaminated drainage from buildings
- water treatmentCleaning supply for consumption
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
coating · mining · coolant · lubricant · pulp · effluent · agitation · aeration · scrubber · cooling tower
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
- rinseWash without scrubbing
suds · soap · laundry · sanitizer · floor cleaner · industrial cleaner · car wash · pressure washer · commercial kitchen · janitorial
defoamerfoaming agent
Substance that generates bubbles
foamer · surfactant · bubble maker · detergent · soap