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Food Grade Antifoams and Defoamers
Low-cost-in-use, proven food-grade antifoams and defoamers
Antifoaming agents safely and effectively reduce problems with foam in all stages of food and beverage production, processing and packaging. Acting as both antifoams and defoamers, they address issues like impact efficiency, overflowing vessels, productivity and cost.
Discover the benefits of food grade antifoams and defoamers
All Dow foam control agents recommended as direct additives for use in food processing or packaging have been reviewed for compliance with relevant dietary laws and regional regulations.
Food grade antifoams and defoamers across applications
Agriculture, Feed and Animal Care
Collaborating with customers and universities to develop technologies that address unique challenges as farmers aim to grow profitability while reducing environmental impact.
Beauty and Personal Care
Working with brand owners from around the world who are seeking to deliver products with exceptional performance and exciting new benefits that consumers can see and feel.
Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Partnering with architects, engineers, building designers, contractors and material manufacturers to develop an array of chemistries, formulations and materials.
Chemical Manufacturing and Industrial
Developing leading solutions and technologies for the next generation of chemical manufacturing and industrial operations.
Electronics
Helping designers and manufacturers from many industries address challenges as they develop next-generation products while working to fulfill evolving consumer needs.
XIAMETER™ Silicone Foam Control Agents
Available as fluids, compounds and emulsions, and powders, can be used in both aqueous and non-aqueous systems.
DOWSIL™ Antifoam Emulsion Food Additives
Available as food-grade, silicone emulsions that are water- dilutable and effective in both hot and cold systems.
Related product properties
| Name | Type of System | Uses | Active Content (%) | Food Additive Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIAMETER ACP-1920 | Powered | Biofermentation, Fermentation, Filtration, Dry Drink Mix, Powdered Soup, Powdered Soy, Margarine Production, Powdered Flavoring and Seasoning | 20 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340, Arrêté of 19 October 2006, DIV 16:Table VIII:D.1, Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) 231/2012 |
| XIAMETER AFE-1510 | Aqueous | Bioethanol Production, Fermentation, Beverage Processing, Meat Processing, Fruit/Vegetable Processing, Dairy Processing, Jam Production | 10 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340, Arrêté of 19 October 2006, DIV 16:Table VIII:D.1, Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) 231/2012 |
| XIAMETER AFE-0010 | Aqueous | Distillation and Evaporation, Fermentation, Beverage Production, Bread Production, Poultry Processing, Soy Bean Cooking, Potato Manufacturing, Whey Processing | 10 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340, DIV 16:Table VIII:D.1, Regulation (EU) 1129/2011 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 |
| XIAMETER AFE-1520 | Aqueous | Bioethanol Production, Crystallization Process, Distillation and Evaporation, Fermentation, Scrubbing, Beverage Processing, Meat Processing, Dairy Processing, Fruit/Vegetable Processing, Jam Production, Flavor/Spice Production | 20 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340, Arrêté of 19 October 2006, DIV 16:Table VIII:D.1, GB 2760-2014, GB 30612-2014, Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) 231/2012 |
| XIAMETER AFE-1530 | Aqueous | Bioethanol Production, Expanded Polystyrene Process, Fermentation, Soft drink processing, Pickling, Seafood Processing, Vegetable Water Bath | 30 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340, Arrêté of 19 October 2006, GB 2760-2014, GB 30612-2014 Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) 231/2012 |
| XIAMETER AFE-0300 | Aqueous | Beverages, Jams/Jelly Products, Fungicides, Herbicides, Pesticides and Detergents | 30 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340, DIV 16:Table VIII:D.1 |
| XIAMETER AFE-0100 | Aqueous | Food Fermentation Operations, Brine Applications, Vegetable Processing, High Sugar-Containing Products, and Carpet Cleaning | 30 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340 |
| XIAMETER ACP-1500 | Compound | Antifreeze and Coolants, Distillation and Evaporation, Fermentation, Scrubbing, Bread Production, Meat Processing, Sunflower Oil Processing, Dairy Production, Flavor/Spice Production, Fruit Processing | 100 | FDA 21 CFR 173.340, Arrêté of 19 October 2006, Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) 231/2012 |
Making an antifoam emulsion
This video will demonstrate how to emulsify DOWSIL™ ACP-3258.
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