Silcolapse® 426R U1

Silcolapse® 426R U1 is a non-ionic aqueous emulsion based on polydimethylsiloxane oil. It has 30% active matter content and is recommended for the prevention, control or elimination of foam in aqueous systems.

Principal: Elkem Silicones USA Corp.

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent

Chemical Family: Polysiloxane, Organomodified

End Uses: Adhesives & Tapes, Bitumen Emulsion, Polishes, Varnishes

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Natural Rubber Latex, Styrene Latex

Features: Chemically Inert, Chemically Inert, Easy To Use, Easy To Use, Easy To Use, Good Heat Stability, Heat Stable

Applicable Processes: Distillation, Effluent Treatment, Scrubbing, Textile Dyeing, Textile Printing

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features
CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Materials Features
Product Benefits

 

  • Easy to use: it can be used as delivered, or pre-diluted in water or in the aqueous system to be defoamed.
  • Low dose efficiency, of around 10 to 1000 mg per kg of system to be defoamed.
  • Chemically inert with regards to the substance to be defoamed therefore leaving its properties unchanged.
  • Good heat stability: can be heated to for 1 hour without modification of its characteristics or performance levels.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Home Care Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Product Applications

 

Silcolapse® 426R is multi-purpose: it therefore has applications in all types of industries that are faced with problems of controlling problem foams in aqueous systems, at all pH’s.

  • Oil and petrochemicals: Scrubbing of natural or refinery gas with alkanolamines, Production of bitumen emulsions
  • Agrochemicals: Pesticide compounds (aqueous dispersions)
  • Chemicals: Distillation, Production of adhesives and glues
  • Textiles industry: Dyeing, printing, oiler rolling.
  • Rubber: Compounding of natural or synthetic latex
  • Paints inks, varnish: Production and filling
  • Homecare products: Production and filling of polishes
  • All industries: Effluent treatment

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Instructions for Use
  • Silcolapse® 426R U1 is most efficient in aqueous systems : 

                   - at all pH's
                   - in highly turbulent systems.

  • Silcolapse® 426R U1 is normally used at concentrations of between 10 and 1000 mg/kg (or per litre) of system to be defoamed. Silcolapse® 426R U1 is ready to use as delivered, or it can be pre-diluted to around 1% active matter by slowly adding, 29 parts water or foaming system to 1 part of antifoam. Doing this in reverse order is not recommended.
  • Prediluting in this manner makes it easier to disperse the antifoam in the system to be defoamed and enables more accurate dosage.
  • Comment: it is not recommended to store solutions of Silcolapse® 426R U1 pre-diluted to less than 1% dry content due to their limited stability over time

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002177
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

When stored in its original packaging: Silcolapse® 426R U1 may be stored at temperatures between 2°C / 36°F and 40°C / 104°F for up to 15 months from its date of manufacturing.

Other

Appearance
Creamy white uniform fluid emulsion
Color (SDS)
Milky white
Insoluble in (SDS)
Organic solvents
Item Number
Odor
None to weak
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not considered as oxidizing
Protect from Freezing
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH6.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life15.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.0-
Storage Temperature36.0-104.0 °F°F
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content10.0-100.0 mg/kgmg/kg
Dry Matter Content30.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 100.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)approx. 1.0 kg/dm³kg/dm³at 20°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 100.0 °C°Caqueous emulsion
Melting Point (SDS)max. 2.0 °C°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)23.0 hPahPaAt 20°C
pH (SDS)approx. 6.0-