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Technical Information

Antimussol UDF liq

Antimussol® UDF liquid

Silicon-based, processing-stable and economical antifoam

• prevents the formation of troublesome foam

• suppresses rapidly and efficiently existing foam
• is stable and effective in the presence of high amounts of electrolyte and alkali
• is applicable during scouring, dyeing and printing of textile goods

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1 Properties

Appearance milky emulsion

Chemical character silicon oils with non-ionic emulsifiers

Ionic character non-ionic

Density at 20°C approx. 1.0

Viscosity at 25°C ca. 700 mPa.s (Brookfield)

pH approx. 7

Dilutability readily dispersible in cold water

Storage stability good, if kept at temperatures between 0-50°C.

Extremes of heat and cold should be avoided.

Stability to
• hard water good
• acids good
• alkalis good

Compatibility with
• anionic, non-ionic and
cationic products good

Ecotoxicological data see Safety Data Sheet.

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2 Scope of application

Antimussol UDF liquid rapidly and efficiently eliminates undesirable foaming. It is very
economical in use. A small addition in preparation baths, dyebaths and printing pastes inhibits
foam formation and destroys any existing foam almost instantaneously.

Antimussol UDF liquid acts as an antifoam:

• in pretreatment for scouring and bleaching
• in dyeing at any pH and temperature, especially when dyeing cotton with direct or reactive
dyes, polyamide with acid dyes and polyester with disperse dyes at high temperature
• in printing

3 Application

For maximum efficiency and economy, it is advisable to pre-dilute Antimussol UDF liquid before
use. We recommend a dilution in cold soft water at for example a 1:9 ratio, the water being added
with slight stirring to the emulsion.
Dilutions are not stable for a long period, i.e. on prolonged storage a slight settling may occur. We
therefore recommend stirring or shaking the dilutions before use.

Recommended amounts

The quantity of Antimussol UDF liquid required to control foaming can only be determined by
experiment and depends on the process and machinery.
In general, however, between

0.1 - 0.5 g/l of neat Antimussol UDF liquid

is required, the higher amounts being required when processing under alkaline conditions.

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The information and recommendations presented here were compiled with the utmost care,but cannot be extended to cover
every possible case. They are intended to serve as non-binding guidelines and must be adapted to the prevailing
conditions.

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