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Silicones your
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SILCOLAPSE™
The Art of Foam Control

www.silicones.elkem.com
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Foam Control

SILCOLAPSE

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SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents

What are silicones?

The term “silicone” refers to the chemical family of “polyorganosiloxanes”,
polymers constituted essentially of the chemical elements Silicon (Si) and
Oxygen (O), widely present in mineral compounds.
They are a great combination of the mineral’s strength and the creativity
of organic chemistry.
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Silicone polymers have many attractive features that are beneficial in the field of foam control,
including:
• Thermal stability (from -50°C to +250°C)
• Resistance to natural aging (oxidation, UV)
• Low surface energy
• Easy to handle, process and dilute
• High compatibility with numerous and various media in a large range of Silicon
temperature and pH Si
Atomic Number 14

A drop of silicone chemistry is just what you need

SILCOLAPSE™ is the silicone foam control agent of choice to enhance productivity and quality
in many industries. When compared to other organic antifoams, SILCOLAPSE™ silicones
provide unique performances that are essential to your business.

Performance
Very high efficiency
at low dosage
Safety and reliability
Versatility

Durability Productivity
Long-lasting action Process efficiency
Durable stability Product quality
Chemically inert Easy handling

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agents, formulas for success
For over 60 years, Elkem Silicones has been developing and producing a full range
of SILCOLAPSETM products to constantly deliver cutting edge technology to our
customers worldwide.

Foam is a dispersion of gas bubbles, stabilized by surfactants, in a continuous liquid phase.

SILCOLAPSE™ range of foam control agents are designed to be effective in a wide range of
applications.

Our full line of SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents, as formulation ingredients or processing aids,
make manufacturing more efficient and cleaner, improve the quality of final products, reduce waste
and energy consumption and facilitate recycling. They are safe for people and equipment and
comply with the strictest regulations in many industries.

Choose SILCOLAPSE™ foam control solutions to:

• Increase your process efficiency
• Improve the quality of your final products
• Reduce waste and energy consumption
• Facilitate recycling and end-of-process reuse
• Protect people and equipment by reducing cavitation, spillage and other hazards

Benefits you gain from silicone foam control agents over other organic
antifoams:
• Longer lasting persistence
• Cost efficiency due to its effectiveness at low use levels
• Greater defoaming action due to lower surface tension
• Better resistance to heat and chemicals
• Chemically inert, no reaction with other substances
• Very safe and environmentally friendly

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Silcolapse™ foam control agents

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Foam is a two-phase media where gas is dispersed
throughout a continuous fluid phase. Its formation can
lead to process and equipment failure or even safety and
environmental hazards.

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Crop Care

SILCOLAPSE™ for Crop Care,

grow more with less
Choose cutting-edge materials to optimize crop protection and crop nutrition formulations during
your manufacturing and growing processes, better and safer than most chemicals. You can rely on
SILCOLAPSE™ and BLUESIL™ ranges to:
• Prevent, reduce or eliminate foam during the formulation and application of your crop protection
and crop nutrition products
• Improve the spreading and wetting performance on your plants
• Save water, improve your productivity and protect crops
• Comply with international regulatory standards for people and environment

Watch our video to better understand the prevailing role played by SILCOLAPSE™ in crop care applications!

Solid Viscosity EPA 40

Product reference Type content (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas) CFR

SILCOLAPSE 482 Compound 100 3 000 Excellent knock down efficiency 180.910 Global
180.930

SILCOLAPSE 454 Compound 100 3 000 Good versatility and efficiency 180.960 Global

SILCOLAPSE 430 Compound 100 2 000 Easily dispersable in a wide media range 180.960 Global

Self dispersing compound

SILCOLAPSE 416 Compound 100 1 000 - Global
Very easy to disperse in all media
Low viscosity 180.910
SILCOLAPSE 411 Compound 100 400 180.930 Global
Good knock down efficiency

SILCOLAPSE 710 Compound 100 2 800 Good versatility and efficiency 180.960 North America

Low viscosity
SILCOLAPSE 411 BR Compound 100 400 - Latin America
Good knock down efficiency

SILCOLAPSE High antifoam performance with stability over a wide pH range

1361/1361 U1 Emulsion 36 3 000 Easy dispersion in liquid fertilizers
- LATAM/NAM

SILCOLAPSE High efficiency with very good compatibility with

Emulsion 28 700 numerous agro media 180.920 Global
CLEAR 30

SILCOLAPSE
Emulsion 33 100 Good performance with high stability 180.920 Global/LATAM
426R/426R L1

SILCOLAPSE 432 Emulsion 35 1 500 Good versatility 180.920 Global

SILCOLAPSE 5020 Emulsion 27 1 500 High efficiency in numerous formulations 180.910 Global
180.930

SILCOLAPSE 723 Emulsion 40 1 000 High efficiency emulsion 180.910 North America

SILCOLAPSE RG21 Emulsion 30 2 000 High efficiency and good versatility in a wide pH range - Latin America

SILCOLAPSE C585 Emulsion 40 2 300 Good knock down and persistent efficiency - APAC, LATAM, MEA

SILCOLAPSE C565 Emulsion 40 1 500 High efficiency and good compatibility - APAC, LATAM, MEA

BLUESIL SP 3300 Surfactant 100 1 800 In can adjuvant - Global

BLUESIL SP 3304 Surfactant 100 1 800 In can adjuvant 180.910 Global

BLUESIL SP 3309 Super wetter 100 40 Super spreading properties 180.910 APAC, Americas, MEA

BLUESIL SP 3307 Super wetter 100 25 Super spreading properties 180.910 Global

All our SILCOLAPSE™ and BLUESIL™ ranges are compatible with agro-formulations such as EC, SL, SC, SE, EX, WP or WDG.
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There are three different types of foam control agents in the
field of silicones:
• Defoamer agents that destroy foam
• Antifoam agents that prevent foam
• Deaerating agents that prevent bubbles

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Pulp

SILCOLAPSE™ for Pulp,

prevent unwanted foam
Save on water and energy with high-performance foam control to optimize your formulations for
the pulping process. Formulated foam control solutions using our toolbox of ingredients to offer the
best solutions in pulp mills that:
• Reduces foam in harsh conditions (high temperature, high pH)
• Reduces deposits during the pulp manufacturing process
• Reduces total cost of operations and pulp mills thanks to the excellent antifoam performance at
low usage rates
• Increases production rate and pulp quality by decreasing washing water and bleaching chemical
consumption

Watch our video to know how SILCOLAPSE™ provides a safe, productive and reliable foam control solution to the pulp
industry!

Solid Viscosity
Product reference Type content (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
Very high performance (knock down and durability)
SILCOLAPSE 910* Compound 100 30 000 Ease of handling and processing Global
Improved drainage and reduced bleaching chemical costs
High performance (knock down and durability)
SILCOLAPSE 825* Compound 100 30 000
Ease of handling and processing
Global

SILCOLAPSE 801 Compound 100 70 000 High performance (knock down and durability) Global**
U1*
Good compromise between performance and ease of
SILCOLAPSE 490* Compound 100 20 000
handling and processing
Global

Good compromise between performance and ease of

SILCOLAPSE 500* Compound 100 12 000
handling and processing
Latin America

Very high performance (knock down and durability)

SILCOLAPSE C573 Emulsion 50 1 000 APAC, LATAM, MEA
Very good water dispersibility
High performance (knock down and durability)
SILCOLAPSE C585 Emulsion 40 2 300 APAC, LATAM, MEA
concentrated emulsion

BLUESIL SP 3304* Surfactant 100 1 700 Formulation optimizer, improved stability Global

100 to
BLUESIL FLD 47 Fluid 100 Enhanced antifoaming performance Global
60 000

* Compliant with FDA 176.210 and BFR Chapter XXXVI

** Restricted use in North America
For more information on water treatment, you can refer to our dedicated chapter “SILCOLAPSE™ for water treatment, pro-
duce cleaner and safer water” page 16.

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There are two kinds of silicone foam control agents:
• Compounds : 100% active content, used in non-aqueous
media or to make aqueous emulsions
• Emulsions : from 10 to 60% active content, containing
surfactants and water.

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Oil & Gas

SILCOLAPSE™ for Oil and Gas,

enhance your process & reliability
Use silicones as high-performance processing aids to avoid slowdowns and reduce maintenance
cost in your upstream and downstream operations (drilling, cementing, oil-gas separation, gas
sweetening, distillation, etc.). Benefits of SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents include:
• Very low dosage for high efficiency and persistence
• Excellent deaeration performance
• Improved process productivity and quality

Watch our video to discover how silicones help you control foam to improve your performance!

Solid Viscosity
Product reference Type content (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
SILCOLAPSE Efficient air release in cementing
Powder 10-30* - Easy to handle
Global
SP ULTRA 1

High deaeration performance

SILCOLAPSE 140 Emulsion 40 100 Easy handling Global
For drilling, cementing and gas sweetening

SILCOLAPSE Highly effective in a wide pH and temperature

Emulsion 17 1 000 range and multipurpose Global
EASY 10 Easy handling

SILCOLAPSE 495 Emulsion 36 3 000 Very high efficiency North America

Very high efficiency and freeze protected

SILCOLAPSE 496 Emulsion 36 3 000 emulsion
North America

SILCOLAPSE 621 Emulsion 14 1 000 High efficiency multipurpose emulsion North America

SILCOLAPSE 623 Emulsion 36 1 250 High efficiency multipurpose emulsion North America

SILCOLAPSE C581 Emulsion 10 2 000 High efficiency for drilling mud application APAC, LATAM, MEA

High efficiency (knock down and durability) for

SILCOLAPSE C563 Emulsion 30 1 500 amine gas scrubbing and gas sweetening
APAC, LATAM, MEA

Very high efficiency (knock down and durability)

SILCOLAPSE 910 Compound 100 30 000 in very aggresive conditions
Global

SILCOLAPSE 825 Compound 100 30 000 High efficiency and versatility Global

Ease of handling and processing

SILCOLAPSE 482 Compound 100 3 000 High efficiency and versatility Global
For distillation application

SILCOLAPSE 610 Compound 100 2 400 Effective multipurpose compound North America

100 to Wide range of viscosities to formulate for blends

BLUESIL FLD 47 Fluid 100 oil and gas separation and refining
Global
600 000

BLUESIL SP 3304 Surfactant 100 1 700 High efficiency for oil demulsification Global

Possibility to offer ready to use blends solutions. Please contact your regional commercial team for additional information.
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SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents can be either used as
processing aids (eg: chemicals application) or as formulation
ingredients (eg: crop care application).

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Chemicals

SILCOLAPSE™ for Chemicals,

optimize safe processing
SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents are key aids in numerous chemical and industrial processes
that produce large amounts of foam. They will help you save both water and energy and thus lower
investment and maintenance costs.
Benefits you will get from our SILCOLAPSE™ range:
• Process productivity and reliability
• Easy handling
• Efficiency at low dosage even in severe conditions (temperature, pH)
• Reduction of safety and environmental hazards

Watch our video to see how SILCOLAPSE™ contribute to improve manufacturing of your final products!

Solid Viscosity
Product reference Type content (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)

SILCOLAPSE Highly effective in a wide pH and temperature

Emulsion 17 1 000 range and multipurpose Global
EASY 10 Easy handling.

SILCOLAPSE High active content, easy to formulate

Emulsion 50 1 500 High stability of diluted emulsions
Global
EASY 50
Effective in a wide range of temperature
SILCOLAPSE C525 Emulsion 50 2 000 Outstanding diluting stability and efficient APAC, LATAM, MEA
defoaming performance
Easy to dilute
SILCOLAPSE 422 Emulsion 12 300 Efficient in acidic conditions
Global

SILCOLAPSE 137 Emulsion 14 2 000 Versatile low solid content emulsion Global

SILCOLAPSE 5020 Emulsion 27 1 500 Good compatibility with various media Global

SILCOLAPSE 414 Emulsion 30 3 000 Efficient in acidic and high temperature conditions Global

High active content

SILCOLAPSE 140 Emulsion 40 100 Easy handling
Global

High active content

SILCOLAPSE 7140 Emulsion 40 100 Food contact and process aid approval*
Global

SILCOLAPSE 495 Emulsion 36 3 000 Very high efficiency North America

SILCOLAPSE 496 Emulsion 36 3 000 Very high efficiency and freeze protected emulsion North America

SILCOLAPSE 621 Emulsion 14 1 000 Highly effective and multipurpose in a wide Ph North America
range

Highly effective and multipurpose in a wide Ph

SILCOLAPSE 623 Emulsion 36 1 250 range
North America

Effective in a wide range of pH and multipurpose

SILCOLAPSE RG 11 Emulsion 20 500 Easy handling
Latin America

Effective in a wide pH range

SILCOLAPSE RG 21 Emulsion 30 2 000 Multipurpose
Latin America

High performance (know down and durability)

SILCOLAPSE 825 Compound 100 30 000 Ease of handling and processing
Global

Ease of handling and processing

SILCOLAPSE 482 Compound 100 3 000 High efficiency and versatility
Global

SILCOLAPSE 430 Compound 100 2 000 Easily dispersable in a wide range of media Global

Good compromise between performance and ease

SILCOLAPSE 490 Compound 100 20 000 of handling and processing
Global

SILCOLAPSE 610 Compound 100 2 400 Effective multipurpose compound North America

* Depending on the regulations, this product can be authorized in food contact and indirect food additives applications but never as food additives.
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Silicones’ benefits over other organic antifoams:
• More efficient and persistent at very low dosage
• Lower surface tension for greater action
• Better resistance to heat and chemicals
• Chemically inert

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Plastic Recycling

SILCOLAPSE™ for Plastic Recycling,

get reliability at every stage
Choose a foam control agent efficient at every stage of your process and adapted to your media’s
condition. Whether during the sorting, the separation or the manufacturing process, Elkem Silicones
is your foam control partner and solution provider due to our unique range of products that:
• Delivers long lasting efficiency with easy dispersion at very low dosage
• Can be used in a wide range of aqueous industrial applications
• Ensures the quality of final products
• Are economical and ecologically friendly

Viscosity
Solid content
Product reference Type (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
SILCOLAPSE Highly effective in a wide pH and temperature
Emulsion 17 1 000 range and multipurpose Global
EASY 10 Easy handling
SILCOLAPSE High active content, easy to formulate
Emulsion 50 1 500 High stability of diluted emulsions
Global
EASY 50

SILCOLAPSE 621 Emulsion 14 1 000 Highly effective and versatile emulsion North America

SILCOLAPSE 623 Emulsion 36 1 250 Highly effective and versatile emulsion North America

SILCOLAPSE 721 Emulsion 15 1 200 Highly effective food grade emulsion North America

SILCOLAPSE 723 Emulsion 40 1 000 Highly effective food grade emulsion North America

Effective in a wide pH range

SILCOLAPSE RG 11 Emulsion 20 500 Latin America
Multipurpose

SILCOLAPSE RG 21 Emulsion 30 2 000 Effective in a wide pH range Latin America

Multipurpose

SILCOLAPSE C581 Emulsion 10 1 000 Highly effective in a wide range of pH APAC, LATAM, MEA

High efficiency
SILCOLAPSE C585 Emulsion 40 2 300 APAC, LATAM, MEA
Concentrated emulsion
BLUESIL
Surfactant - - Highly effective plastics cleaner North America
CLEAN 102
BLUESIL
Separation aid 100 1 700 High efficiency in plastic separation process Global
SP3304

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Our local teams in Europe, Asia, North and South America
are here to advise you. With worldwide manufacturing
capacities, we will be able to provide you with the best
solution.

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Water Treatment

SILCOLAPSE™ for Water

Treatment, produce cleaner and
safer water
Civic and industrial companies, environmental service companies and wastewater treatment
plants all use processes that create foam which we can help control. Far more powerful than
organic products, SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents are safe to handle, easily dosed and readily
dispersible, thus contributing to better water quality.
Other benefits you will get from our range of foam control agents:
• Durability at all stages of the cleaning process
• High efficiency at very low dosage
• Enhanced process reliability for water treatment plants
• Low chemical oxygen demand

Watch our video to learn how SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents contribute to producing cleaner water!

Viscosity
Solid content
Product reference Type (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
SILCOLAPSE High efficiency and versatility
Emulsion 17 1 000 Easy handling
Global
EASY 10
SILCOLAPSE High efficiency, concentrated emulsion
Emulsion 50 1 500 High stability of diluted emulsions
Global
EASY 50

SILCOLAPSE 137 Emulsion 14 2 000 Versatile low solid content emulsion Global

SILCOLAPSE 495 Emulsion 36 3 000 Very high efficiency North America

SILCOLAPSE 496 Emulsion 36 3 000 Very high efficiency freeze protected emulsion North America

SILCOLAPSE 621 Emulsion 14 1 000 High efficiency for industrial waster water treatment North America

SILCOLAPSE 623 Emulsion 36 1 250 High efficiency for industrial waster water treatment North America

Highly effective particularly for biodigestors and

SILCOLAPSE 721* Emulsion 15 1 200
bioreactors
North America

Highly effective particularly for biodigestors and

SILCOLAPSE 723* Emulsion 40 1 000
bioreactors
North America

High efficiency
SILCOLAPSE RG 11 Emulsion 20 500 Latin America
Easy handling
High efficiency
SILCOLAPSE RG 21 Emulsion 30 2 000 Latin America
Easy handling
High efficiency
SILCOLAPSE C585 Emulsion 40 2 300 APAC, LATAM, MEA
Concentrated emulsion
Easy to formulate with excellent defoaming performance
SILCOLAPSE C550 Compound 100 20 000 APAC, LATAM, MEA
Suitable for a wide range of foaming mediums
* Compliant with FDA regulations and Kosher - Contact our experts for more regulatory details

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Most industrial processes are strongly regulated. For these
markets and applications, Elkem Silicones has developed
products that comply with the current regulatory standards.

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Rendering

SILCOLAPSE™ for Rendering,

maximize yield in fat processing
For your rendering activities, Elkem Silicones is committed to serving you with a range of foam
control agents complying with all regulatory standards. For each step of the rendering process
(continuous cooker, evaporators, water treatment, truck cleaning...) our range offers:
• Improved and reliable performance compared to organic alternatives
• Faster knockdown
• Longer persistence for an increased antifoam performance at very low dosage
• Increased productivity resulting in less downtime
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Reduction of safety hazards (ex: overflow)
Viscosity
Solid content
Product reference Type (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
North and Latin
SILCOLAPSE 721 Emulsion 15 1 200 Highly effective FDA** & Kosher emulsion
Americas
North and Latin
SILCOLAPSE 723 Emulsion 40 1 000 Highly effective FDA** & Kosher emulsion
Americas
SILCOLAPSE High efficiency at low dosage
Emulsion 17 1 000 Global
EASY 10 Easy Handling

SILCOLAPSE 5020 Emulsion 27 1 500 Good efficiency and stability Global

High active content

SILCOLAPSE 7140* Emulsion 40 100 Global
Food contact and process aid approval

SILCOLAPSE 710 Compound 100 2 800 Highly effective FDA & Kosher compound North America

High efficiency
SILCOLAPSE 482 Compound 100 3 000 Global
Ease of handling and processing
* Depending on the regulations, this product can be authorized in food contact and indirect food additives applications but never as food additives.
** For any zone out of North America, please contact your regional commercial team regarding regulation compliance.

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Safety and quality are a priority at Elkem Silicones. Our
whole range of SILCOLAPSE™ foam control agents are
developed and manufactured in certified sites (ISO 9001,
ISO 14001).

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Food & Fermentation/Textile & Leather

SILCOLAPSE™ solutions
for Food & Fermentation
Discover our range of silicone foam control agents for aqueous food processing systems.
SILCOLAPSE™ grades comply with many regulations. For more details, please contact your
technical expert.

Viscosity
Solid content
Product reference Type (approx, Features Kosher Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
SILCOLAPSE 5020 Emulsion 27 1 500 Good compatibility with various media No Global

High active content

SILCOLAPSE 7140* Emulsion 40 100 Food contact and process aid approval
Yes Global

North
SILCOLAPSE 721 Emulsion 15 1 200 Highly effective FDA emulsion** Yes
America

North
SILCOLAPSE 722 Emulsion 28 1 200 Highly effective FDA emulsion** Yes
America

North
SILCOLAPSE 723 Emulsion 40 1 000 Highly effective FDA emulsion** Yes
America

Latin
SILCOLAPSE RG 11 Emulsion 20 500 Effective in a wide pH range and multipurpose No
America

SILCOLAPSE A* Compound 100 2 000 Food contact and process aid approval Yes Global

North
SILCOLAPSE 710 Compound 100 2 800 Highly effective FDA compound Yes
America

Latin
SILCOLAPSE 411 BR Compound 100 400 Ease of handling and processing No
America

Latin
SILCOLAPSE 500 Compound 100 12 000 High efficiency and versatility No
America
* Depending on the regulations, this product can be authorized in food contact and indirect food additives applications but never as food additives.
** For any zone out of North America, please contact your regional commercial team regarding regulation compliance.

SILCOLAPSE™ solutions
for Textile & Leather
Silicone antifoams are used in textile processes (dyeing, soaping and other applications) because of
their stability under heat, high shear force and pressure. Our antifoam range is also safe to handle
and easy to dilute.
Viscosity
Solid content
Product reference Type (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
SILCOLAPSE 5020 Emulsion 27 1 500 Good compatibility with various media Global

SILCOLAPSE 426 R Emulsion 33 100 Resistant to aggressive conditions (temperature, pH) Global

SILCOLAPSE 623 Emulsion 36 1 250 High efficiency multipurpose emulsion Latin America

Effective in a wide range of temperature

SILCOLAPSE C525 Emulsion 50 2 000 Outstanding diluting stability and efficient defoaming performance
Asia Pacific

SILCOLAPSE 500 Compound 100 12 000 High efficiency and versatility Latin America

SILCOLAPSE 411 BR Compound 100 400 Ease of handling and processing Latin America

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You can count on our 50 years of experience across the
entire silicone value chain to design cutting-edge foam
control agents for your applications.

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Home Care/Metal Working Fluid

SILCOLAPSE™ solutions
for Home Care
SILCOLAPSE™ silicones for home care offer long term efficency, enhanced manufacturing productivity,
efficiency at a low dosage and compatibility with numerous aqueous media.

Viscosity
Solid content
Product reference Type (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
SILCOLAPSE 495 Emulsion 36 3 000 Very high efficiency North America

Effective in a wide pH range

SILCOLAPSE RG 11 Emulsion 20 500 Multipurpose and easy handling
Latin America

Available in a wide range of pH and temperatures

SILCOLAPSE C525 Emulsion 50 2 000 Good formulation stability and efficient defoaming performance
Asia Pacific

Ease of handling and processing

SILCOLAPSE 482 Compound 100 3 000 High efficiency and versatility
Global

SILCOLAPSE™ solutions
for Metal Working Fluid
Our range of silicones for metal working fluid helps you control foam generated by cutting fluids. They
contribute to overall cost savings by reducing scrap rate, extend tool lifespans and enhance productivity.

Viscosity
Solid content
Product reference Type (approx, Features Zone
(approx, %) mPas)
High durability and good compatibility with metal working
SILCOLAPSE C545 Emulsion 73 2 000 Asia Pacific
fluids
Very high performance (knock down and durability)
SILCOLAPSE 910 Compound 100 30 000 compound, easy to handle and to formulate high performing Global
emulsions
High performance (knock down and durability) compound,
SILCOLAPSE 825 Compound 100 30 000 Global
easy to handle and to formulate high performing emulsions

High performance (knock down and durabiilty) compound

SILCOLAPSE 801 U1 Compound 100 70 000 Global
to formulate high performing emulsions

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Benefit from our set of customised services in supply chain,
regulations and quality, innovation and technical services.

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Technical Service

Meet our dedicated

technical service team
Expertise
Through experience and technological expertise developed over more than 50 years, Elkem Silicones’
technical teams have developed silicone foam control agents able to meet a variety of technical re-
quirements. From dedicated product development to on-site technical services, our people are here
to provide you with the best product, process and application guidance.

Support
Receive personalized technical support from dedicated experts and application laboratories
throughout the world. Upon request, our teams are at your service to support you with:
• Solution proposals
• Technical studies
• Technical training
• Regulatory support

Innovation
Overcome your long-term challenge and prepare your future thanks to full access to our
multidisciplinary teams. We will help you to get the right competencies working on your project
for a shorter time to market. Setting up collaborative projects, applications tests design, innovation
marketing support or intellectual property advice are just a few of our services that make the
difference.

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Laboratory and
on-site tests
From laboratory testing to industral trials, our teams help you choose the best
foam control agent.

What type of foam control agent do you need?

A water-free or a water-based product? What kind of foaming medium do you have to defoam? An
organic or aqueous medium? If aqueous, what is the pH? What is the temperature of the system? Is
there any regulation status requested?
Our experts have the competencies and equipment to answer all of these questions, to test your
systems with several SILCOLAPSE™ antifoams and to define the optimum SILCOLAPSE™ product for
your application and technical needs. All quality controls are made in reference to standard NFT - 77 - 112.
Here are some examples of the tests our teams can conduct, contact us for more information on the
application tests available.

Recirculation test (or Fall and Recycling test)

NFT - 73 - 412
For plastic recycling, pulp and paper or chemical processes applications.
This test is operated in our lab and allows you to choose the conditions in
which the product should be tested. Therefore the conditions are set close
to your application’s conditions.
Durability (s)

Knock-down (%)
Foam volume (ml)

Time (mn)
SILCOLAPSE™
Silcolapse™ Organic antifoam
Organic

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CIPAC Test
MT 47
This is the standard method for agrochemicals. It allows to compare antifoam performance in agro
formulations.

Foam prevention Foam prevention

Foam volume (ml)

25
Foam high (cm)

20

15

10

0
10 15 20 0 25 5 30 10 15 20 25 30
Time (mn) Time (mn) Time (mn)
No antifoam SILCOLAPSE™
Standard antifoam Standard antifoam
Silcolapse® No antifoam Standard antifoam

Shaking test
NFT - 77 - 112
For chemical process applications and internal quality control, this test helps us to measure the
Defoaming
defoaming time and the number performances
of effective defoamings.
Foam prevention
20,0 Foam prevention
(min)

25
15,0
time(min)
Foam high (cm)

20
Defoaming time

10,0
15
Defoaming

10
5,0
5

0 0,0
10 015 1 5 20 3 1025 5 1530 720 25 30
Time (mn) Shacking
Shaking number
Time (mn)
number
Organic Antifoam Silcolapse™ Antifoam
No antifoam SILCOLAPSE™
Silcolapse® Organic
Standard antifoam No antifoam
antifoam Standard antifoam

Gas Bubbling test

NFT - 73 - 413
Foam prevention
For the Oil & Gas industry (gas sweetening applications),Foam
Foam
the prevention
prevention
fermentation or water treatment
application, this test measures the formation and height of the foam over time. The conditions are
set close to your application’s conditions.
25 25
Foam high (cm)
Foam high (cm)

20 20
Foam height (cm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
10 15 20 0 0 25 5 5 30 10 10 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 30
Time (mn) Time (mn) Time
Time
(mn)
(mn)
No antifoam SILCOLAPSE™
Standard antifoam Standard antifoam
Silcolapse®
Silcolapse® No No antifoam
antifoam
antifoam Standard
Standard
antifoam
antifoam

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Elkem Silicones
Elkem Silicones is one of the world’s leading fully
integrated silicone manufacturers with applications
and research laboratories, production sites and sales
offices located around the globe.
At Elkem Silicones, we’re more than just high quality
silicone products and associated services. We are a team
of professionals located around the globe ready to provide
you with the service and performance you deserve with
a personal touch.
From technical support to customized formulations and
regulatory support, Elkem Silicones has the people in
place when and where you need them. We are committed
to help you deliver your potential because we care!
The information contained in this document is given in good faith based on our current knowledge.
It is only an indication and is in no way binding, particularly as regards infringement of or prejudice
to third party rights through the use of our products. Elkem Silicones guarantees that its products
comply with its sales specifications. This information must on no account be used as a substitute for
necessary prior tests which alone can ensure that a product is suitable for given use. Determination
of the suitability of product for the uses and applications contemplated by users and others shall be
the sole responsibility of users. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with local legislation
and for obtaining the necessary certifications and authorizations. Users are requested to check that
they are in possession of the latest version of this document and Elkem Silicones is at their disposal to
supply any additional information.

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