Entrained air and surface foam can cause quality, production, and environmental problems.  A full range of specially formulated products that minimize the detrimental effects of entrained air, surface foam, and surfactant-stabilized foam is available from Hercules.

Products

Water-based Defoamers
Oil-based Defoamers
Agri-based Defoamers
Water-extended Defoamers
Concentrate (100% Active) Defoamers
Silicone-based Defoamers

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Productivity and Quality Improvements

Productivity	Benefits
Control/eliminate entrained air and/or surface foam in industrial process streams	Improved productivity and     efficiency Reduced deposition Less downtime
Quality	Benefits
Reduce product defects caused by entrained air and/or surface foam	Reduced waste/scrap/recycle Improved profitability
Enhance the ease of applying a finished product (e.g., paint)	Improved customer acceptance Reduced cost-in-use

Trademarks

Hercules defoamers are sold under the trademark Advantage®.