Product Information of DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer
Multiple Certifications: Meets FDA, GB 9685 and EU 10/2011 standards, and contains no plasticizers or heavy metals.
Strong Process Adaptability: Can withstand pasteurization (72°C/15s) and UHT sterilization (135°C/2s) processes.
Nano-Scale Defoaming: Hydrophobic silica particles make foam collapse 40% quicker than traditional defoamers.
Ultra-Low Dosage Requirement: Dosage ranges from 0.005% to 0.1%, suitable for precision dosing systems.
Eco-Friendly and Safe: VOC content is below 30 ppm, and it has obtained NSF/ANSI 51 certification.
Areas of Application of DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer
Dairy Processing: Controls foam in yogurt and cheese fermentation tanks, with a dosage of 0.02%-0.05%.
Beverage Manufacturing: Gets rid of foam in the filling lines of carbonated drinks.
Bakery Industry: Improves the uniformity of dough mixing.
Condiment Production: Stops browning during the soy sauce concentration procese
Specifications Of DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer
Type | Silicone-silica defoamer emulsion |
Appearance | White homogeneous liquid |
Active Content | Polydimethylsiloxane + silica |
Dynamic Viscosity | 600-1,200 mPa·s |
pH Range | 3-12 |
Surface Tension (0.5% solution) | 23 dyn/cm |
Food Certifications | FDA 21 CFR 175.300, GB 9685-2016 |
Recommended Dosage | 0.005%-0.1% (on total system) |
Packaging | 20kg/drum or 200kg/IBC |
DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What types of formulations is DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer typically used in?
A: DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer is specially formulated for use in water-based industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, and construction mortars where persistent foam can interfere with application, film formation, or surface appearance.
Q2: How should DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer be incorporated into a formulation?
A: It is generally added during the let-down or post-addition stage, after high-shear mixing has been completed, to minimize re-entrainment of air. Pre-dilution with water or a compatible solvent may improve dispersion in sensitive systems.
Q3: Does DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer affect gloss or clarity in finished films?
A: When used at recommended dosage levels, it typically exhibits low visual impact—maintaining gloss retention and transparency in clear coatings and sealants—due to its optimized silicone-polyether architecture and fine particle dispersion.
Q4: Is DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer compatible with common thickeners and rheology modifiers?
A: Yes, it demonstrates good compatibility with associative and non-associative thickeners—including hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethanes (HEUR), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), and acrylic thickeners—without inducing viscosity loss or phase separation under standard formulation conditions.
Q5: Can DOWSIL SM5572F Defoamer be used in low-VOC or zero-VOC formulations?
A: Yes, it contains no regulated VOCs and is designed to support compliance with low-emission formulation goals, making it suitable for environmentally driven coating and adhesive systems without compromising defoaming performance.
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