antifoaming agent
Chemical composition
emulsion of polysiloxanes and esters
Appearance
white liquid
pH - value (1:10)
7.0 - 8.0
Charge
nonionic
Stability
stable to acids, alkalis and salts under usual conditions
Dilution
soluble in water
Field of application
Antifoaming agent for all kind of aqueous systems. Suitable for alkali, acid and neutral liquors.
Properties
Application
Mikrokoll XN is stirred into cold water to a white emulsion in a ratio between 1 : 10 and 1 : 50.
Dyeing bath
Mikrokoll XN
0.10 – 0.30 g/l
Pad-dyeing
Mikrokoll XN
0.50 – 1.00 g/l
Printing
Mikrokoll XN
1.00 – 2.00 g/l
Waste water treatment
Mikrokoll XN
approx. 50 g/m3
The dosage depends thereby on the foam producing substance, the foam stability, pH-value, temperature and the intensity of the mechanical strain.
Remark
Mikrokoll XN is a technical product and variations in colour and viscosity can happen. The properties for application are not touched by this.
Storage temperature
Storage at temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C.
Shelf life
Up to 12 months in the original sealed packing.
Usage
Stir before use.
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