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INTRON antiFoam
Foam control
Antifoam and defoamer selection for production fluids and drilling-mud systems.
How it is used
Foam-control agents act at gas-liquid interfaces to destabilise foam or limit its formation. A formulation must suit the liquid phase, shear, temperature and other additives without compromising the required properties of the fluid.
Application areas
- Foam in production and fluid-handling systems
- Water-based drilling fluids
- Process stages where entrained gas or stable foam affects operation
Formulation considerations
Glycol, alkoxylate, sulphonate and other foam-control formulations can be assessed against the fluid system.
What we need to select a grade
- Fluid or mud composition and a representative sample
- Foaming mechanism, temperature and shear conditions
- Compatibility requirements and target foam behaviour
Product data and handling
Request the current technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the proposed grade. Confirm dosage, compatibility, handling and supply requirements before use.
Choose the grade for the specific fluid. A drilling-mud defoamer is not automatically suitable for a refinery or other process.