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Antifoam 1572

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Antifoam 1572

Effective Foam Control for Modern Crop Protection Products

Antifoam 1572 is a high-performance silicone emulsion antifoam designed to provide rapid foam

knockdown and persistent foam suppression in agricultural formulations and tank-mix applications. It

is particularly effective in systems where excessive foam can interfere with manufacturing efficiency,

packaging operations, filling processes, and field application performance. Its balanced emulsion

technology provides excellent compatibility with a broad range of agricultural formulation types while

maintaining effective foam control at low use levels.

Property

Appearance

pH

Solids Content (110 °C / 1 h)

Specification

Milky white to off-white emulsion

7.0 – 9.0

30 – 35%

Key Benefits

Rapid Foam Elimination

  • Quickly collapses existing foam during

manufacturing and filling operations.

  • Reduces processing interruptions caused

by excessive foam.

Long-Lasting Foam Suppression

  • Helps prevent foam regeneration during

mixing, recirculation, and transfer operations.

  • Improves process efficiency and

throughput.

Typical properties and specifications

Broad Formulation Compatibility

Suitable for use in:

  • Suspension Concentrates (SC)
  • Soluble Liquids (SL)
  • Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC)
  • Fertilizer formulations
  • Adjuvant packages
  • Tank-mix systems

Improved Manufacturing Efficiency

  • Faster vessel charging and mixing
  • Reduced overflow risk
  • Improved filling line productivity

Low Use Levels

Effective at relatively low concentrations,

helping minimize formulation cost.

Antifoam 1572

Applications Guide

Typical Agricultural Applications

Crop Protection Formulations

Used to control foam generated

during manufacturing and

packaging of:

  • Herbicides
  • Fungicides
  • Insecticides
  • Plant growth regulators
  • Biological crop protection

Applications and benefits

products

Incorporation Recommendations

  • Add during the final stages of formulation whenever practical.
  • Avoid excessive high-shear processing after addition.
  • Evaluate compatibility with surfactant packages and active ingredients.
  • Conduct stability testing under intended storage conditions.

Optimization Tips

  • Start with the lowest effective concentration.
  • Evaluate both immediate foam knockdown and long-term foam

suppression.

  • Confirm performance under anticipated manufacturing conditions.

Fertilizers and Nutrient Products

Helps reduce foam in:

  • Liquid fertilizers
  • Micronutrient blends
  • Specialty nutrient formulations

Adjuvants and Tank Mixes

Provides foam control during:

  • Spray tank preparation
  • High-agitation mixing
  • Recirculation systems

Application

Agricultural formulations

High-foaming systems

Tank mix applications

Typical Use Level

0.05 – 0.50%

Use levels, packaging, and storage

0.10 – 1.00%

Determine through field evaluation

  • Actual dosage should be optimized through laboratory and production-scale testing.

Antifoam 1572

How Antifoam

1572 Works

High agitation mixing

Foam formation

Antifoam 1572 added to system

Silicone droplets rapidly penetrate

foam lamellae

Bubble collapse and air release

Reduced foam height and

prevention of foam regeneration

Improved manufacturing and

filling efficiency

Agricultural

Formulation Process

Raw materials

Active ingredient addition

Surfactants / dispersants

High shear mixing

Foam generation

Antifoam 1572

Foam suppression

Stable formulation

Filling & packaging

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