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Technical Information
Antimussol UDF liq c

Antimussol UDF liquid conc

Silicone-based, highly concentrated, processing-stable and economical antifoaming agent

prevents the formation of troublesome foam

suppresses rapidly and efficiently existing foam

is stable and effective in the presence of high amounts of electrolyte and alkali

is applicable during scouring, dyeing and printing of textile goods

is designed to be formulated into liquid dosable formulation.

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Properties

Appearance

milky viscous emulsion

Chemical character

silicone oils with non-ionic emulsifiers

Ionic character

nonionic

Density at 20C

approx. 1.0

Viscosity at 25C

ca. 2000 mPa.s

pH

ca. 7

Dilutability

readily dispersible in cold water

Storage stability

good, if kept at temperatures between 0-50C.

Extremes of heat and cold should be avoided.

Stability to

hard water

acids

alcalis

good
good
good

Compatibility with

anionic, nonionic and

cationic products

good

Ecotoxicological data

see Safety Data Sheet.

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Scope of application

Antimussol UDF liquid conc is highly concentrated and therefore exhibits a high viscosity which
may make it unsuitable for use in automatic dosing system. Anyhow it can be formulated into a
liquid dosable form by simple dilution in cold soft water under moderate agitation. However only
dilutions until 50% concentration (1:1 ratio) provide storage-stable formulations which can be kept
over a long period.
Antimussol UDF liquid conc rapidly and efficiently eliminates undesirable foaming. It is very
economical in use. A very small addition in preparation baths, dyebaths and printing pastes inhibits
foam formation and destroys any existing foam almost instantaneously.
Antimussol UDF liquid conc acts as an antifoam:
in pretreatment for scouring and bleaching
in dyeing at any pH and temperature, especially when dyeing cotton with direct or reactive
dyes, polyamide with acid dyes and polyester with disperse dyes at high temperature
in printing

Application

For maximum efficiency and economy, it is advisable to pre-dilute Antimussol UDF liquid conc
before use. We recommend a dilution in cold soft water at for example a 1:19 ratio, the water being
added with slight stirring to the emulsion.
Dilutions are not stable for a long period, i.e. on prolonged storage a slight settling may occur. We
therefore recommend stirring or shaking the dilutions before use.
Recommended amounts
The quantity of Antimussol UDF liquid conc required to control foaming can only be determined
by experiment and depends on the process and machinery.
In general, however,
0.05 - 0.25 g/l of neat Antimussol UDF liquid conc
is required, the higher amounts being required when processing under alkaline conditions.

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The information and recommendations presented here were compiled with the utmost care,but cannot be extended to cover
every possible case. They are intended to serve as non-binding guidelines and must be adapted to the prevailing
conditions.

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