- Petrochem - Antifoam Additive Liquid (P-AFAL) is used in both cement and drilling mud slurries where foaming issues are presented as a problem. P-AFAL is compatible with all types of cement, works well with extenders, and all of Petrochem’s additives.
- Petrochem - Defoamer Liquid (P-DFL) was developed for use for foam control in a broad range of petrochemical processes. Here are some things to consider when adding this cement defoamer:
- P-DFL is a cost effective defoamer as high activity allows foam control at low use levels and does not require mixing prior to use. No separation has been observed after two weeks aging at 50°C.
- P-DFL can be fed neat or diluted, (and should not be diluted to less than 10% by weight).
- P-DFL should be injected as close as possible to the foaming area, (recommended dosages will vary depending on application conditions and foaming severity).
- Petrochem - No Foam Powder (P-NFP) is designed for use in slurries that present foaming problems. It is most compatible with all classes of cement, cement extenders & cement additives, (they also do not change the slurry properties or the quality of the set cement). P-NFP is designed to be blended with the cement, dispersed thoroughly in the water before mixing begins or directly to the slurry as needed.
What is Antifoam used for?
Antifoam oil additives & cement defoamers is a chemical accompaniment that prevents or decreases foam from foaming in industrial process liquids. Defoamers are usually a preventive measure added to the cement blend before mixing. The antifoam will keep the cement from foaming any more than it already has. Antifoam is a chemical that’s highly attractive to oil and gas cementing companies because they provide long-term stability and offers easy handling under cold climates and low temperatures.
What is the difference between Antifoam and Defoamers?
There is the main difference between antifoam and defoamers. Antifoam can prevent foam from foaming and is usually a preventive measure against foaming in cement slurries. Defoamers can be used to lessen foam that already exists. Cement defoamers are typically introduced within the blender when the foaming is already apparent. Both chemicals can help manage the formation of foam within cement slurries, but one is a preventable agent and another is an active problem of removal of foam in cement slurries with issues present.
Contact a Professional Cement Additives Supplier
At Petrochem, we understand that concrete slurries can cause foaming issues when field mixers are measuring the density and balancing the water/cement ratio. Please contact a concrete additive supplier specialist today to find solutions to prevent foaming in cold climate conditions or resolve a cement slurry mix that has high levels of foaming due to poor water/cement ratios. Antifoams and defoamers by Petrochem will resolve your problems and fix possible new ones. Submit your information within our Contact us page to get assisted today about our cement additives.