- 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. Before purchasing these products, the business should understand that:
- P-AFAL tends to float on water - Mix thoroughly within the water before the mixing begins. It can be mixed during the cement slurry preparation, but it has the greatest capability as an antifoam agent when added to the mixed water
- P-AFAL is highly concentrated and should be used at .006gals/SK
- Chemical goggles are strongly recommended when handling these products
- 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 can be fed neat or diluted
- P-DFL should not be diluted to less than 10% by weight
- Dilutions need to be injected over a long period of time and stirred continuously.
- P-DFL should be injected as close as possible to the foaming area
- Recommended dosages vary depending on foaming severity
- Not compatible with copper, brass, natural rubber, and mild steel
- Petrochem - No Foam Powder (P-NFP) was designed to be blended into the cement or added directly to the cement slurry in the tub as needed. P-NFP is normally used at concentrations of -.2% BWOC; but can be added at higher levels where cement slurry properties require high concentrations of powder to be added to the water, the mix, or mixed during the cement slurry preparation process.
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 form to get assisted today about our cement additives.