Industry Challenges in High-Viscosity Foam Control
With the advancement of chemical processing technologies, an increasing number of industries are encountering foam control challenges in high-viscosity media. In resin synthesis, adhesive manufacturing, and lubricant processing, conventional defoamers commonly exhibit the following limitations:
1.Difficulty achieving uniform dispersion in viscous media
2.Slow defoaming speed that fails to meet continuous production requirements
3.Poor stability under high-temperature and high-shear conditions
Technological Breakthrough: Innovative Formulation of Polyether Ester Defoamers
Specifically designed for high-viscosity systems, the new generation of polyether ester defoamers features unique molecular structural designs:
1.Block copolymer structure: Hydrophilic-lipophilic balanced design ensures rapid migration in viscous media
2.Precision molecular weight control: Optimized polymer chain length enhances penetration in non-Newtonian fluids
3.Synergistic enhancement technology: Multiple functional groups work cooperatively to strengthen interface disruption capability
Performance Comparison
Performance Metric
|
Conventional Defoamer
|
Polyether Ester Defoamer
|
Dispersion Time |
>5 minutes |
<1 minute |
Defoaming Efficiency |
60-70% |
>90% |
Duration of Effect |
2-4 hours |
8-12 hours |
Viscosity Adaptability |
<5000cP |
>50000cP |
Case Study: Foam Control in Resin Production
A specialty resin manufacturer experienced severe foaming issues during polymerization:
1.Foam overflow in reactors caused 15% yield reduction
2.Required 3-4 manual defoamer additions per batch
3.Product quality compromised by bubble defects
After implementing customized polyether ester defoamers:
1.Achieved higher efficiency with lower dosage and longer-lasting foam suppression
2.Reduced foam height from 30cm to below 5cm
3.Improved product qualification rate to 99.2%
4.Achieved annual raw material cost savings of approximately ¥600,000