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Antifoam A Concentrate

active silicone polymer 100 %

Synonym(s):

Silicone Antifoam Solution

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12161900
NACRES:
NA.25

description

100% active silicone polymer

Quality Level

form

suspension

does not contain

emulsifier

composition

active silicone polymer, 100%

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable
microbiological culture: suitable

General description

Antifoam A Concentrate is an extremely effective foam suppressor for aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It is 100% active silicone polymer. No emulsifiers are present. Antifoam A Concentrate is typically effective at 1-100 ppm. Antifoam A Concentrate should be diluted with 3-10 parts of propylene glycol (aqueous) or vegetable oil (nonaqueous) with slow mixing. The product will be stable in the pH range of 5 to 9. Antifoam A Concentrate can be added directly to a fermentation medium, but it is not recommended that it be pumped to a fermenter on an as-needed basis.

Application

An extremely effective foam suppresser for use in aqueous and non-aqueous systems.
Antifoam A Concentrate has been used as a component of Luria Bertani culture medium for growth of BL21 (DE3) E. coli cells transformed with the plasmids. It has also been used as a constituent in the preparation of aerosol generation fluid.

Reconstitution

1-50 ppm is adequate for most applications.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

>213.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

> 101 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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