Defoamers
Tulco Inc develops surface modified precipitated silica additives designed to enhance performance, stability, and efficiency in defoamer formulations. With more than forty years of experience in silica surface modification, Tulco supports formulators working in foam sensitive processes where reliable control, consistent performance, and process stability are essential.
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Tulco treated silicas are engineered to integrate effectively into a wide range of defoamer systems, including silicone based, oil based, and powder defoamer formulations. By tailoring surface chemistry and particle characteristics, Tulco products support efficient foam knockdown while maintaining formulation stability during storage, handling, and application.
Whether optimizing an existing defoamer or developing a new formulation, Tulco provides proven treated silica solutions backed by decades of technical expertise. Contact Tulco to discuss application requirements or request additional technical information.
Performance Benefits in Defoamer Applications
In defoamer systems, Tulco applies advanced surface treated silicas developed through application driven additive development to improve foam destruction and control. Hydrophobic silica particles act at the foam interface, disrupting bubble structure and accelerating foam collapse in both dynamic and static processing environments.
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Tulco silica additives also support rheology and formulation stability within defoamer systems. Controlled viscosity helps prevent settling, separation, and inconsistent dispersion of active components, ensuring predictable performance throughout the life of the formulation.
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In powder defoamer applications, Tulco engineered porous silicas serve as carriers for liquid defoaming agents. These materials convert liquid systems into free flowing powders suitable for dry blend applications such as cement, mortar, detergents, and other solid formulations. The result is improved handling, uniform distribution, and reliable foam control during processing.
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By incorporating hydrophobic silica, formulators can often reduce overall oil content while maintaining or improving defoaming efficiency. This enables lower dosage rates, improved cost efficiency, and reduced impact on the surrounding formulation.
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Tulco treated silicas are used across a broad range of defoamer applications, including coatings, paints, pulp and paper processing, construction materials, industrial cleaners, and detergent systems. Compatibility with multiple chemistries and formulation approaches allows for flexible integration into both standard defoamer products and highly application specific systems.
The Tailored Solution
Collaboration is central to how Tulco works with customers. When standard products do not fully meet formulation or performance requirements, Tulco offers custom treated silica development to address specific defoamer performance goals. Tulco also provides manufacturing and packaging support for customers facing internal capacity constraints, offering dependable production and flexible packaging solutions.
Technical data sheets and safety documentation are available to support formulation development, regulatory compliance, and production scale up.
Tulco’s technical team works closely with customers to provide product selection guidance and application support throughout the development process to help ensure consistent, dependable performance in defoamer systems.
