Characteristics:
Silicaid® AF-52/30 is a very stable and easy dispersible antifoam, very active in a wide range of temperatures (15 - 95° C). Highly effective antifoam for anionic and non-ionic systems, as well as for low and high pH (1-13).
Applications:
Silicaid® AF-52/30 's characteristics makes it an excellent choice for agriculture formulated plant protection products (pesticides, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides)
Product Properties:
Appearance . . . . . . . . : Milky white liquid.
Density (25°c) . . . . . . : Approx. 1.0
Emulsifier . . . . . . . . . : Non-ionic.
Diluents . . . . . . . . . . . : Water.
Shelf-Life:
Silicaid® AF-52/30 has a shelf life of minimum 6 months if stored in tightly closed original container.
How To Use:
Add Silicaid® AF-52/30 to the spray pot, whenever you prepare your pesticides quantities of about 35 PPM (3.5 ml. for a pot of 100 liters.) will prevent rising of foam during filling or spraying, Quantity needed may be lower or higher depending on your formulation.
Silicaid® AF-52/30 can be added to the spraying pot while and after preparing the fungicides insecticides, herbicide, growth regulators, etc.
For preparation of air spray or ground spray usually about 4-7 ml. is needed for 100 liter spray.
Silicaid® AF-52/30 is recommended also as defoamer in the production of "flowable" formulations at rate of 0.5 - 1%.
Avoid freezing.
Safety Instruction:
Please consult SILICAID AF-52/30 MSDS