Abstract: A lubricating oil composition including: a lubricating base oil; (A) a first defoaming agent, the first defoaming agent being (A1) a first polymer, or (A2) a second polymer, or any combination thereof; and (B) a second defoaming agent, the second defoaming agent being a silicone defoaming agent, the (A1) first polymer including: a first polymer chain including a polysiloxane structure, the polysiloxane structure having a polymerization degree of 5 to 2000 and being represented by the following general formula (1); and a second polymer chain bonded with the first polymer chain, the second polymer chain including a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (2), the (A2) second polymer being a copolymer of a first monomer component and a second monomer component, the first monomer component represented by the general formula (7) or (8), the second monomer component represented by the general formula (9).

Abstract: A lamination process is disclosed. The process is useful for silicone based lamination adhesive compositions, in particular those which cure at or around room temperature.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition including: a lubricant base oil; (A) a first defoaming agent obtainable by a process, the process including the step of: polymerizing (b) at least one defoaming agent monomer in (a) a polymerization solvent under coexistence of (c) a polymer soluble in the polymerization solvent; and (B) a second defoaming agent being a silicone defoaming agent.

Abstract: A defoaming agent including a polymer, the polymer including a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (1); and a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (3): wherein in the general formula (1), X1 is a repeating unit obtainable by polymerization of a first ethylenic unsaturated group; Y1 is a side chain including a linear or branched polysiloxane structure, the polysiloxane structure having a polymerization degree of 5 to 300; and Z1 is a linking group linking the repeating unit X1 and the side chain Y1; wherein in the general formula (3), X2 is a repeating unit obtainable by polymerization of a second ethylenic unsaturated group, Y2 is a C1-30 hydrocarbyl side chain; and Z2 is a linking group linking the repeating unit X2 and the side chain Y2.

Abstract: A defoaming agent comprising: a polymer comprising a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (1): where in the general formula (1), X1 is a repeating unit obtainable by polymerization of an ethylenic unsaturated group; Y1 is a side chain comprising a linear or branched polysiloxane structure, the polysiloxane structure comprising a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (2) and having a polymerization degree of 5 to 300; and Z1 is a linking group linking the repeating unit X1 and the side chain Y1; wherein in the general formula (2), R1 and R2 are each independently an organic group having a carbon number of 1 to 18.

Abstract: A defoaming agent comprising: a polymer comprising a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (1): where in the general formula (1), X1 is a repeating unit obtainable by polymerization of an ethylenic unsaturated group; Y1 is a side chain comprising a linear or branched polysiloxane structure, the polysiloxane structure comprising a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (2) and having a polymerization degree of 5 to 300; and Z1 is a linking group linking the repeating unit X1 and the side chain Y1; wherein in the general formula (2), R1 and R2 are each independently an organic group having a carbon number of 1 to 18.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a defoamer oil compound that contains an organopolysiloxane (A), a fine silica powder (B), and a group (C) that is represented by the organopolysiloxanes of formulas (I) and/or (II) (in the formulas, c, d, and e are each an integer of 0 or more, and at least one of X1 to X3 is the group represented by formula (i)). The component (C) is used as a surface treatment agent for the component (B). The present invention makes it possible to obtain a silicone-based defoamer composition that imparts good initial defoaming properties even in an alkaline foaming liquid, that exhibits very little loss in performance over time, and that has excellent defoaming performance.

Abstract: A reduced foam or reduced foam and water petroleum composition includes crude oil and a preformed antifoam emulsion. The antifoam emulsion includes a hydrophilic continuous phase and a polyorganosiloxane dispersed in the hydrophilic continuous phase. The hydrophilic continuous phase may also contain a demulsifier. The antifoam emulsion includes less than 50 weight percent of a hydrophobic solvent. A method of reducing foam or foam and water in crude oil disposed in a tank is also described.

Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.

Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, methods for preventing, reducing, or eliminating a crude oil emulsion in an oil and/or gas well are provided.

Abstract: Methods for defoaming in hydrocarbon processes include the steps of providing a defoaming agent, and introducing the agent into a hydrocarbon process to inhibit or control foaming in the hydrocarbon process. These methods may be particularly useful in coking processes, especially as to foaming in coke drums. In certain embodiments, defoaming agents may comprise a plurality of carbon nanoparticles. In some embodiments, drag reducing agents may comprise high-molecular weight alkanes. Advantages include, but are not limited to, more efficient and effective foam inhibition, reduced or eliminated product contamination, reduced or eliminated catalyst poisoning, increased refinery production rate, debottlenecking the coker, and reduced cost and consequences of applying too much antifoam.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of defoaming industrial process streams, the methods comprising adding to the industrial process stream an emulsion comprising silicone emulsion droplets in a continuous aqueous phase. Also disclosed herein are defoamer compositions comprising these silicone emulsions and methods of making such compositions.

Abstract: A polyamide hot melt adhesive composition is described comprising the polyamide condensation product of substantially equimolar quantities of: (a) an acid component consisting essentially of one or more polymeric fatty acids and one or more dicarboxylic acids, and (b) an amine component consisting essentially of one or more cyclic aliphatic diamines, one or more non-cyclic aliphatic diamines in which the amine groups are bonded to odd-numbered carbon atoms on the aliphatic chain, and one or more alkylene diamines, and (c) an anti-foaming or defoaming agent comprised of a water based silicone compound comprising 5% solids in water wherein the defoaming agent reduces or eliminates foaming occurring during the condensation reaction providing the condensation product and (d) an acid based catalyst.

Abstract: Methods for defoaming in hydrocarbon processes include the steps of providing a defoaming agent, and introducing the agent into a hydrocarbon process to inhibit or control foaming in the hydrocarbon process. These methods may be particularly useful in coking processes, especially as to foaming in coke drums. In certain embodiments, defoaming agents may comprise a plurality of carbon nanoparticles. In some embodiments, drag reducing agents may comprise high-molecular weight alkanes. Advantages include, but are not limited to, more efficient and effective foam inhibition, reduced or eliminated product contamination, reduced or eliminated catalyst poisoning, increased refinery production rate, debottlenecking the coker, and reduced cost and consequences of applying too much antifoam.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a multigrade lubricant composition which can be used for numerous lubricant applications, but is particularly useful for lubricating a diesel engine. The lubricant composition comprises an oil of lubricating viscosity, a detergent, a dispersant, a viscosity index improver, and a combination of anti-foam agents. The lubricant composition may be used for providing enhanced fuel economy and avoiding air entrainment problems when used in lubricating diesel engines.

Abstract: Particles having an average diameter of at least 30 nanometers include a polymerization product of a silanol, a cyclic silazane, and an isocyanate. The particles are formed in an oil-in-water emulsion which includes less than 0.1 weight percent of a hydrophobic costabilizer. The particles are formed by a method including the step of reacting the silanol and the cyclic silazane and the isocyanate and the step of forming the oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: Methods for defoaming in hydrocarbon processes include the steps of providing a defoaming agent, and introducing the agent into a hydrocarbon process to inhibit or control foaming in the hydrocarbon process. These methods may be particularly useful in coking processes, especially as to foaming in coke drums. In certain embodiments, defoaming agents may comprise a plurality of carbon nanoparticles. In some embodiments, drag reducing agents may comprise high-molecular weight alkanes. Advantages include, but are not limited to, more efficient and effective foam inhibition, reduced or eliminated product contamination, reduced or eliminated catalyst poisoning, increased refinery production rate, debottlenecking the coker, and reduced cost and consequences of applying too much antifoam.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid antifoaming agent comprising the following steps: providing an alkaline solution; adding an oil to the above alkaline solution to produce a saponification reaction; adding a liquid antifoaming agent; and putting aside the mixture containing the above alkaline solution, the oil and the liquid antifoaming agent to form the solid antifoaming agent. The ingredients of the solid antifoaming agent according to the present invention include 5˜40 weight percent vegetable oil, a 20˜40 weight percent sodium hydroxide solution and a 30˜60 weight percent liquid antifoaming agent.

Abstract: A silicone foam control composition comprises a finely divided filler, an organosilicon compound that contains at least two silicon-bonded hydroxy groups in each molecule, an organosilicon compound having at least two silicon-bonded aminoxy groups in each molecule, and optionally an inert fluid. At least (B) and (C) react so the silicone foam control composition has a viscosity of from 1,000 mPa·s to 1,000,000 mPa·s at 25° C. An oil-in-water silicone emulsion composition comprising the silicone foam control composition, a process for making the silicone foam control composition, and a method of using the composition, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a defoaming substance for defoaming an aqueous solution. The defoaming substance includes a defoaming agent and a carrier material intermixed with the defoaming agent to form a solid mass, the carrier material being at least minimally soluble in the aqueous solution. In one embodiment, the carrier material includes at least one type of organic acid. The defoaming agent may include at least one type of silicon-based defoamer. The present disclosure also relates to a method for making a defoaming substance. The method may include selecting a defoaming agent capable of hindering foam formation and reducing foam build-up in an aqueous solution, selecting a carrier material that is at least minimally soluble in the aqueous solution, combining the defoaming agent with the carrier material, and forming the combined defoaming agent and carrier material into a solid defoaming substance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antifoaming agent for vinyl chloride resin slurry. The agent of the present invention may prevent generation of Fish eyes and deteriorate in production efficiency caused by slurry foams without inhibiting inherent transparency of vinyl chloride resins, in the process of preparing the vinyl chloride resins by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing vinyl chloride as a main component in a polymerization reactor.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a polyamide prepared from at least one diamine and at least one dicarboxylic acid in a formulation for defoaming aqueous media. The invention also relates to defoamers for aqueous media that comprise such a polyamide.

Abstract: A process for making a foam control composition comprising a cross-linked polyorganosiloxane in which is dispersed a filler, with hydrophobic surface, comprising step (A) mixing (i) a finely divided filler, (ii) a polyorganosiloxane having on at least two reactive substituents, for example on average two reactive substituents, and (iii) a polyorganosiloxane having at least three reactive substituents, capable of addition reaction via hydrosilylation; (B) hydrosilylation reaction of components (ii) and (iii) until the mixture at least partially gels, followed by applying shearing forces to this at least partially gelled mixture. Optionally step (A) comprises a diluent or solvent and after step (B) an emulsification step is carried out to make the foam control composition into an O/W emulsion.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrates and aqueous compositions (e.g., agrochemical) containing a water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent (e.g., liquid silicone-containing antifoam agent) are disclosed. The water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent is incorporated into the concentrate or composition as a solution of the water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent solubilized in an organic solvent (e.g., isopropyl myristate, butyl cocoate or butyl laurate).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a polyamide prepared from at least one diamine and at least one dicarboxylic acid in a formulation for defoaming aqueous media. The invention also relates to defoamers for aqueous media that comprise such a polyamide.

Abstract: Defoamant solution exhibiting improved foam control performance over an extended time under ASTMD 892 or test method comprising base defoamant diluted in GTL fluid and/or hydrodewaxed waxy feed fluid and/or hydroisomerized/catalytic (and/or solvent) dewaxed waxy feed, the defoamant solution remaining clear with no separation over extended periods of time of storage prior to use.

Abstract: Defoaming compositions employing organopolysiloxanes bearing aryl radicals exhibit surprising efficiency relative to their alkyl counterparts.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (A) an organosilicon compound of the formula Ra(R1O)bR2cSiO(4-a-b-c)/2??(I) in which R2 independently denotes a monovalent, SiC-bonded, optionally substituted, aliphatic cyclic or aliphatic branched hydrocarbon radical having at least 3 carbon atoms, R, and R1 are hydrogen or hydrocarbon radicals, the sum a+b+c?3, the organosilicon compound has at least one unit of the formula (I) with c other than 0, and in at least 50% of all of the units of the formula (I) in the organosilicon compound the sum a+b+c is 2; at least one additive (B) selected from (B1) filler particles and/or (B2) organopolysiloxane resin(s) and optionally (C) an organosilicon compound which has units of the formula (III), R5g(R6O)hSiO(4-g-h)/2 where R5 and R6 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical, g+h?3 and in at least 50% of the units (III), g+h=2, are highly effective and long lasting defoamers.

Abstract: Hydrotropic formulations for enhancing the moisture control in a wide variety of substrates for a range of applications, such formulations include an alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) surfactant, a polyglycol, an antifoaming agent, and water.

Abstract: A foam control composition comprises a polydiorganosiloxane fluid comprising units of the formula where each group R, which may be the same or different, is selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 36 carbon atoms or an aryl group or aralkyl group having up to 36 carbon atoms, the mean number of carbon atoms in the groups R being at least 1.3, and an additive composition having a melting point of at least 35° C. comprising 5-50 parts by weight of a non-polar component (A) and 50-95 parts by weight of a component (B) which is miscible with component (A) and is more polar than component (A), at least one of (A) and (B) being miscible with the polysiloxane fluid.

Abstract: Physiologically acceptable and non-corrosive silicone compositions are used for treating surfaces such as glass, porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, metal, coated metal, plastic, wood, painted wood, cement, leather, textile, cloth, and other hard or soft composite surfaces, to render them water and soil repellent. Volatile organic compound (VOC) free cream, paste, powder and solid compositions are provided by the inclusion of particulate stabilizers in the silicone compositions. Solventless silicone compositions provide numerous advantages with improved water and soil repellency qualities.

Abstract: Defoamer granules containing support materials and silicones for solid laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent and cleaning compositions, obtainable by applying silicones in the form of aqueous emulsions to an added intermediate product of support materials and simultaneously drying and granulating the products in a fluidized bed, with the proviso that at least 85% by weight of the particles have a mean diameter below 1.5 mm, are described.

Abstract: The invention includes a method for defoaming aqueous or non-aqueous foams comprising placing a sonicator probe directly into said foam and thereafter sonicating said foam in pulse mode at a sonication energy of at least about 25 watts/cm2 for a time required to collapse the foam.

Abstract: Products of the reaction between I) the reaction product of reactants comprising A) a linking agent of formula I R4(Y)3  (I)  wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups represent an oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R4 group to form an epoxy group, and R4 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and B) a compound formula II R3(EO)n(PO)m(BO)pX  (II)  wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic or araliphatic oxy or thio group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms or a secondary amino group having from 2 to 36 carbon atoms; n is a number of from 0 to 50; m is a number of from 0 to 50; p is a number of from 0 to 50; and X is hydrogen, or X can be a mercapto group or an amino group in place of a terminal —OH group, provided that when X is mercapto or amino; the sum of n, m, and p must be at least 1; and the mole ratio of A:B is from about 0

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for defoaming aqueous media, comprising as defoamers urea derivatives of the formula I where R1—is a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 30 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 24 carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 30 carbon atoms and one carbonyl group, R2—is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, R3—is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, R4—is an organic radical, preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, and n—is from 0 to 5; in the form of solid particles, which are obtained by crystallization from a clear homogeneous melt dispersed in a carrier medium, and a process of preparation thereof.

Abstract: Defoaming compositions consisting essentially of: A) at least one organosilicone compound having defoaming activity in aqueous based compositions; and B) at least one base catalyzed reaction product of: a) a linking agent of formula I R4(Y)3  (I) wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or a halogen and two Y groups on adjacent carbons in R4 and an oxygen may be an epoxy group, and R4 is an alkane triyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and b) a compound of formula II R3(EO)n(PO)m(BO)pX  (II) wherein R3 is defined in the specification; n, m, and p are 0 to 50; X is hydrogen, mercapto group or amino group; when X is other than hydrogen, the sum of m, n, and p must be at least 1; the mole ratio of I:II is from about 0.6:1 to about 5:1; and aqueuos compositions containing them.

Abstract: Silicone compositions are used for treating nonporous surfaces such as glass, porcelain, ceramic, polished or painted metal, plastic, and the like, to render them water, soil and stain repellent. Volatile organic compound (VOC) free cream, paste, powder and solid compositions are provided by the inclusion of stabilizers in the silicone compositions. Solventless silicone compositions provide numerous advantages and improved water/soil repellency qualities.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for defoaming aqueous media, comprising as defoamers urea derivatives of the formula I where R1 is a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 30 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 24 carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 30 carbon atoms and one carbonyl group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, R3 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, R4 is an organic radical, preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, and n is from 0 to 5; in the form of solid particles, which are obtained by crystallization from a clear homogeneous melt dispersed in a carrier medium, and a process of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam control composition and to its use in foaming systems. More particularly, this invention relates to a foam control composition comprising a polysiloxane and a resin-filler made from MQ resins having at least one polyoxyalkylene group. The compositions of this invention exhibit excellent defoam effects and antifoam persistency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures comprising at least one polysiloxane defoamer, at least one emulsifier, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one polyurethane thickener and water, to a process for the production thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A method for restricting air entrapment in white water of a paper making process is described, which comprises adding to said white water a polysiloxane having an Si--C bonded substituent with at least one ether or alcohol oxygen. Preferably certain siloxane oxyalkylene copolymers or certain siloxane oxyalcohols are used.

Abstract: Foaming of a lube oil comprising a base stock derived from wax isomeration and an additive package is effectively reduced to within specification limits of 50 ml/ml over a temperature range of from at least 24.degree. C. to 93.5.degree. C. by adding to the oil an effective amount of an antifoamant exhibiting a spreading coefficient of at least about 2 mN/m. This has been found to be particularly effective in reducing foaming of lube oils containing a mixture of a wax isomerate oil and a petroleum oil fraction. Antifoamants typically used with conventional lube oils containing one or more petroleum fraction base stocks, but which do not exhibit a spreading coefficient of at least 2 mN/m with the wax isomerate containing oil, have been found not to be effective in reducing the foaming of the oil.

Abstract: Liquid foam control compositions provide good control for liquid detergent formulations, while being storage stable both before and after incorporation into liquid detergent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diesel fuel and lubrication oil defoaming agents, and crude oil demulsifiers, as well as methods for using same. In particular, the defoaming agents and demulsifiers are comprised of copolymers which have structures constituting a backbone of polysiloxane onto which is grafted an organic group. These structures comprise a polymer of the formula MD.sub.x D'.sub.y D".sub.z M, where M is O.sub.0.5 Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3, D is a OSi(CH.sub.3).sub.2, D' is OSi(CH.sub.3)R, D" is OSi(CH.sub.3)R', R is a polyhydric C.sub.6 -C.sub.28 organic group, R' is a phenol derivative or a long chain aliphatic group or polyethers, z is between 0 and 80, x+y+z is between 10-200, x/z is .gtoreq.1, and x/(y+z) is between about 1 and about 5, or formula M'D.sub.a M' where M' is O.sub.0.5 Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 R, a is between 4-10, and R and D are the same as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling foam in a foam producing system comprising adding to the foam producing system a dispersible silicone composition comprising (I) a silicone composition prepared by reacting (i) a polyorganosiloxane, (ii) a silicon compound, optionally (iii) a finely divided filler, and (iv) a catalytic amount of a compound for promoting the reaction of the other components and (II) a hydrocarbon oil. The hydrocarbon oil is effective as a dispersing agent for the silicone composition (I). The hydrocarbon oil-containing compositions are easier to handle, and produce less waste and its dispersion into mineral oil based formulations is more efficient.