antifoam solutions are designed for both instant (defoamer) and sustainedcontrolled (antifoam) applications. These are available in the form of aqueous emulsions, non-aqueous compounds and powder forms. Chemical processes involving high sheer mixing, distillation, fermentation generates excessive foam which affects process efficiency and production capacity. Silicone acts as an excellent process aid in such applications and anti-foams find application in water borne coatings, leather processing, powder and liquid detergents, household cleaning products and as process aids.