Defoamers for Agri-Food
Global expertise in defoamers and foam control
With years of experience in the food industry, PMC Ouvrie has developed a wide range of defoamers that comply with international quality standards. Excessive foaming during food processing limits plant capacity, causes costly overflows, and compromises temperature control. Our tailored chemical solutions eliminate foam at the source, ensuring optimal performance and process stability.
Core Regulatory & Quality Commitments
In agri-food processing, compliance isn't optional. Our entire food-grade portfolio is engineered to meet the highest safety benchmarks:
- HACCP Compliance: Formulated and manufactured strictly under Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point guidelines.
- International Certifications: Available with Kosher and Halal certifications to satisfy global market requirements.
- Neutral Organoleptic Profile: Formulated to effectively reduce surface tension without altering the taste, color, or odor of the final food product.
Target Applications & Industry Solutions
| Market Sector | Common Foam Triggers | PMC Ouvrie Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar & Distillation | High-sugar organic loads during extraction and commercial distillation. | EROL™, BIOSPUMEX™, & CLEROL™ to eliminate foam and prevent plant downtime. |
| Vegetable Processing | Saponins and starches released during transport, washing, and blanching. | EROL™ AMPG & X Series customized for specific operating temperatures (5°C to greater than 80°C). |
| Potato & Starch | Heavy starch extraction from potatoes, wheat, corn, and cassava. | High-stability anti-foams that maintain processing speed during washing and slicing. |
| Industrial Biotechnology | Extreme foaming from proteins/surfactants in yeast, enzyme, and amino acid fermentation. | Non-toxic formulations that suppress foam without harming live microorganisms or reducing yield. |
| Other Agri-Food Processes | Meat processing (pork peeling, scalding) and commercial salt production. | DELCLEAN™ and EROL™ specialized blends optimized for high-protein environments |
Technical Performance & Product Ranges
Our formulations leverage diverse chemistries—including natural or esterified surfactants, fatty alcohol aqueous emulsions, and advanced silicone emulsions—to match your exact operating conditions.
EROL™ Series: Advanced vegetable-based and surfactant blends engineered for rapid bubble collapse and long-lasting foam suppression across variable temperature ranges.
BIOSPUMEX™ & CLEROL™: High-performance, low-toxicity formulations designed specifically for demanding fermentation and sugar production lines, protecting downstream biological yields.
DELCLEAN™: Specialized anti-foam agents optimized for cleaning processes (CIP), wastewater treatment in oxygenation basins, and heavy protein extraction, formulated to leave dissolved oxygen levels unaffected.
Testing & Optimization Support
Foam dynamics depend heavily on your specific process chemistry, water hardness, and temperature. PMC Ouvrie provides sample quantities for in-plant trials alongside direct engineering support to determine the exact optimal dosage (typically 10–500 ppm) for your system.
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