Defoamer for Fermentation – Reliable Foam Control for Bioprocesses

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Defoamer for Fermentation

Prevent Foam. Protect Microbial Integrity. Optimize Bioconversions.

Pacific Texchem Pvt. Ltd. offers a fermentation-grade defoamer engineered to eliminate foam in bioreactors, enzymatic tanks, and fermentation vessels. It enables better oxygen transfer, consistent yield, and microbial balance for pharma, enzyme, bioethanol, and food-based fermentation units.

Manufactured in our GMP-compliant facility at Ambernath, with a 2000 MT/month capacity, and exported via our Andheri head office, we deliver performance-driven solutions worldwide.

We supply PAN India and export across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

What Is This Product?

This product is a high-purity, food-safe, low-toxicity antifoam agent formulated to reduce surface tension and collapse foam without harming microbial cultures. It works under aerobic and anaerobic conditions and is compatible with both batch and continuous fermentation systems.

Key Benefits

  1. Prevents foaming in yeast, bacterial, and fungal fermentations

  2. Maintains oxygen transfer rates (OTR) and mass transfer efficiency

  3. Reduces batch contamination risks and overflow

  4. Suitable for food, pharma, enzyme, and ethanol fermentation

  5. Complies with international food & pharma safety norms

Applications

  • Enzyme fermentation (protease, amylase, cellulase)
  • Yeast and bacterial fermentations (lactic acid, ethanol)
  • Biopharma production (antibiotics, insulin, hormones)
  • Amino acid and organic acid fermentation
  • Food & beverage fermentation (dairy, brewing, pickling)

Technical Snapshot: Everything You Need to Know

Property Specification
Appearance Milky white to clear emulsion
Composition Non-ionic surfactant base / silicone-free
Solubility Water-dispersible
pH (1% solution) 6.5 – 8.0
Dosage 0.02% – 0.1% depending on process volume
Shelf Life 12 months
Packaging 50 kg / 200 kg food-grade HDPE drums

Environmental Compliance & Safety

  • Food-grade compliant (FSSAI / GRAS listed components)
  • Free from APEO, heavy metals, and harmful solvents
  • Compatible with ZLD and clean-in-place (CIP) systems

How Can We Help?

If you need any helps,please feel free to contact us.

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Packaging Options

We offer secure and high-volume packaging options to meet industrial demands:

50 kg HDPE Drums
(All products are in liquid form only)

200 kg HDPE Drums
(All products are in liquid form only)

Custom bulk options on request
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Why Industry Leaders Choose Pacific Texchem Pvt. Ltd.

Pacific Texchem Pvt. Ltd. is more than a manufacturer — we’re your global specialty chemical partner trusted for reliability, consistency, and customization.

  • 01

    ISO 9001:2015 Certified Operations

  • 02

    ZDHC level 3 certified

  • 03

    R&D-backed Formulation Support

  • 04

    Eco-Compliant & Sustainable Chemistry

  • 05

    Global Shipping to 25+ Countries

  • 06

    Bulk Supply with Custom Packaging

  • 07

    Decades of Technical Know-How

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No. It maintains microbial viability and improves productivity.

Absolutely. It’s GMP and food-grade compliant.

Via inline dosing pumps or direct tank addition.

Usually 0.02% – 0.1%, depending on foam levels.

No. It can be added aseptically or filtered if required.

No. It’s silicone-free and residue-free.

Yes. It has low environmental impact.

Yes. It performs well in both oxygen-rich and oxygen-deprived environments.

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