Fatty Alcohol Defoamer for the Paper Industry
Yuanwang is a professional defoamer supplier in China. Our fatty alcohol defoamer primarily serves customers in the paper, textile, painting and chemical industries.
Foam is a serious problem in the paper industry. Fatty alcohol defoamers are O/W-type formulations composed of specialized hydroxyl compounds, small amounts of boosters, and dispersants. They can clear foam with high effectiveness, suppress foam, and lower costs for you.
Yuanwang alcohol based antifoams advantages:
✅ Fast defoaming speed;
✅ No interference with papermaking or sizing performance;
✅ Strong defoaming in white water from waste-paper-based production;
✅ Easily dispersible in water, applicable to all paper types and processes
What is an Antifoaming Agent in the Paper Industry?
In papermaking process, the air and small bubbles present in white water and pulp significantly impact the quality of paper. Papermaking defoamers are made to solve the foaming problem. Yuanwang’s antifoaming agent is specifically designed to provide you with a solution to foam problems in paper and coating processes.
Yuanwang is well-regarded by clients for its high quality and lower cost. The paper industry’s defoamer excels at suppressing foam. It prevents secondary foam and improves product quality.
Fatty Alcohol Defoamer China Supplier
Yuanwang Company is a professional manufacturer of antifoam chemicals, equipped with advanced facilities and capable of producing 20,000 tons of surfactant-based defoamers annually.
We continuously innovate to improve our products and have developed a range of fatty alcohol defoamers to meet diverse customer needs. Below are some of our best-selling models.
Model 1 - YW601L
Ideal for: White water systems (white water pool); continuous dosing via pump
Recommended dosage: 100–500 g per ton of paper
Why choose YW601L?
YW601L is a liquid, high-carbon alcohol defoamer with 30% active content, engineered specifically for low-temperature, low-speed paper machines (white water 20–40 °C, machine speed below 500 m/min). It delivers fast and lasting foam control without affecting sizing performance—making it a smart and economical choice for papermakers.
Standout Benefits:
✅ Reliable performance even in low-temperature conditions
✅ Cost-effective solution for daily operations
✅ Sizing-friendly formula that protects paper quality
Model 2 - YW601H (High Temperature Defoamer)
Ideal For: White water systems (white water pool); continuous dosing via pump
Recommended dosage: 100–500 g per ton of paper
Why choose YW601H?
YW601H is a liquid, high-carbon alcohol defoamer with 30% active content, specially optimized for high-temperature, high-speed paper machines (white water 40–60 °C, machine speed above 500 m/min). It offers exceptional deaeration performance without affecting sizing, delivering excellent cost performance and strong stability for demanding papermaking environments.
Standout Benefits:
✅ Perfectly suited for high-temperature, high-speed applications
✅ Outstanding deaeration efficiency
✅ Long-lasting and stable performance
Fatty Alcohol Defoamer for Papermaking
YW601H (High Temp & High Speed) | YW601L (Low Temp & Low Speed)
Why Fatty Alcohol Defoamer?
Fatty alcohol based defoamer is widely used in papermaking for excellent defoaming & degassing performance. It does NOT affect sizing, has high cost-performance, and is suitable for various paper types including corrugated paper, coated paper, tissue paper, cultural paper, kraft paper, specialty paper and newsprint.
YW601H • High Speed & High Temp
White water: 40–60°C
Machine speed: ≥500 m/min
YW601L • Standard & Cost Effective
White water: 20–40°C
Machine speed: ＜500 m/min
| Item | YW601H | YW601L |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fatty Alcohol | Fatty Alcohol |
| Appearance | White / Yellowish Liquid | White / Yellowish Liquid |
| Nonvolatile Content | 29±1.0% | 29±1.0% |
| pH Value | 6.0 – 8.0 | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Application Temp | 40 – 60°C | 20 – 40°C |
| Machine Speed | ≥ 500 m/min | ＜ 500 m/min |
| Features |
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| Applications | Corrugated, Coated, Tissue, Cultural, Kraft, Specialty, Newsprint | |
| Packaging | 25kg / 200kg drum / 1000kg IBC | |
| Loading (20GP) | 25kg: 15MT | 200kg: 16MT | 1000kg: 20MT | |
| Documents | ||
Defoamer Fatty Alcohol Characteristics
Physical Characteristics:
Control foam formation and persistence. Reduce foam to improve paper quality and density. Boost equipment efficiency and uptime, and cut maintenance. This will improve your production.
Product Safety:
– Non-toxic, odorless, and causes no post-use pollution
– Classified as non-flammable and non-explosive
Fatty Alcohol Antifoam Packaging
Specifications:
>> 25 kg drum
>> 200 kg drum
>> tonnage container
Container Loading:
>> 20GP container, 15 tons (25 kg drums, 24 drums/pallet)
>> 20GP container, 16 tons (200 kg drums, 4 drums/pallet, convenient for use, the most popular choice among customers)
>> 20GP container, 20 tons (tonnage container, no pallets needed)
200 kg drum.
Fatty Alcohol Antifoam Storage
Suitable temperature: 5–35°C or 0–30°C
Storage conditions: Keep in a cool, dark, well-ventilated, and dry place
Storage method: Store sealed to prevent moisture, strong acids, strong alkalis, and avoid contamination by impurities
Shelf life: 12 months
Defoamer Solutions for Paper Processing
The paper industry uses the most defoamer fatty alcohol. When using a papermaking defoamer, choose one that fits your process. Yuanwang can provide tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
1. Effective defoaming
Our defoamer fatty alcohol controls foam effectively. It works fast and lasts a long time. Our solutions ensure smooth production and boost productivity.
2. Broad compatibility
Our defoamers for the paper industry work with many systems and formulations. They are compatible with high-temperature and high-pH environments. All work well with your process without side effects or residue buildup.
3. Cost-effectiveness
Our defoamer cuts costs by controlling foam at low doses. Our products ensure that you get the greatest foam suppression with minimal waste.
Why Choose Yuanwang
🏅 Experience: We have many years of experience in defoamer research and development. Our company has more than 10 engineers with 20 years of application experience.
🏅 Product Quality: Our fatty alcohol defoamers are specifically developed to solve your pain points. They clear foam with greater speed and thoroughness.
🏅 Process stability: We have a pro production line and an R&D team. We can make various defoamers to meet your different needs. We ensure timely delivery for you. So that you can bring your products to market efficiently.
🏅 Price: Competitive pricing. Ensure you get the maximum benefit with the minimum cost.
🏅 Certificates: Our antifoam chemical products are backed by globally recognized certifications, ensuring top-tier quality and sustainability. Certified under ISO9001 for Quality Management and ISO14001 for Environmental Management.
Customized Fatty Alcohol Defoamer
- Yuanwang antifoam chemicals provides you with different grades of products and customized solutions.
- We have more than 10 engineers with 20 years of application experience tailored to your needs
- Yuanwang has established long-term supply relationships with more than 10 large paper manufacturers.
- We work closely with our customers to understand your individual needs.
Performance Test of Fatty Alcohol Defoamer in Papermaking White Water
Test Equipment & Materials: Recirculating foam tester, our in-house fatty alcohol defoamer, customer sample #1, customer sample #2, on-site packaging paper white water (pH 7.2, solids content 1.8%).
Test Conditions: Liquid flow rate: 6 L/min; Temperature: 35°C; Defoamer dosage: 5 μL
Test Procedure:
1) Fill a 1000 mL cylinder with white water and recirculate until foam stabilizes at the 1000 mL mark.
2) Precisely inject 5 μL of defoamer.
3) Defoaming efficiency test: Record the time until foam completely collapses.
4) Foam suppression durability test: Continue recirculation and record the time for foam to regenerate to 500 mL (foam suppression duration).
Test Conclusions:
In simulated real papermaking white water conditions, our fatty alcohol defoamer:
✅ Defoams over 2.5× faster than competing products
✅ Doubles foam suppression duration
✅ Delivers visible results at micro-dosage, significantly reducing usage cost
Please contact the technical engineer to obtain your customized solution.
Fatty Alcohol Defoamer Use
In papermaking, white water is 20-60°C. Air mixes in during circulation, causing foam. Also, leftover chemicals from the additives create small bubbles in the white water. After adding papermaking defoamers, the foam is gone. The defoamers’ strong suppression prevents new foam during later production stages.
Also, in addition to fillers and pigments, additives must be added in the coating prep process. These include dispersants and wetting agents. They will cause foam during the coating process. Adding paper defoamer avoids problems caused by foam. It prevents uneven coating and inconsistent thickness. This improves the coating quality.
Request Your Free Sample for Testing!
At Yuanwang, we understand that seeing is believing. If you’re looking for a reliable fatty alcohol defoamer supplier or defoamer solution, we invite you to try our products！
– Sample package: Defoamer fatty alcohol chemical is different from other types of products such as HPMC powder, it is in a liquid form, so we packed the bottles in cartons.
– Product brochures: Yuanwang provides free product brochures for you. Patiently guided by skilled engineers, we provide you with suitable solutions free of charge.
– Fast shipping: We’ll dispatch your sample via FedEx or DHL, ensuring timely and secure delivery.
▶️ Don’t miss the opportunity! Request your free sample today and get one step closer to achieving better results!
FAQs
Have any questions? We are always here to help you.
A defoamer is a surfactant. It eliminates foam caused by vibrations and other factors during production. Fatty alcohol defoamer is silicone-free. It leaves no silicone residue. Using fatty alcohols as defoamers has advantages as below:
1. It quickly removes gases from pulp and eliminates foam in water.
2. It is stable at high temperatures and strong alkalis. So, it is very effective.
3. It is cheap and widely used in papermaking, white water systems, and wastewater treatment.
Many papermaking defoamers are available. They include polyether, fatty, silicone, kerosene, and fatty alcohol types. Each suits a different process. These defoamer types have unique traits. They address foam issues in papermaking and suit various scenarios. The specific types are as follows:
1. Fatty Alcohol Defoamers
2. Polyether Defoamers
3. Fatty Defoamers
5. Kerosene Defoamers
In summary, choosing papermaking defoamers is based on the specific application. Each type has its pros and cons. Fatty alcohol defoamers are now the top choice in high-end paper production. They are very efficient and have a lower impact.
Only substances with low solubility and high dispersibility can be effective defoamers. They must break and suppress foam well. This maximizes their dispersibility. It allows foam suppression and breaking to work together.
A good defoamer should possess the following properties:
1. Strong Defoaming Ability: Requires a small dosage to be effective.
2. Non-Reactive: Does not alter the fundamental properties of the foaming system upon addition.
3. Low Surface Tension: Facilitates effective foam suppression.
4. Good Surface Compatibility: Maintains balance at the surface level.
5. Good Heat Resistance: Remains effective under high temperatures.
6. Excellent Diffusibility and Penetration: Ensures thorough distribution within the system.
7. Chemical Stability: Resistant to oxidation and maintains performance over time.
8. Good Gas Solubility and Permeability: Allows effective gas management.
9. Low Solubility in Foaming Solutions: Minimizes interference in the foaming system.
10. Non-Physiologically Active: High safety and low toxicity for users.
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