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Merck
CN

A5757

Antifoam B Emulsion

aqueous-silicone emulsion

Synonym(s):

Antifoaming agent B

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NACRES:
NA.25
UNSPSC Code:
12161900
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Quality Segment

form

emulsion

contains

emulsifier (different from those present in Antifoam A emulsion)

technique(s)

cell culture | hybridoma: suitable, microbiological culture: suitable

viscosity

400 cP

density

1.01 g/mL

General description

Antifoam eliminates excessive foaming formed during impingement, due to proteins and/or carbohydrates in the collection medium. Antifoam B emulsion is a silicone based antifoam. Antifoam B emulsion does not affect the growth of bacteria. Antifoam B emulsion functions as an antifoaming agent in shake flask culture of bacteria.

Application

Antifoam B emulsion has been used:
  • to enhance collection efficiency in collection media
  • as a component in stress granule lysis buffer to reduce foaming, in host cell lysis buffer to reduce foaming caused by detergents
  • to improve solubility of antibiotics
  • as a foaming controls in bacterial growth media

Other Notes

A 10% aqueous emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane


Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

>214.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

> 101.1 °C - closed cup

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - PBT - vPvB



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