GEO® 8050 DEFOAMER is a liquid anionic wetting agent with numerous applications. Among the most active wetting agents on the market, it also exhibits rewetting capabilities. It tolerates dilute acid solutions but will hydrolyze in alkali solutions. can act as a defoamer in certain systems by reducing surface tension. is used as a liquid defoamer for "wet process" phosphoric acid manufacture and can be used with a variety of phosphate rock feedstocks.

Supplied By: Geo Specialty Chemicals

Product Code: Q06820

Regional Availability: Canada

Chemical Name: Docusate sodium

Functions: Defoamer, Wetting Agent

CAS Number: 577-11-7

Chemical Family: Anionics

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Product Highlights

    GEO 8050 provides the following benefits in actual plant usage:

    • Significantly lower defoamer costs per ton of acid produced.
    • Increases filtration rates.
    • Promotes more complete reaction.
    • Does not affect rubber tank and hose linings.
    • Does not discolor or clog filter cloths.

    Applications & Uses

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    • GEO-8050 is a liquid anionic wetting agent with numerous applications. Among the most active wetting agents on the market, it also exhibits rewetting capabilities.
    • GEO-8050 tolerates dilute acid solutions, but will hydrolyze in alkali solutions.
    • GEO 8050 can act as a defoamer in certain systems by reducing surface tension.
    • GEO 8050 is used as a liquid defoamer for “wet process” phosphoric acid manufacture.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear off - white liquid

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Regional Availability
    • Canada
    Packaging Information

    GEO 8050 is shipped in 55 gallon (200 liter) lined fiber drums.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Keep from freezing. Protect in transit. Storage at room temperature is advised. If frozen, GEO 8050 may congeal or stratify if this occurs, allow the product to warm to room temperature & mix well before using