Purpose information

Code:
ATFMA

Name:
Antifoaming Agent

Routes Of administration:
Oral , Topical

Comment:
Chemicals which reduce the tendency of finished products to generate foam on shaking or agitation. The ability to control foaming is important during the mixing and filling of products and in those products which should not foam during consumer use. The absence of foam provides the consumer with air-free products and facilitates maintenance of consistent fill weights during bottling. Called antifoams for short.