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DeFoam 3000
Improved Formula to Knock Back Foam Fast
- Effective under aerobic and anaerobic conditions
- Extremely concentrated to work at low dose rates with long lasting results
- Safe for biological processes and does not contain any silicas
- For persistent foaming consult your technical consultant
For Microthrix and Nocardia foam, please see Qwik Zyme L and Foam Buster
$250.00 – $11,560.00
Product Info
DeFoam 3000 is a 100% concentrated defoamer, formulated to rapidly deflate foam by creating a monomolecular film. This film spreads across the water surface, quickly collapsing foam. DeFoam 3000 does not contain any emulsifiers, making it safe and effective in biological wastewater processes. It can be used in aerobic or anaerobic processes, wherever foaming is a concern.
DeFoam 3000 is composed of a concentrated blend of essential oils that works to quickly flatten the foam. Its concentration means even a small dose of DeFoam 3000 will take care of large amounts of foaming. For best results, apply directly to the surface of the foam.
Say No to Silica Defoamers!
Industrial defoaming agents are often silica-based and we strongly recommend against them in biological systems. The silica formulas are harmful to bacterial life and interfere with settling. DeFoam 3000 does not contain silica, and works with your wastewater plant’s biology.
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DeFoam 3000 | Silicone Defoamer | |
Activeness of product | 100% active | Generally 10% active |
Emulsions | No emulsions | Contains emulsions, which disperse biological floc |
Time taken to see results | Knocks down foam at a slightly slower rate | Rapidly knocks down foam |
Lenght of effectiveness | Lasts for 6 to 8 hours | Lasts for 30 minutes to 2 hours |
Dosage | 1/2 to 1 gallon per 1,000 square feet | 5 to 10 gallons per 1,000 square feet |
Odor | Essential oil aroma and strength | Chemical odor |
Dose Rates
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Daily Average Flow
Daily Dose
100,000 GPD
1 pt - 1 qt
500,000 GPD
1 qt - 1 gal
1 MGD
2 qt - 2 gal
Anaerobic Digester
Digester Capacity
Initial Dose (Contact your Technical Rep for assistance with maintenance dosing in anaerobic digesters)
500,000 gal
1-5 gal
1,000,000 gal
5-10 gal
Companion Products
To get rid of foaming filaments, like Microthrix and Nocardia, our Foam Buster and Qwik-Zyme L address the root cause of foaming and eliminate problematic filaments.
Applications and Benefits
- Dairy
- Food processing
- Municipal
- Refineries
- Manure pits
- Works at low dose rates
- Contains zero emulsifiers or silicas
- Long-lasting
- Ultra-concentrated
Gary Shock (TX) –
Worked great at breaking down and dispersing the foam very quickly. Applied directly on foam for best results just like the instructions said to.
Brandon Trevino –
Deformed worked great and fast. Applied directly on foam and watched it disappear. Will use again in future for sure.
Jakob F (WI) –
De-Foam 3000 is an amazing product. We can add a half gallon a day to keep our foam under control in bad foaming conditions. We personally have seen it drop 7 feet of foam in 15 minutes in our digester. Great product.
Erin S (WI) –
DeFoam 3000 is amazing. We would not get through without it. It immediately takes down our aerobic digester foam by feet, in minutes.
Jacob N. (ID) –
I’ve been using this defoamer for 2.5 years in 1 million gallon continuous stir manure digester and it has been working extremely well and keeping our profits up.