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Antifoam

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000145

A chemical additive used in drilling fluids to prevent or break down foam formation, which can interfere with mud properties and drilling operations. These agents reduce the surface tension of the fluid, causing air bubbles to coalesce and dissipate. Silicone-based compounds and certain alcohols are effective antifoam agents, typically added in small concentrations.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000145
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000145",
  "term": "Antifoam",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A chemical additive used in drilling fluids to prevent or break down foam formation, which can interfere with mud properties and drilling operations. These agents reduce the surface tension of the fluid, causing air bubbles to coalesce and dissipate. Silicone-based compounds and certain alcohols are effective antifoam agents, typically added in small concentrations.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/antifoam/"
}

Record 163 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.