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Fermentation

Achieve Optimal Fermentation with Momentive's High-Performance Antifoams​

​Fermentation, a vital process in food, pharma, and nutraceutical production, involves the conversion of organic matter, such as sugars, starch, cellulose, and proteins, into valuable products. ​

​To ensure efficient fermentation, antifoams play a crucial role in controlling foam formation and preventing product contamination.​

​Momentive offers a specialized range of SAG™ and ESCA™ antifoams, and emulsion compounds specifically designed for fermentation applications. Our high-performance solutions meet rigorous quality and regulatory standards, providing optimal foam control and ensuring product integrity.​

Enhanced Yield, Quality, and Safety by Using Antifoams in Fermentation Processes

Improved Yield: Antifoams help maintain optimal oxygen transfer rates, leading to enhanced microbial activity and increased product yield.​​

Consistent Quality: Steady fermentation conditions ensured by antifoams result in uniform product quality.​

Prevented Fouling: Antifoams help prevent fouling of filters and membranes in downstream processing applications.​

Maximized Capacity: Antifoams prevent foam overflow, allowing for maximum utilization of fermenter capacity.​

Minimized Contamination: Antifoams can reduce the risk of contamination by preventing overflow and exposure in sterile GMP processes.​

Enhanced Safety: Antifoams can enhance the safety of the fermentation process by reducing foam-related hazards.​

How Our Products Can Help You

  • Tailored Antifoams: We offer a comprehensive range of Silicone, Non-Silicone, and Hybrid solutions designed to meet diverse fermentation needs.​

  • High Performance: Our SAG™ and ESCA™ antifoams deliver exceptional performance at low concentrations, minimizing impact on cell culture yield.​

  • Sterile Solutions: Committed to maintaining sterile environments, we provide sterilizable antifoams compatible with downstream separation processes.​

  • Dispersible and Dilutable: Our antifoams are readily dispersible, have low solubility in fermentation systems, and are easily diluted with polyols for increased dosage rates.​

  • Certified Quality: SAG™, ESCA™, and BC SIMETHICONE antifoams adhere to strict quality standards and regulations. Halal, Kosher, and UK API GMP* certified antifoams are available.​

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