BAAR Techologies

BAARTECH ANTIFOAMS

Baartech antifoam technologies

Precision Foam Control. Engineered Performance.

Foam is often underestimated, yet it is one of the most critical factors affecting manufacturing efficiency, formulation stability, and field performance.

At BAAR Technologies, we have transformed foam control into an engineering discipline. Our antifoam technologies are designed not simply to eliminate foam, but to optimize production processes, improve formulation quality, protect equipment, and maximize operational efficiency across the entire agricultural value chain..

From fermentation to formulation, from manufacturing plants to field applications, our advanced silicone technologies deliver fast knockdown, long-lasting suppression, outstanding chemical compatibility, and exceptional performance under the most demanding processing conditions. Our portfolio combines proprietary silicone compounds, high-performance emulsions, electrolyte-resistant technologies, and sustainable solutions engineered for modern agricultural formulations.

Whether your challenge involves:

  • Agrochemical formulations;
  • Fertilizer manufacturing;
  • Fermentation processes;
  • Biological products;
  • Water conditioning systems;
  • Industrial processing;

BAAR Technologies offers a specialized foam control solution developed to deliver maximum efficiency with minimum dosage.

More than antifoams, we deliver engineered foam management systems that improve productivity, enhance formulation performance, and create measurable value for our customers.

BAAR Technologies: Engineering Foam Control. Delivering Performance.

Baartech A-1069

BAARTECH A-1069 is a premium high-performance silicone antifoam emulsion specifically developed for applications requiring exceptional foam control under aggressive processing conditions.

Its proprietary formulation combines multiple silicone active technologies with an advanced emulsifying system and carefully selected performance enhancers, providing outstanding foam knockdown, long-lasting foam suppression, and excellent resistance to acidic environments.

The high concentration of active antifoam components enables very low treatment dosages, delivering maximum efficiency while reducing overall consumption and formulation costs.

Designed for the most demanding applications, BAARTECH A-1069 maintains excellent performance in low pH systems, high electrolyte media, elevated temperatures, and formulations containing high surfactant levels, where conventional antifoam emulsions often lose effectiveness.

Key Features

  • High concentration of silicone active ingredients;
  • Very low dosage requirements;
  • Outstanding acid resistance;
  • Excellent performance in low pH formulations;
  • Rapid foam knockdown;
  • Long-lasting foam suppression;
  • Proprietary combination of silicone active technologies;
  • Exclusive high-efficiency emulsifying system;
  • Excellent resistance to electrolytes;
  • High thermal stability;
  • Excellent storage stability;
  • Outstanding cost-performance ratio.

Baartech A-1063

Long-Lasting Silicone Antifoam Emulsion

BAARTECH A-1063 is a high-performance silicone antifoam emulsion developed to provide durable and reliable foam control in demanding agricultural and industrial applications. Built around an innovative emulsification technology, it combines rapid foam knockdown with exceptional persistence, maintaining effective foam suppression throughout extended processing and mixing operations.

Designed for applications where foam tends to regenerate during continuous agitation or recirculation, BAARTECH A-1063 delivers consistent long-lasting performance while remaining highly compatible with a broad range of aqueous formulations.

Key Features

  • High-performance 20% silicone antifoam emulsion;
  • Outstanding long-lasting foam control;
  • Excellent foam suppression persistence during prolonged agitation;
  • Fast initial foam knockdown;
  • Innovative emulsification technology for enhanced performance;
  • Excellent dispersion throughout aqueous systems;
  • Effective at low dosage rates;
  • Broad compatibility with agrochemical and industrial formulations;
  • Stable emulsion with excellent storage stability;
  • Reliable performance under continuous processing conditions.

Technical Advantages

BAARTECH A-1063 was specifically engineered for applications where maintaining foam control over time is as important as eliminating foam initially. Its advanced emulsification system promotes efficient distribution of the silicone active phase while helping preserve antifoam effectiveness during prolonged mixing, pumping, and recirculation.

This balanced performance enables formulators to achieve rapid defoaming together with extended foam suppression, reducing the need for repeated antifoam additions and contributing to more efficient process operation.

Typical Applications

  • Agricultural tank mix systems;
  • Fertilizer formulations;
  • Herbicide formulations;
  • Fungicide formulations;
  • Insecticide formulations;
  • Adjuvant formulations;
  • Suspension concentrates (SC);
  • Industrial aqueous processes;
  • Mixing tanks and recirculating systems;
  • Manufacturing processes requiring extended foam control.

Benefits

BAARTECH A-1063 helps maintain stable processing conditions by combining rapid foam elimination with excellent long-term foam suppression. Its durable performance minimizes foam reformation during extended operations, improving process efficiency, reducing product losses, and supporting consistent manufacturing and field application performance.

Baartech A-1019

High Performance Tank Mix Antifoam

BAARTECH A-1019 is a high-performance silicone antifoam emulsion specifically developed to control foam generated during agricultural tank mixing and spray preparation.

Despite its 10% silicone active content, its proprietary silicone active combination and optimized emulsification technology deliver exceptional foam knockdown, rapid dispersion, and long-lasting foam control, outperforming many comparable products in its class.

Designed for demanding field conditions, BAARTECH A-1019 disperses quickly throughout the spray solution, providing immediate foam suppression while maintaining excellent compatibility with a broad range of agrochemical formulations.

Key Features

  • High-performance 10% silicone antifoam emulsion;
  • Outstanding foam knockdown during tank mixing;
  • Fast dispersion throughout the spray solution;
  • Excellent compatibility with fertilizers, pesticides, and adjuvants;
  • Effective at low dosage rates;
  • Rapid defoaming combined with persistent foam control;
  • Stable emulsion designed for routine agricultural use;
  • Helps improve mixing efficiency and tank filling operations;
  • Reduces foam overflow, product losses, and operator downtime.

Typical Applications

  • Agricultural tank mix antifoam;
  • Fertilizer formulations and spray solutions;
  • Herbicide spray mixtures;
  • Fungicide formulations;
  • Insecticide formulations;
  • Biological crop protection products;
  • Adjuvant concentrates;
  • Water conditioning systems;
  • Liquid agricultural formulations where foam generation is undesirable.

Benefits

BAARTECH A-1019 helps applicators prepare spray solutions faster and more efficiently by rapidly eliminating foam generated during mixing and agitation. Its excellent dispersibility allows the active silicone system to distribute uniformly throughout the tank, providing consistent foam control during preparation, transport, and application.

The result is cleaner tank operations, improved productivity, reduced product losses, and greater operational efficiency in everyday agricultural applications.

Baartech A-977

BAARTECH A-977 is a premium 50% total solids silicone antifoam emulsion developed with a proprietary combination of highly efficient silicone actives and an exclusive emulsifying system that maximizes antifoam performance.

Its intelligent formulation promotes rapid dispersion of the silicone active throughout the foaming medium, enabling fast foam knockdown and long-lasting foam suppression. Rather than relying solely on silicone concentration, BAARTECH A-977 is engineered to maximize the efficiency of its active ingredients through optimized formulation technology.

Although formulated as a 50% total solids emulsion, BAARTECH A-977 delivers outstanding foam control by preserving the performance characteristics of a 74% total solids silicone antifoam concentrate used in its manufacturing. This unique technology allows the product to provide excellent performance while offering improved handling, easier incorporation into formulations, and a highly attractive cost-performance balance.

Key Features

  • Premium 50% total solids silicone antifoam emulsion;
  • Proprietary combination of highly efficient silicone actives;
  • Exclusive emulsifying technology;
  • Rapid foam knockdown;
  • Long-lasting foam suppression;
  • Excellent silicone dispersion;
  • High antifoam efficiency;
  • Excellent storage stability;
  • Easy incorporation into aqueous formulations;
  • Outstanding cost-performance ratio.

Baartech A-6577

Performance in anionic aggressive foaming mediums.

Baartech A-929-32

Well balanced antifoam emulsion for fertilizers and adjuvants.

Baartech A-978

High temperature resistant antifoam.

Baartech A-926

Hybrid silicone organic antifoam emulsion for aqueous systems requiring fast knockdown and good spreading and formulation compability. Tank-mix foam control,and when fertilizer and micronutrients liquids, chelates and amino acid blends and bio-stimulants are present and have difficult compability with regular silicone antifoams.

Baartech A-1048

Medium viscosity high performance silicone antifoam compound.

Baartech A-1050

Higher viscosity, outstanding performance silicone antifoam compound.

Baartech A-9260

BAARTECH A-9260 is a premium hybrid water-based antifoam emulsion developed to provide rapid foam knockdown, persistent foam control, and excellent compatibility across a broad range of agrochemical formulations. By combining advanced silicone polyether technology with conventional silicone antifoam, organic defoaming components, and specialized surface-active additives, A-9260 delivers a highly balanced performance where both immediate foam elimination and long-lasting suppression are required.

Its unique multi-mechanism formulation enables excellent dispersion throughout the system, allowing the active components to migrate rapidly to the foam interface while maintaining sustained defoaming efficiency during manufacturing, packaging, and field application.

Designed for demanding agrochemical formulations, BAARTECH A-9260 offers reliable performance in formulations containing high surfactant loads, emulsifiers, dispersants, biological ingredients, fertilizers, and complex additive packages, making it a versatile solution for modern formulation challenges.

Key Features

  • Hybrid silicone/polymeric antifoam technology;
  • Rapid foam knockdown with excellent deaeration performance;
  • Long-lasting foam suppression throughout processing and application;
  • Superior spreading over foam lamella due to silicone polyether technology;
  • Excellent compatibility with water-based agrochemical formulations;
  • Stable performance in formulations containing high surfactant concentrations;
  • Helps minimize entrapped air during manufacturing and filling operations;
  • Excellent balance between immediate defoaming and foam control persistence;
  • Easy incorporation into existing formulations;
  • Suitable for low dosage applications with consistent performance.

Benefits in Agrochemical Formulations

Suspension Concentrates (SC)

  • Controls foam generated by dispersants and wetting agents;
  • Reduces air incorporation during milling and recirculation;
  • Improves production efficiency and filling operations;
  • Helps produce smoother, more stable formulations.

Flowable Seed Treatments (FS)

  • Minimizes foam during pigment dispersion and manufacturing;
  • Improves deaeration before packaging;
  • Promotes uniform coating consistency.

Emulsions (EW & SE)

  • Excellent compatibility with emulsifier systems;
  • Controls foam without significantly affecting emulsion stability;
  • Supports consistent manufacturing under high-shear conditions.

Soluble Liquids (SL)

  • Highly effective in formulations containing large quantities of surfactants;
  • Reduces persistent foam during dilution and mixing;
  • Improves handling during production and field preparation.

Foliar Fertilizers

  • Controls foam generated by amino acids, humic substances, seaweed extracts, micronutrients, and organic additives;
  • Improves tank filling efficiency;
  • Reduces overflow and operator downtime.

Biological Formulations

  • Suitable for formulations containing fermentation derivatives, proteins, enzymes, microbial metabolites, and bio-based ingredients where controlled foam management is essential;
  • Helps maintain process efficiency without compromising formulation compatibility.

Tank Mixes

  • Rapidly suppresses foam generated during field mixing;
  • Facilitates faster tank preparation;
  • Improves operational efficiency during spraying.

Typical Applications

  • Suspension Concentrates (SC);
  • Flowable Seed Treatments (FS);
  • Emulsions (EW);
  • Suspo-emulsions (SE);
  • Soluble Liquids (SL);
  • Fertilizer formulations;
  • Micronutrient concentrates;
  • Biological crop protection products;
  • Biofertilizers;
  • Adjuvant formulations;
  • Industrial water-based formulations requiring efficient foam control.

Baartech A-9780

Silicone Polyether Antifoam Emulsion.

BAARTECH A-9780 is a specialty silicone polyether antifoam emulsion developed for foam control in applications where conventional PDMS-based antifoams may not provide the optimum balance between compatibility, dispersion, and persistence.

Built around silicone polyether technology, BAARTECH A-9780 combines efficient foam knockdown with excellent compatibility in highly aqueous systems, making it particularly suitable for challenging formulations that require a more hydrophilic antifoam solution.

Its unique molecular architecture provides outstanding dispersion throughout the foaming medium while maintaining effective foam control under demanding processing conditions, including systems exposed to elevated temperatures and significant mechanical shear.

Key Features

  • Silicone polyether-based antifoam technology;
  • Higher hydrophilic character for improved compatibility in aqueous systems;
  • Excellent dispersion throughout the foaming medium;
  • Fast foam knockdown with sustained foam control;
  • High resistance to mechanical shear;
  • Excellent stability under elevated processing temperatures;
  • Suitable for systems requiring higher HLB antifoam technology;
  • Effective at low dosage rates;
  • Broad formulation compatibility;
  • Stable emulsion designed for industrial and agricultural applications.

Technical Advantages

Unlike conventional PDMS-based silicone emulsions, BAARTECH A-9780 utilizes silicone polyether molecules that provide a different balance between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity.

This characteristic allows the antifoam to disperse more uniformly in certain aqueous formulations, improving foam control in systems where higher compatibility is essential. The silicone polyether structure also contributes to excellent stability under mechanical agitation, recirculation, pumping, and elevated processing temperatures, helping maintain consistent antifoam performance throughout the process.

For formulations requiring a higher HLB antifoam, BAARTECH A-9780 offers an effective alternative while preserving the fast response expected from silicone-based foam control technologies.

Typical Applications

  • Agricultural tank mix systems;
  • High-water-content formulations;
  • Suspension concentrates (SC);
  • Fertilizer formulations;
  • Adjuvant formulations;
  • Biological formulations;
  • Fermentation support processes;
  • Industrial aqueous processes;
  • Formulations subjected to intense agitation or recirculation;
  • Applications requiring excellent thermal and shear stability.

Benefits

BAARTECH A-9780 expands the formulation toolbox by providing a silicone polyether antifoam solution for applications where greater hydrophilicity and formulation compatibility are required. Its excellent dispersibility, resistance to temperature and shear, and reliable foam control help formulators achieve robust performance in demanding aqueous systems while maintaining process efficiency and formulation stability.

Baartech A-9840

Maximum foam control power with good dispersing properties antifoam agent compound.

Baartech A-5558

Baartech A-5558 is a silicone free antifoam designed to provide reliable foam control in a wide range of agricultural formulations. It combines effective foam suppression with excellent formulation compatibility, offering an optimized balance between performance and formulation economy.

Key Features

  • Fast foam reduction;
  • Reliable foam suppression;
  • Effective at low use levels;
  • Excellent compatibility with agricultural formulations;
  • Easy incorporation;
  • Good storage stability;
  • Suitable for continuous manufacturing processes;
  • Optimized cost-performance relationship.

Agrochemical Applications

  • Suspension Concentrates (SC);
  • Soluble Concentrates (SL);
  • Emulsion in Water (EW);
  • Fertilizer formulations;
  • Water conditioners;
  • Tank-mix adjuvants;
  • Biological formulations;
  • General agricultural formulations;
  • Industrial liquid formulations.

Typical Benefits

  • Reduces foam during production;
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency;
  • Minimizes overflow during mixing and filling;
  • Provides reliable foam control during application;
  • Reduces operational interruptions;
  • Contributes to consistent formulation performance.

Baartech A-8558

Baartech A-8558 is a high-performance silicone free antifoam developed for demanding agricultural formulations requiring rapid foam knockdown, persistent foam suppression and excellent formulation compatibility. It provides efficient foam control during manufacturing, packaging and field application while maintaining formulation stability.

Key Features

  • Rapid foam knockdown;
  • Excellent foam suppression;
  • Highly effective at low dosage;
  • Broad formulation compatibility;
  • Stable over a wide pH range;
  • Suitable for high-shear manufacturing;
  • Easy incorporation into liquid formulations;
  • Excellent storage stability;
  • Outstanding cost-performance relationship.

Agrochemical Applications

  • Suspension Concentrates (SC);
  • Soluble Concentrates (SL);
  • Emulsion in Water (EW);
  • Oil Dispersions (OD);
  • Suspo-Emulsions (SE);
  • Fertilizer formulations;
  • Water conditioners;
  • Tank-mix adjuvants;
  • Biological formulations;
  • Industrial agricultural formulations.

Typical Benefits

  • Controls foam during manufacturing;
  • Reduces production downtime;
  • Improves filling operations;
  • Minimizes product losses caused by excessive foam;
  • Improves processing efficiency;
  • Provides consistent foam control during production and application.

A-1065 - Maximum Foam Control. Minimum Dosage

Next-generation silicone antifoam for demanding agro formulations-efficient, stable, and cost-effective.

Baartech A-1065 is a high solids silicone antifoam engineered for demanding agricultural formulations. Innovative emulsifying system ensures superior stability in electrolyte-rich environments while delivering fast, persistent foam control - even at half the dosage required by standard products without compromising stability.

Maximum Foam Control. Minimum Dosage.

High-Performance Silicone Antifoam for fertilizers, pesticides and adjuvants. Superior electrolyte stability with AMS and potassium-rich media. Perfect for Agro Formulations Foam Control.

Designed for formulation Managers, R&D; Chemists, Technical Directors (Agrochemical Industry) and agro applications that needs foam instability, high dosage costs, stable & efficient solutions.

Features & Benefits

Feature Benefit
Wide pH range (0–14) Performance keeps stable due to the emulsifying system technology
Electrolyte resistant Stable on the presence of ions such as potassium and others, and AMS environments as well
Oils compatible Methyl ester, mineral and vegetal oils
Surfactant rich foaming mediums Stable in EW, SC, SL formulations
Low turbidity effect Visual clear formulations
High active content High persistance antifoam action / allouds lower dosages bringing cost reduction
Temperature Resistance For industrial processes which demands temperatures above 100º Celsius
High HLB antifoam For formulas that demands higher HLB antifoam to well balance the formula
Green Antifoams Sustainable approach

A-983 - Pure Silicone Power. Concentrated Foam Control

Foam control in fertilizers, pesticides, and adjuvants. 100% Active Silicone Antifoam Additive.

Baartech A-983 is a high-performance, 100% silicone antifoam additive engineered for demanding agrochemical formulations. Used alone or with Baartech S-852 for high-efficiency, stable systems, it provides powerful foam control at extremely low dosage while maintaining performance across all pH conditions.

Features:

  • 100% silicone antifoam additive that outperforms competitors at minimal dosage;
  • 100% Active Silicone Compound: Pure, undiluted performance with high efficiency per drop;
  • Superior Foam Control: Outperforms standard silicone compounds in foam knockdown and Persistence;
  • Excellent pH Stability: Effective across acidic to alkaline media;
  • Ultra-Low Dosage: Achieves strong performance with minimal addition;
  • Versatile: Blends with Baartech S-852 for high-solids, electrolyte-resistant emulsions.

Baartech A-983 + S-852: The Smart Antifoam System for Agro Formulators

A high-purity silicone compound for maximum performance and formulation. Flexibility — efficient, stable, and cost-effective.

Designed for Formulation Managers, R&D; Chemists, Technical Directors (Agrochemical Industry) and agro applications that needs foam instability, unstable foam control, high dosage needs, poor integration of silicone compounds.

A-1044 - Innovation Leading to a Better Cost-Performance Equation

50% solids silicone antifoam with MCT Technology.

Baartech A‑1044 is a 50% solids silicone antifoam emulsion designed for agricultural formulations. With only ~20% more active silicone than standard 30% emulsions, it outperforms them significantly thanks to MCT.

Key Features:

  • 50% solids silicone antifoam emulsion with stronger activity;
  • High efficiency with premium foam control and market price;
  • Excellent stability in fertilizers and pesticides;
  • Designed for U.S. formulation requirements;
  • Innovation in cost–performance;
  • Performance Powered by MCT — Molecular Combining Technology.

Technology – MCT (Molecular Combining Technology)

A‑1044 uses Baartech’s proprietary MCT system which enhances performance, emulsion stability, and compatibility with electrolyte‑rich formulations. The emulsifier matrix stabilizes the silicone phase even under harsh conditions.

Main Benefits

  • Outperforms all 30% solids antifoams at similar market pricing;
  • Competitively performs against premium 50% solids emulsions at a lower cost;
  • Adds exceptional cost‑benefit for formulators.