Product Information
Belite® M8 Antifoam for Seawater Distillation Plants
General Product Information Belite M8 can be used to control foaming in all types of
Belite M8 antifoam is a highly effective liquid product seawater distillation plant and is particularly suitable for use
formulated to control foaming and priming in seawater in multi-stage flash plants. Belite M8 is a formulated product
distillation plants. containing ethylene oxide / propylene oxide block
copolymer.
Belite M8 has proven effectiveness during many years use
in distillation plants throughout the world. As such it is not soluble in water but readily forms a stable
emulsion at concentrations up to 1% w/w in distillate.
Low dose levels, typically in the range 0.05 to 0.1 mg/l in the
seawater feed stream, depending on feed water quality. Belite M8 is typically dosed as a 1% w/w emulsion in
distillate prepared as follows:
Activity is not dependent on temperature. No need to alter
dose level if top brine temperature (TBT) changes. a) Add 50% - 70% of required distillate volume into dosing
tank;
Negligible steam volatility and carry over into the distillate. b) Start the dosing tank agitator/mixer;
c) Add the required Belite M8 volume into the dosing tank;
All components of the Belite M8 formulation are approved d) Add the remaining volume of distillate to give the required
for use as food additives by US FDA. concentration of Belite M8 solution;
e) Continue agitation for a further 10 - 15 minutes;
Product Properties f) The resulting emulsion will be stable and will not normally
The following are typical properties for Belite M8 and should separate
not be regarded as specification limits for the product. A
product specification is available on request. The dose level required will depend on the quality of the
seawater feed (e.g. dissolved organics, suspended solids)
Appearance Clear to pale yellow but is typically found to be in the range 0.05 to 0.1 mg/l and
liquid is subject to optimisation as operating experience is gained.
Odour Slight Dose level is not dependent on operating temperature of the
Saponification value 11.9 - 14.2 mg KOH/g distillation plant.
Water content 3.5% w/w maximum
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Specific gravity at 20/20 C 0.95 to 1.00 Recommended injection points are either into the seawater
Aqueous emulsion at 20ºC Readily dispersible make-up line after any external de-aeration and
white-milky emulsion at decarbonation equipment, or into the recycle brine stream at
5% w/w a suitable point after the blowdown and typically into the
Aqueous emulsion at 20ºC Blue translucent discharge of the recycle brine pump.
solution
Health and Safety
Chemical Reactivity Belite M8 is a formulated liquid product containing ethylene
Belite M8 is readily broken down by oxidising agents and oxide /propylene oxide copolymers and emulsifying agent..
typically has a COD value of 2.36 g O2/g. Belite M8 is Belite M8 is considered to present no known hazards under
compatible in use with most antiscalants. normal conditions of use. Full details of safety and handling
procedures are given in the Material Safety Data Sheet for
Application and Dose Level the product which is available on request.
The foaming tendency of seawater in distillation plants is
unpredictable. It is generally thought that foam is formed Regulatory
when organic compounds are concentrated in the brine, All components of the Belite M8 formulation are approved
giving rise to surface active effects which increase the liquid for use as food additives by the US FDA.
film strength at phase interfaces. Belite M8 is not soluble in
water. At use concentrations (0.05 - 0.1 mg/l) Belite M8 Logistics
forms a micro-emulsion and during evaporation is Packaging 210L (nominal volume) mild steel drum
incorporated into the surface liquid film of bubbles where it 890 x 580 mm height x diameter
acts as a surfactant and reduces the film strength. The Net weight 200 kg
result is that the film readily ruptures and a stable foam does Gross weight 217 kg
not form. In this way a uniform boiling or flashing action is
achieved and carry-over is minimised.
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patents and patent applications, which may cover the
products and/or uses described in this brochure.
The following are registered trademarks of BWA
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