• Alcohol-based Antifoams: Alcohols such as fatty alcohols can break down foam by reducing surface tension and destabilizing foam bubbles.
• Fatty Acid Esters: These organic compounds are used as antifoams in processes where silicone-based products cannot be used due to contamination concerns.
• Advantages: Effective in applications where silicone-based antifoams are not suitable; can be food-grade for specific processes like fermentation and food processing.