
The world Anti-Foaming Market is currently in its advanced stage. Currently, the antifoaming agent market is segmented based on types, namely, water-based, oil-based, and silicone based. Recently, in 2015 silicone based market occupied the largest share and is supposed to occupy second largest share during forecast period. This high demand of silicone is because of its low surface tension, chemical inertness, thermal stability, and complete solubility in water. The global anti-foaming agent market is expected to register substantial growth in the near future due to increased applications in paper & pulp industry. Other factors that drive the market are growing demand for anti-foaming agents in water treatment plants, paints & coatings industry, and bio-chemicals industry.