It is a water miscible silicone-based antifoam emulsion, optimized for use in surfactant-rich formulations and environments. It offers pronounced foam control properties when formulated into detergents and textile auxiliaries with minimal effect on transparency. The antifoam is also recommended for process environments with high pH and chemical loading.

Akasil^® Antifoam XP 20 also found use in metal working fluids and gas sweetening processes that demands superior antifoaming performance.