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Reduction of Foam formation - (Apr/17/2018 )

While dissolving the protein pellet with sodium lauryl sarcosine (SLS), large amount of foam has formed. Is there any possibility to reduce foam production during mixing? Can i use a loop for mixing the protein pellet with SLS?

-Siniya-

sls is a surfactant and will foam if traded vigorously.

 

you can use a spatula to help suspend the pellet or rod or ...

-mdfenko-