Course information
Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
approx 2 min
This chapter describes with a fun animation what to expect in this journey on defoamers for architectural coatings
Chapter 2: Paint market information
Defoamer portfolio for architectural coatings Regional market information
approx 5 min
A global view on the architectural coatings market overview and trends is provided in this chapter, covering the different regions of the world.
Chapter 3: What can I gain by using a defoamer?
What can I gain by using a defoamer?
approx 5 min
This chapter explains the necessity of using a defoamer in a paint and compares the benefits of the different defoamer technologies.
Chapter 4: Defoamer theory
Defoamer theory
For more information on defoaming theory, please follow this link to our e-learning on Defoamer Basics.
Chapter 5: Positioning of the TEGO® Foamex 1 and 2- digits for architectural coatings
New TEGO® Foamex 11
approx 10 min
TEGO® Foamex 11, the next generation defoamer for low VOC Architectural Coatings
Benefits of the new defoamers
Siloxane and organic defoamers
Chapter 6: Ecolabel benefits
Ecolabel benefits
approx 1 min
This chapter guides the formulator when looking for defoamers suitable for paints with specific regulatory requirements, such as Ecolabel.
Chapter 7: HTE services
HTE services
approx 1:30 min
This chapter takes you on a trip through our innovative High Troughput Equipment.
Chapter 8: Test methods
Assessment of defoaming strength by stirring foam test
approx 3 min
Discover how defoamers are tested in paint by viewing our demonstration videos dedicated to testing paints. These videos show how we evaluate the defoaming strength of a defoamer by using the stirring foam test and the roller application foam test. A third video shows how we evaluate the compatibility of the defoamer with the paint film.
Roller application foam test
approx 2:30 min
Compatibility test
approx 2:30 min
Chapter 9: Summary
Fact Sheet: A new series of economical defoamers for architectural coatings – TEGO® Foamex 1-digit
We have summarised the key learnings of this journey in 3 different factsheets: one of the TEGO® Foamex 1-digit.
Fact Sheet: Efficient defoaming in modern architectural coating formulations
We have summarised the key learnings of this journey in 3 different factsheets: one of the TEGO® Foamex 2-digits.
FOAM THE TROUBLEMAKER
We have summarised the key learnings of this journey in 3 different factsheets: one on 'Foam, the Troublemaker'. These factsheets are downloadable.