Additive

TEGO® Airex 900

TEGO® Airex 900 is a strong deaerator concentrate that combats both micro- and macro-foam. Very suitable for high build and high-viscosity applications. Fast and efficient foam break.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Airex 900
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Airex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • ideal for radiation-curing coatings
  • excellent for 2K epoxy systems
  • outstanding performance in higher viscosity formulations

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
organo-modified polysiloxane, contains fumed silica

Properties

Brush application/roller application
5/5
Airless spraying
4/5
Compressed air spraying
3/5
Flexo/gravure printing
4/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
0/5
Flooring
5/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

Additive must be incorporated with sufficiently high shear.

Addition to the grind is recommended in pigmented formulations.

Stir before use!

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.