Additive

TEGO® Foamex 8050

TEGO® Foamex 8050 is a highly effective defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Highly suitable as grinding defoamer.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 8050
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 7 .3 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 7 .3 wt%

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • strong defoaming effect
  • good long-term stability
  • highly suitable for high-PVC formulations

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
polyether siloxane copolymer, contains fumed silica
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

Brush application/roller application
5/5
Airless spraying
1/5
Compressed air spraying
0/5
Flexo/gravure printing
3/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
0/5
Flooring
0/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

Long term effectiveness of the product is dependent on the formulation and should be tested in individual formulations.

The product needs to be incorporated with high shear forces.

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Stir before use!

The product has a thixotropic flow behavior.

Handling & storage

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