Additive

TEGO® Airex 901 W

TEGO® Airex 901 W is a highly effective deaerator concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Outstandingly effective against micro-foam in a variety of applications.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Airex 901 W
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Airex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • highly recommended for high-viscosity formulations
  • highly suitable for airless or airmix applications
  • very effective against micro-foam

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
3/5
Airless spraying
5/5
Compressed air spraying
4/5
Flexo/gravure printing
2/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
0/5
Flooring
3/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.5 %.

Processing instructions

Stir before use!

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

The product needs to be incorporated with high shear forces.

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

Handling & storage

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