Additive

TEGO® Foamex 835

TEGO® Foamex 835 is an extremely effective defoamer emulsion based on polysiloxane technology. Especially for pigmented and/or highly viscous formulations.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 835
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 3 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 7 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 15 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable for foam elimination
  • suitable for the addition to the grinding stage
  • highly recommended for high-viscosity formulations

Technical data

active matter content
50
appearance
white thixotropic liquid
chemical description
emulsion of a polysiloxane, contains fumed silica
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

Brush application/roller application
4/5
Airless spraying
1/5
Compressed air spraying
1/5
Flexo/gravure printing
4/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
0/5
Flooring
0/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 0.5 %.

Processing instructions

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

Incorporation with sufficient high shear forces.

Addition to the coating as supplied.

Before use, mix briefly with low shear forces.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging between +4 and +40°C, the product has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of manufacture.