Additive

TEGO® Foamex 8030

TEGO® Foamex 8030 is a very effective defoamer emulsion based on polyether siloxane technology. Very suitable for medium- to high-PVC formulations.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 8030
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 2 .5 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 12 .5 wt%

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • good stability in silicate paints
  • highly suitable for the let-down
  • ideal for pigmented formulations

Technical data

active matter content
20
appearance
white thixotropic liquid
chemical description
emulsion of a polyether siloxane copolymer, contains fumed silica
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

Brush application/roller application
5/5
Airless spraying
1/5
Compressed air spraying
2/5
Flexo/gravure printing
3/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
1/5
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.

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 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Keep away from freezing.