Additive

TEGO® Foamex 800

TEGO® Foamex 800 is a very compatible defoamer emulsion based on polyether siloxane technology. Very easy to incorporate.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 800
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 2 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 10 wt%

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • universal let-down defoamer
  • highly suitable for clear formulations
  • suitable for sensitive waterborne 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
3/5
Flexo/gravure printing
3/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
5/5
Flooring
2/5

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Before use, mix briefly with low shear forces. Addition to the coating as supplied. Long-term effectiveness of TEGO Foamex 800 is dependent on the formulation and should be tested in individual formulations.

Handling & storage

Keep away from freezing.

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.