Additive

TEGO® Foamex 883

TEGO® Foamex 883 is a highly effective deaerator concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Good long-term effectiviness against foam.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 883
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • good long-term efficiency during low-temperature storage of the coating
  • recommended for addition to the grinding and let-down stage
  • suitable for medium- to 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
4/5
Compressed air spraying
2/5
Flexo/gravure printing
4/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
1/5
Flooring
2/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 0.5 %.

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!

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture.