Additive

TEGO® Foamex 843

TEGO® Foamex 843 is a highly effective defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Provides additional foam break-down effect.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 843
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable for pigmented, low-viscosity formulations
  • good long-term effectiveness
  • excellent shear stability

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
formulation of polyethersiloxanes and organic polymers, contains fumed silica
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

Brush application/roller application
4/5
Airless spraying
3/5
Compressed air spraying
1/5
Flexo/gravure printing
5/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
3/5
Flooring
1/5

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.

Stir before use!

Addition as supplied is recommended.

Handling & storage

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