Key benefits
- suitable for medium- to high-PVC formulations
- suitable for ecolabel-compliant formulations
- alternative to mineral oil defoamers
TEGO® Foamex 10
TEGO® Foamex 10 is a highly efficient defoamer emulsion based on polyether siloxane technology. Especially for architectural paints.
Product information
Type
Additive
Sub type
Defoamer & deaerator
Sustainability
VOC reduction
Next generation solution
Life Cycle Assessment available
Markets
Technologies
Waterborne
Manufacturer
Availability
Technical data
active matter content
15
appearance
white thixotropic liquid
chemical description
emulsion of a polyether siloxane copolymer, silica-free
solvent
solvent-free
Properties
Brush application/roller application
5/5Airless spraying
3/5Compressed air spraying
2/5Flexo/gravure printing
0/5Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
0/5Flooring
2/5Recommended addition level
As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.0 %.
Processing instructions
Addition may be either in the grind or during the let-down procedure.
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.
Keep away from freezing.
Technical Data Sheets
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Additional Information
Efficient defoaming in architectural coatings (English)
Ecolabel compliant solutions for your exterior facade paint (English)
Safety Datasheets
Please use the Evonik SDS service.