Additive

TEGO® Foamex 832

TEGO® Foamex 832 is a compatible defoamer concentrate based on organic polymer technology. Free of silicone, solvent, and mineral oil.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 832
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 48 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 48 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 55 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable for foam prevention and elimination especially in pigmented formulations
  • based on renewable raw materials, possible to be used in contact with food stuff
  • good balance of compatibility and effectiveness

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
hydrophobic organic polymer, silicone-free, contains hydrophobic particles
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

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

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 grind or during the let-down is possible.

Stir before use!

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.