Additive

TEGO® Foamex 843

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

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