Additive

TEGO® Foamex 26

TEGO® Foamex 26 is defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Offers a good balance of effectiveness and compatibility. Especially for architectural paints.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 26
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 24 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 24 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 31 %

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • prevents micro- and macro-foam
  • suitable for ecolabel-compliant formulations
  • universal defoamer concentrate with broad compatibility for all PVC ranges

Technical data

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

Properties

Brush application/roller application
5/5
Airless spraying
3/5
Compressed air spraying
2/5
Flexo/gravure printing
0/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
0/5
Flooring
3/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

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

Addition to the let-down or in clear coats requires high shear forces or predilution.

Handling & storage

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