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 %

Life Cycle Assessment available

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.