Additive

TEGO® Foamex 9

TEGO® Foamex 9 is an effective defoamer concentrate based on synthetic oil and is a good alternative to mineral oil defoamers. Contains no siloxane or silica.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 9
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 18 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 18 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 12 %

VOC reduction

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • highly recommended for silicone resin emulsion paints and plasters
  • suitable for high-viscosity formulations
  • highly suitable for addition during the grinding stage

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
formulation of hydrophobic components
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

Brush application/roller application
5/5
Airless spraying
0/5
Compressed air spraying
0/5
Flexo/gravure printing
0/5
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.

The product needs to be incorporated with high shear forces.

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

Stir before use!

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture.