Additive

TEGO® Foamex 8820

TEGO® Foamex 8820 is an effective bio-based defoamer concentrate based on organic polymer technology. It has broad food contact compliances with green and renewable contents. Free of silicone, solvent, and mineral oil.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 8820
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 50 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 50 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 59 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • based on renewable raw materials
  • suitable for food contact compliant formulations
  • suitable for the grinding or let down stage in coating and printing ink formulations

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
2/5
Airless spraying
3/5
Compressed air spraying
2/5
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

Addition to the grind or during the let-down is possible.

Stir before use!

Addition as supplied is recommended.

Handling & storage

Eventually, the product may exhibit inhomogenities. Before use it should be homogenized by heating up to 40 °C and processed in the homogeneous state.

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