Additive

TEGO® Foamex 8880

TEGO® Foamex 8880 is an effective defoamer emulsion based on hybrid technology with high biobased content. It can be easily incorporated, shows good defoaming and has excellent foam knock down properties. Free of solvents and mineral oil.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 8880
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 13 .5 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 68 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 61 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • based on renewable raw materials
  • ideally suitable for addition to the let-down stage and at press-side
  • superior foam knock-down

Technical data

active matter content
20
appearance
white thixotropic liquid
chemical description
emulsion of polyether siloxane copolymer and hydrophobic organic polymer, contains fumed silica
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

Brush application/roller application
2/5
Airless spraying
1/5
Compressed air spraying
2/5
Flexo/gravure printing
5/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
2/5
Flooring
1/5

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Stir before use!

Addition as supplied is recommended.

Addition into the ink tank of printing press directly or during the let-down stage is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging between +4 and +40°C, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.