Additive

TEGO® Foamex 16

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TEGO® Foamex 16 is a defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Offers a good balance between effectiveness and compatibility. Developed for architectural coatings.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 16
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 25 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 25 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 32 %

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • universal defoamer concentrate with broad compatibility for all PVC ranges
  • highly compatible in low- to medium-PVC formulations

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
yellowish clear to hazy liquid (product properties are not affected by haziness)
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

Additive must be incorporated with sufficiently high shear.

Addition to the coating as supplied.

Long term effectiveness of the product is dependent on the formulation and should be tested in individual formulations.

Handling & storage

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

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Mix thoroughly before use. Product is freeze-thaw stable, but it may separate upon standing or freezing. Bring to 20-30°C and mix thoroughly before use.