Additive

TEGO® Foamex 812 eCO

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TEGO®Foamex 812 eCO is a highly effective defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Applies mass balance approach to replace fossil by circular raw materials. Same well-known performance as TEGO® Foamex 812 but reduced carbon emissions.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 812 eCO
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Circular solutions

Production efficiency

Sustainable feedstocks

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Certified mass balance approach

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Solventborne
Solventfree
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • efficient against micro- and macro-foam
  • very suitable for clear and pigmented formulations
  • suitable for the grinding or let down stage in coating and printing ink formulations
  • >60% renewable mass balance content

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
polyether siloxane copolymer, contains fumed silica
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

Brush application/roller application
4/5
Airless spraying
3/5
Compressed air spraying
5/5
Flexo/gravure printing
5/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
3/5
Flooring
4/5

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 36 months from the date of manufacture.