Additive

TEGO® Foamex 32

TEGO® Foamex 32 is a highly effective and compatible self-emulsifying defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Especially for architectural paints.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 32
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 10 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 10 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 14 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • for medium- to high-PVC formulations
  • suitable for ecolabel-compliant formulations
  • self-emulsifying defoamer concentrate

Technical data

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

Properties

Brush application/roller application
4/5
Airless spraying
2/5
Compressed air spraying
1/5
Flexo/gravure printing
0/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
0/5
Flooring
2/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

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

Addition to the let-down or in clear coats requires high shear forces or predilution.

Handling & storage

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