Additive

TEGO® Airex 990

TEGO® Airex 990 is a highly compatible dearator concentrate that shows very high effectiveness in solventborne and high solids coatings. Very suitable for clear coats.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Airex 990
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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): 47 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Airex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • solvent-free
  • universal use for all application methods
  • excellent for sensitive coatings

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
colored liquid
chemical description
formulation based on deaerating organic polymers, with a tip of silicone

Properties

Brush application/roller application
3/5
Airless spraying
5/5
Compressed air spraying
5/5
Flexo/gravure printing
0/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
4/5
Flooring
4/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.2 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition as supplied is recommended.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture.