Defoamers/Defoamers - Waterborne Formulations

Evonik TEGO Foamex 810 Antifoam Concentrate

product description

TEGO Foamex 810 Defoamer Concentrate is a general-purpose defoamer for the first half, and can effectively eliminate microfoams when used in the second half.

Application suggestion

Brush Application/Roller Application	4
airless spray	4
Compressed air spray	5
Letterpress/gravure printing	5
Dip Coating, Flow Coating, Flow Coating	3
ground bed	3

Note: 0=Not applicable 5=Highly applicable

suitability

project	Typical data
waterborne	Suitable for
solvent type	Generally suitable
Two-component type 100%	not applicable
radiation curing	Generally suitable
clear paint	Generally suitable
pigmented	Suitable for

added to

grinding section	Suitable for
second half	Generally suitable

Solubility

project	Typical data
water	insoluble
Ethanol	cloudy but stable
Tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA)	clear and soluble
Butyl acetate	cloudy but stable
Petroleum solvent	clear and soluble

Recommended dosage

Calculated according to the total formula based on the original product: 0.05-0.5%

Instructions for use

Especially suitable for addition to grinding

High shear or pre-thinning required for addition to the second half or clear coat

The long-term effect of the defoamer is related to the formulation, so it should be tested in individual formulations (recommended at different temperatures)

recipe suggestion

Stronger efficacy alternatives: TEGO Foamax 883, TEGO Foamax 842, better compatible alternatives: TEGO Foamax 860, TEGO Foamax 830

chemical structure

Polyether Siloxane Copolymer, Oxygenated Silica

technical parameter

project	Typical data
Exterior	slightly cloudy liquid
Active ingredient	100%

suitability for food contact

Auxiliaries/monomers/solvents are listed in Tables A and B of Swiss Decree 817.023.21, Annex 6

Detailed BfR and 10/2011 status information available on request

storage security

When stored in the original unopened packaging, between -40 and +40°C, the shelf life of this product is at least 36 months from the date of manufacture.