Additive

TEGO® Airex 900

TEGO® Airex 900 is a strong deaerator concentrate that combats both micro- and macro-foam. Very suitable for high build and high-viscosity applications. Fast and efficient foam break.
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Product information

Effects

Foam Control
Foam Control
Deaerating
Foam Control
Defoaming
Let-Down
Foam Control
Spray
Foam Control
Brush / Roller
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Next generation solution

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

PFAS Alternative

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Airex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • ideal for radiation-curing coatings
  • excellent for 2K epoxy systems
  • outstanding performance in higher viscosity formulations

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
organo-modified polysiloxane, contains fumed silica

Properties

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

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Additive must be incorporated with sufficiently high shear.

Addition to the grind is recommended in pigmented formulations.

Stir before use!

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.