Additive

TEGO® Airex 971

TEGO® Airex 971 was designed for radiation-curing formulations. Provides good compatibility and very fast foam breadown.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Airex 971
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Product information

Effects

Foam Control
Defoaming
Foam Control
Deaerating
Foam Control
Defoaming
Millbase
Foam Control
Defoaming
Let-Down
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Contains no biocide

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Airex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • especially suitable for radiation-curing rotary screen inks
  • good recoatability and overprintability
  • universal use in clear and pigmented formulations

Technical data

active matter content
approx. 50 %
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
solution of a polymer, silicone-free
solvent
hydrocarbons

Properties

Brush application/roller application
1/5
Airless spraying
2/5
Compressed air spraying
3/5
Flexo/gravure printing
3/5
Dip coating, flow coating, curtain coating
2/5
Flooring
1/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.5 - 3.0 %.

Processing instructions

Suitable for addition during the let-down or even in clear formulations.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 48 months from the date of manufacture.