Additive

TEGO® Foamex 8051

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TEGO® Foamex 8051 is a highly efficient and effective defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. It is very suitable for pigmented and highly viscous formulations and is an outstanding grind defoamer due to its persistence after long times under high shear.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Foamex 8051
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Product information

Effects

Foam Control
Defoaming
Millbase
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 9 wt%

Next generation solution

Contains no biocide

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Foamex Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • combination of strong defoaming and good shear stability
  • long-term, persistent defoaming effect in formulations
  • strong defoaming effect
  • ideal for the grinding phase
  • very good foam break down effect

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
turbid liquid
chemical description
polyether siloxane copolymer, contains hydrophobic particles
solvent
solvent-free

Properties

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

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 0.5 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the formulation under high shear, preferably during grind stage.

Mix thoroughly before use.

Handling & storage

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