TEGO® Airex 920

TEGO® AIREX 920 is a silicone-free deaerator concentrate that provides outstanding compatibility. Fast and efficient foam breakdown.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Deaerator, Defoamer

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Clearcoat, Floor Coatings, Gravure Ink, Inkjet Ink, Nail Polish, Pigmented Coating, Printing Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Screen Printing Ink, Solventborne Coating, Varnishes

Labeling Claims: Silicone-free, Sustainable

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Deaerator,
Defoamer
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Anti-Foaming Agent
Country of Origin
Germany
Function
Deaerator, Defoamer
Product Code
MITM11725
Technologies
CASE,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Foam Control
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Excellent Glueability Properties,
Fast Breaking Foam,
Good Compatibility,
High Durability,
Prevents Bubbling,
Recoatability
Labeling Claims
Silicone-free,
Sustainable
Benefits
  • Printing Inks
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Screen Inks
  • Nail varnishes

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Leave On
Application Method
Air Less Spray,
Brush,
Compressed Air Spraying,
Curtain Coating,
Dip Coating,
Flexography,
Flow Coat,
Roller,
Spray
Coating End Applications
2K (2 component) Coating,
Clearcoat,
Floor Coatings,
Pigmented Coating,
Radiation Curable Coating,
Solventborne Coating,
Varnishes
Cure Method
Radiation Cure
Ink & Toner End Applications
Gravure Ink,
Inkjet Ink,
Printing Ink,
Screen Printing Ink
Nail Care Applications
Nail Polish
Markets
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging,
Personal Care
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Floor Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Gravure Printing,
Inkjet Printing,
Screen Printing,
Other Printing Applications
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Nail Care
Applications
  • Universal use in clear and pigmented, radiation-curing formulations
  • Recoatable and glueable (silicone-free)
  • Suitable for UV inkjet
Processing Information

Predilution in a suitable solvent simplifies dosage and incorporation.
Addition may be either in the grind or during the let-down procedure.
Suitable for addition in clear formulations.

Product Suitability

TEGO® AIREX 920 - Product Suitability - 1

Dosage Information

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.3 - 1.0%

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Soluble In
Acetone Soluble,
Butyl Acetate,
Mineral Spirit Soluble

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Pails

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal
Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Conditions

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

Other

Appearance
Colored liquid
Color (SDS)
Amber
Item Number
ITM18679,
ITM18777
Odor (SDS)
Mild
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.3-1.0 %%
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.02 g/cm³g/cm³DIN 51757 at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 212.0 °F°FDIN EN 22719
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)980.0-1471.0 mm²/smm²/sAt 77°F
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 1.0 g/Lg/LAt 77°F
Viscosity (SDS)1000.0-1500.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53018 at 25°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life60.0 momo