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: Deaerator, Defoamer

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

Labeling Claims: Conflict Minerals-free, Listed in California Prop 65, Silicone-free, Sustainable

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Defoamer,
Deaerator
Country of Origin
Germany
Function
Deaerator, Defoamer
Product Code
MITM11725
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Foam Control

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Fast Breaking Foam,
Good Compatibility,
Recoatability,
High Durability,
Prevents Bubbling
Labeling Claims
Conflict Minerals-free,
Sustainable,
Listed in California Prop 65,
Silicone-free
Benefits
  • Printing Inks
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Screen Inks
  • Nail varnishes

Applications & Uses

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

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.3 - 1.0%

Product Suitability

TEGO® AIREX 920 - Product Suitability - 1

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.

Properties

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

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001,
ISO 50001,
ISO 14001
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?
Yes

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
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life36.0 momo
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.3-1.0 %%
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