TEGO® Airex 978

TEGO® AIREX 978 is a very strong deaerator concentrate that provides excellent effectiveness against micro- and macro-foam in solvent borne, radiation-curing and high solids coatings and inks. Very suitable for high build and high viscosity applications.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Solvent-free, Sustainable

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Deaerator, Defoamer
Product Code
MITM15790
Product Functions
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Product Benefits
  • Suitable for pigmented formulations
  • Solvent-free
  • Outstanding performance in higher viscosity formulations

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Processing Information
  • The product mayshow post-thickening during storage. This does not affect the performance properties.
  • Stir before use!
  • Add before grinding.
  • Additive must be incorporated with sufficiently high shear.
Product Suitability

TEGO® AIREX 978 - Product Suitability - 1

Product Applications
  • Screen Inks
  • Floor coatings
  • Protective coatings
  • High solid industrial coatings
Dosage Information

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 1.0 %

Regulatory & Compliance

Manufacturing Facility Standards

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

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 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Other

Appearance
Turbid liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless, cloudy
Cure Method
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Labeling Claims
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Physical Form
Processing & Application Methods
Product End Uses
Protect from Freezing
No
Soluble In
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.05-1.0%
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.96-1.0g/cm³at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 212.0°F
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)120.0-180.0mm²/sat 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)120.0-180.0mPa.sat 25°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life24.0mo