TEGO® Foamex 1488

TEGO® Foamex 1488 is a very effective defoamer emulsion based on polyether siloxane technology. Universally used in waterborne formulations.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Deaerator, Defoamer

Chemical Family: Polyether Siloxanes

End Uses: Clearcoat, Flexography Ink, Floor Coatings, Gravure Ink, Waterborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Conflict Minerals-free, Solvent-free, Sustainable

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Defoamer, Deaerator
Product Code
MITM11769
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Features
  • provides foam-inhibiting properties
  • good long-term effectiveness
  • very suitable for clear and pigmented formulations

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Packaging & Availability

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Solubility

For stability reasons emulsions may not be diluted by organic solvents.

Storage Conditions

When stored in an original unopened packaging between -40 and +40°C

Other

Appearance
White thixotropic liquid
Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Miscible in (SDS)
Water
Odor (SDS)
Faint inherent odor
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 momo
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content20.0 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.1-1.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)212.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)0.9-1.1 g/cm³g/cm³at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 212.0 °F°F
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)45.5-545.5 mm²/smm²/sat 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)50.0-600.0 mPa.smPa.sat 25°C
pH (SDS)7.0-9.0-at 25°C, 100 g/L