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, Silicones

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

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

Enhanced TDS

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

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

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

Solubility

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

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