TEGO® Foamex 16

TEGO® Foamex 16 is a defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Offers a good balance between effectiveness and compatibility. Developed for architectural paints.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Deaerator, Defoamer

Chemical Family: Polyether Siloxanes

End Uses: Floor Coatings, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Paint, Wood Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Labeling Claims: Conflict Minerals-free, Solvent-free

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Defoamer, Deaerator
Product Code
MITM16023
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Features
  • Universal defoamer concentrate with broad compatibility for all PVC ranges
  • Highly compatible in low- to medium-PVC formulations

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Markets
Applications
Processing Information
  • Additive mustbeincorporated with sufficiently high shear.
  • Addition to the coating as supplied.
  • Long term effectiveness of theproduct is dependent on the formulation and should be tested in individual formulations.

Properties

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

Storage Conditions
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place.
  • Mix thoroughly before use. Product is freeze-thaw stable, but it mayseparate upon standing or freezing. Bring to 20-30°C and mix thoroughly before use.

Other

Appearance
Yellowish clear to hazy liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellow
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
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)0.1-1.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.91-1.01 g/cm³g/cm³At 77°F
Flash Point (SDS)356.0-374.0 °F°F
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)148.5-990.1 mm²/smm²/sAt 77°F
Viscosity (SDS)150.0-1000.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 77°F