TEGO® Foamex 8420

TEGO® Foamex 8420 is a solvent-free defoamer concentrate based on polyether siloxane technology. Its outstanding effectiveness makes it the perfect solution for the most challenging defoaming requirements.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Deaerator, Deaerator, Defoamer, Defoamer

Chemical Family: Polyether Siloxanes, Silicones

End Uses: Floor Coatings, Flooring, Pigment Concentrates, Printing Ink, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Labeling Claims: Conflict Minerals-free, Solvent-free

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Very suitable for waterborne overprint varnishes, even with high contents of strong surfactants
  • Very suitable for clear and pigmented formulations
  • Highly suitable for addition during the grinding stage
  • Good long-term effectiveness

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Ink & Toner End Applications
Markets
Applications
Usage and Processing Information
  • As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 -0.5%
  • Stir before use
  • The product needs to be incorporated with high shear forces.
  • Long term effectiveness of the product is dependent on the formulation and should be tested in individual formulations.

Properties

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture.

Other

Appearance
Turbid liquid
Color (SDS)
Brown
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Specific to product
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Non-oxidising
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.05-0.5 %%
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.99-1.0 g/cm³g/cm³At 70°F
Flash Point (SDS)356.0 °F°FClosed Cup
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)900.0-1100.0 mm²/smm²/sat 73°F
Viscosity (SDS)900.0-1100.0 mPa.smPa.sBrookfield Viscometer at 23°C
pH (SDS)6.5-9.0-at 23°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life36.0 momo