Tego® Antifoam 2-80

Technical Documents

Emulsion based on organo-modified siloxanes. Used as antifoam in water-based adhesives.

Details

Product Type

Additive > Emulsifiers
Additive > Surfactants
Additive > Defoamers / Anti foaming agents > Silicone based

Applications

Adhesives > Waterbase

Producer

Evonik

Supplier

Evonik Iran

Chemical Composition

Organo-modified siloxane

Advantages
  • Provides reliable foam control and long-term efficiency in aqueous media, particularly in polymer dispersions and emulsions
  • Possesses very good compatibility
  • undesirable effects associated with silicone based antifoams (silicone spotting, fish eyes) can be eliminated in most applications
Other Applications

Adhesives > Water-based
in aqueous media
in the processing and application of polymer dispersions, emulsions and a multitude of other industrial applications (e.g. industrial and household cleaners) where the use of traditional silicone oil based antifoams is restricted for certain reasons
in pressure sensitive adhesives

Storage

TEGO® Antifoam 2-80 is stable in closed containers for a minimum of 6 months.
TEGO® Antifoam 2-80 must be stored in frost-free conditions.

Handling

Use level: 0.05-0.2 %.

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Appearance Properties
Physical state emulsion
Appearance White
Physical Properties
pH 7 - 9 25°C
Viscosity 150 cP DIN 53019;25°C
Density 1.0 g/ml DIN 51757;20°C
Chemical Properties
Active content 20 %
Shelf Life >6 month