Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Evonik TEGO® Foamex 810 Procurement Guide: Selecting a Reliable Defoamer Supplier

Aug 07 , 2026
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    Introduction

    In coatings and printing-ink formulation, the selection of a defoamer can directly affect application performance, surface appearance, and production efficiency.

    TEGO® Foamex 810 is a selected product in the Evonik TEGO® additive portfolio. It is considered for coating and ink systems where foam control, surface appearance, leveling, and formulation stability are important.

    When formulators search for “where to buy TEGO 810,” they are usually looking for more than a product listing. They also need:

    • Reliable product origin

    • Stable batch quality

    • Technical selection support

    • Flexible order quantities

    • Clear documentation

    • Predictable delivery

    • Related additives from one supply channel

    Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd. (ERICW) supplies selected TEGO® products and related specialty chemical materials through a combination of branded-product sourcing, technical support, and supply-chain coordination.

    1. Understanding TEGO® Foamex 810

    Foam may be introduced during mixing, grinding, filling, pumping, or application. If it is not controlled, it may cause:

    • Pinholes

    • Craters

    • Uneven gloss

    • Poor leveling

    • Surface defects

    • Inconsistent coating thickness

    • Reduced production efficiency

    Defoamer performance depends on the formulation and process. Important variables include:

    • Waterborne, solvent-borne, or high-solids formulation

    • Acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, polyester, or other binder systems

    • Pigment and filler type

    • Pigment concentration

    • Mixing and grinding energy

    • Addition order

    • Coating thickness

    • Application method

    • Curing and storage conditions

    The correct dosage should be established through laboratory testing. Excessive dosage may cause surface incompatibility, loss of gloss, cratering, or intercoat-adhesion problems. Insufficient dosage may leave foam or microbubbles in the final film.

    2. Common Procurement Challenges

    2.1 High Minimum Order Quantities

    Some traditional channels require original-container or high-volume orders. This may be unsuitable for small and medium-sized coating manufacturers, laboratories, and R&D teams that need only a limited quantity for formulation trials.

    A supplier offering samples or small-batch quantities can help reduce:

    • Inventory pressure

    • Working-capital usage

    • Product ageing

    • Trial costs

    • Risk from unsuccessful formulations

    ERICW supports selected small-batch and trial-order requirements. Minimum order quantity, packaging, availability, and delivery time should be confirmed for each product.

    2.2 Product Authenticity and Documentation

    Unclear supply channels may create risks such as incorrect grades, repackaged materials, missing batch records, or incomplete technical documentation.

    Before purchasing, customers should request, where applicable:

    • Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

    • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

    • Certificate of Analysis (COA)

    • Batch number

    • Original packaging information

    • Product-origin documentation

    • Applicable authorization or supply documentation

    • Storage and shelf-life information

    ERICW states that it completed an on-site assessment by CTI through Made-in-China.com in October 2025. Customers should verify the current validity and scope of any certification directly with the issuing organization.

    2.3 Limited Technical Support

    The same defoamer may behave differently in different formulations. A product suitable for a waterborne industrial coating may require different dosage or processing conditions in a solvent-borne ink or adhesive.

    A supplier should be able to help with:

    • Defoamer selection

    • Dosage screening

    • Foam-decay testing

    • Compatibility evaluation

    • Surface inspection

    • Gloss and leveling analysis

    • Formulation troubleshooting

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    3. ERICW’s Technical and Supply-Service Model

    3.1 Selected TEGO® Products

    ERICW supplies selected products associated with the TEGO® additive portfolio, including selected wetting, dispersing, defoaming, leveling, and surface-control products.

    Availability, packaging, product documentation, and authorization status should be confirmed for each product and order.

    3.2 Complementary Additives

    Defoamers are normally used as part of a broader formulation package. ERICW also supplies selected products associated with:

    • BYK® coating additives

    • EFKA® wetting and dispersing additives

    • Elementis rheology modifiers

    • Fumed silica and matting agents

    • Wax powders and amide additives

    • Acrylic and epoxy resins

    • Pigments and fillers

    • Solvents and silicone materials

    This product integration can allow customers to coordinate the sourcing of defoamers, wetting agents, dispersants, rheology modifiers, and resins through one channel.

    Every combination must be validated in the customer’s own formulation.

    3.3 Technical Resources

    ERICW’s founding team has more than 10 years of experience in specialty chemicals and reports cumulative service experience with more than 10,000 customers.

    The company has established a strategic collaboration with the Hebei Waterborne Coatings Industrial Technology Research Institute. For applicable projects, technical support may include:

    • Formulation diagnosis

    • Additive compatibility testing

    • Foam-control evaluation

    • Rheology testing

    • Surface-tension analysis

    • Process optimization

    • Pilot-scale validation

    ERICW also uses an AI-assisted product-selection process and reports an accuracy rate above 85% in applicable use cases. This is a company-reported indicator and should be verified according to the specific application.

    3.4 Flexible Supply-Chain Coordination

    ERICW states that its portfolio covers more than 50 product series and over 30,000 SKUs.

    The company is headquartered in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China, and serves customers in the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Europe.

    Through order consolidation and supply-chain coordination, ERICW aims to help customers simplify procurement and optimize logistics costs.

    Actual cost savings depend on product category, order volume, destination, packaging, inventory status, and shipping conditions.

    4. Application Areas

    Industrial Coatings

    Industrial coatings may require foam control during high-shear mixing and application while maintaining gloss, leveling, adhesion, and protective performance.

    Printing Inks

    Ink systems require a balance between foam control, flow, printability, gloss, transparency, substrate wetting, and storage stability.

    Adhesives

    In adhesives, defoamer compatibility should be assessed together with viscosity, wetting, bonding strength, open time, and final-film performance.

    Waterborne and High-Solids Formulations

    Waterborne and high-solids systems may have different compatibility requirements. Product selection should consider the binder, surfactant package, pigment concentration, pH, and application method.

    5. Recommended Testing Procedure

    Before making a larger purchase, customers should conduct a controlled trial.

    1. Observe foam generation during mixing and grinding.

    2. Measure foam-decay behavior.

    3. Inspect craters, pinholes, fish eyes, and leveling.

    4. Compare gloss and surface appearance.

    5. Check compatibility with resins, pigments, fillers, and other additives.

    6. Monitor viscosity, separation, sedimentation, and storage stability.

    7. Conduct a production-line trial before full-scale adoption.

    6. Supplier Evaluation Checklist

    When selecting a TEGO® Foamex 810 supplier, buyers should review:

    Qualification

    • Business verification

    • Third-party assessment, where applicable

    • Product-supply documentation

    • Industry participation

    Quality

    • Original packaging

    • COA, TDS, and SDS

    • Batch traceability

    • Storage and shelf-life controls

    • Product-origin information

    Technical Service

    • Dosage guidance

    • Compatibility testing

    • Foam and surface evaluation

    • Formulation troubleshooting

    • Alternative-product comparison

    Supply Flexibility

    • Minimum order quantity

    • Sample availability

    • Stock status

    • Delivery lead time

    • Emergency replenishment

    • Consolidated shipping

    Total Cost

    • Product price

    • Packaging

    • Freight

    • Taxes and duties

    • Storage

    • Testing

    • Inventory and waste costs

    Conclusion

    TEGO® Foamex 810 procurement should be evaluated through product authenticity, documentation, formulation compatibility, flexible ordering, technical support, and supply-chain reliability.

    Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd. provides selected TEGO® products and related specialty chemical raw materials through the ERICW one-stop supply-chain service platform.

    Company: Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Brand: ERICW
    Website: https://www.ericwchem.com
    Business Inquiries: wangxingqiang@ericwchem.com

    Disclaimer

    This material is for marketing reference only and does not replace professional technical, legal or procurement advice. Product parameters, prices, certifications and supply status vary by batch and market. Customers must check official TDS/SDS/COA and perform self-testing before purchase.

    All stated performance data and business information require independent verification. All trademarks are proprietary to their respective holders without implied partnership or endorsement.

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    Eric
    Eric
    • Vice Chairman of the Coatings and Adhesives Association

    • Senior New Materials R&D Engineer

    • Bachelor of Engineering

    • General Manager

    • Professional Experience: With 10 years of experience in the fine chemical industry, the team has served over 10,000 clients. Committed to providing one-stop fine chemical services for global clients and helping them optimize the selection of chemical materials.

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