Additive

TEGO® Rad 2500

TEGO® Rad 2500 is an efficient cross-linkable slip additive and defoamer for radiation-curing inks and varnishes. Creates low COF and hydrophobic surfaces with slightly release effect.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Rad 2500
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Product information

Effects

Foam Control
Foam Control
Deaerating
Foam Control
Defoaming
Surface Control
Slip
Surface Control
Anti-Blocking
Surface Control
Flow & Levelling
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Slip & flow & release

Sustainability

Next generation solution

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Rad Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • improves mechanical properties of inks and coatings
  • excellent defoaming and deaeration
  • especially suitable for pigmented or low-gloss formulations
  • slip and release properties

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
silicone acrylate, radically cross-linkable

Properties

Substrate wetting
0/5
Flow promotion
1/5
Slip effect
4/5
Release
3/5
Defoaming effect
4/5
Clarity in varnishes
1/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopended packaging the product has a shelf life of 48 months from the date of manufacture. The product should be stored out of direct sunlight.