Additive

TEGO® Flow 425

TEGO® Flow 425 is a universal, siloxane-based flow and anti-crater additive. It is highly compatible and suitable for a broad range of coatings.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Slip & flow & release

Sustainability

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Flow Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable for waterborne, solventborne, and UV coatings
  • recoatable
  • highly compatible

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
clear liquid (becomes hazy and thickens at temperatures below 18°C, returns to clear and pourable after warming)
chemical description
polyether siloxane polymer

Properties

Anti-crater effect
3/5
Flow promotion
5/5
Slip effect
2/5
Anti-blocking
0/5
Low foam
1/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 0.5 %.

Processing instructions

Easy to incorporate.

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

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 48 months from the date of manufacture.

Technical Data Sheets

No datasheets available. Please contact our technical support.

Additional Information

No datasheets available. Please contact our technical support.

Safety Datasheets

Please use the Evonik SDS service.