Additive

TEGO® Glide 432

TEGO® Glide 432 shows very good slip and substrate wetting properties. It is highly recommended for radiation-curable coatings.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Slip & flow & release

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Glide Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • especially for UV coatings
  • excellent wetting - even on fresh litho prints

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 copolymer

Properties

Anti-crater effect
4/5
Flow promotion
4/5
Slip effect
4/5
Anti-blocking
3/5
Low foam
2/5

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Predilution in a suitable solvent simplifies dosage and incorporation.

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 60 months from the date of manufacture.