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

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.