Additive

TEGO® Phobe 1500 N

TEGO® Phobe 1500 N is a functional polysiloxane formulation for the hydrophobization of coating formulations. It generates an extreme water-beading effect.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Phobe 1500 N
PNG

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Durability & resistance

Sustainability

Durability

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Phobe Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • applicable in waterborne and solventborne coatings
  • provides very good water resistance
  • provides strong beading effect

Technical data

active matter content
approx. 50
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
solution of amino functional polysiloxanes
solvent
dipropylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether / isoparrafine hydrocarbon C10-C13 40-10%

Properties

Reduced water uptake
4/5
Water beading effect
5/5
Low tendency to pick up dirt
2/5
Early water resistance
4/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 1.0 - 7.5 %.

Processing instructions

The solvent content of the additive can be subtracted from the total formulation.

Addition to the grind before let-down.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture.