Additive

TEGO® Glide 440

TEGO® Glide 440 has very good slip and anti-crater properties. It can be used in a broad range of different coatings.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Glide 440
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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

  • excellent slip effect
  • excellent anti-crater effect
  • excellent leveling

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
clear liquid
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
1/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 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.

Turbidness or even crystallization can be caused by low temperatures. Warming and stirring brings the product back to normal appearance. This does not affect its performance properties.