Additive

TEGO® Wet 505

TEGO® Wet 505 is a silicone-free substrate wetting additive with defoaming properties. It is highly recommended for waterborne coatings with dynamic applications.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Wet 505
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Wet Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • good reduction of dynamic surface tension
  • defoaming
  • good wetting of particles and substrates

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
non-ionic organic surfactant

Properties

Substrate wetting
3/5
Anti-crater effect
1/5
Flow promotion
3/5
Defoaming
4/5
Reduction of static surface tension
2/5
Reduction of dynamic surface tension
4/5

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

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

Suitable for addition during the let-down or even in clear formulations.

Addition to the grind is recommended in pigmented formulations.

Haziness caused by low temperatures can be eliminated by warming the product. This does not affect the performance properties of the product.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging between -10 and +40 °C, the product has a shelf life of at least 36 months from the date of manufacture.