Additive

TEGO® Rad 2300

TEGO® Rad 2300 is an efficient non-foaming, radically cross-linkable substrate wetting and slip additive. Recommended even for high shear applications and the wetting of low energy substrates incl. fresh litho inks.

Product information

Effects

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
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Rad Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • excellent substrate wetting
  • suitable for pigmented and clear formulations
  • no tendency to create foam
  • good slip properties

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
clear liquid (becomes hazy and thickens at temperature < 15°C (effect is reversible by warming it up)
chemical description
organomodified silicone acrylate, radically cross-linkable

Properties

Substrate wetting
5/5
Flow promotion
3/5
Slip effect
4/5
Release
2/5
Defoaming effect
1/5
Clarity in varnishes
3/5

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.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopended packaging the product has a shelf life of 48 months from the date of manufacture. The product should be stored out of direct sunlight.