Additive

TEGO® Twin 4000

TEGO® Twin 4000 is a siloxane-based gemini surfactant. It combines substrate wetting with good defoaming. It is very effective and suitable for a broad range of coatings.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Twin 4000
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

Production efficiency

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Contains no biocide

PFAS Alternative

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Twin Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable for waterborne, solventborne, and UV coatings
  • excellent crater prevention and elimination
  • outstanding effectiveness

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
colored slightly hazy liquid
chemical description
siloxane-based gemini surfactant

Properties

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

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.05 - 0.5 %.

Processing instructions

Add TEGO® Twin 4000 before any defoamer, flow, and/or substrate wetting additive. Check foam, wetting, and compatibility. Only add further additives if necessary.

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.