Additive

TEGO® Variplus AP

TEGO® Variplus AP improves gloss and adhesion on various metals (e.g. steel, aluminium). As a solvent-free co-binder, it is recommended for high-solid industrial coatings and for UV-offset inks.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Variplus AP
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Durability & resistance

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Powder
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Variplus Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • reduction of volume shrinkage in radiation curing systems
  • very good adhesion to metals
  • excellent viscosity reduction

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
white pellets
chemical description
ketone-aldehyde condensation resin
glass transition temperature
Approx 50 °C
hydroxyl value (as supplied)
approx. 5 mg KOH/g
solvent
-

Properties

Hardness
3/5
Gloss
4/5
Viscosity reduction / increase of solids content
5/5
Pigment wetting and stabilization
2/5
Adhesion improvement (e.g. metal, plastics)
3/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied on total formula weight: 5 - 20 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the grind or during the let-down is possible.

Dissolve in corresponding solvent before use.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture.