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

Contains no biocide

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.

Technical Data Sheets

No datasheets available. Please contact our technical support.

Additional Information

No datasheets available. Please contact our technical support.

Safety Datasheets

Please use the Evonik SDS service.