Additive

TEGO® Twin 4100

TEGO® Twin 4100 is a siloxane-based gemini surfactant. It combines substrate wetting and anti-crater effects with some defoaming properties. It is highly compatible and suitable for a wide range of different coatings and applications.

Product information

Effects

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

Effect

Dynamic Surface Tension Reduction
Substrate Wetting

Market

Architectural coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

< 30%

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Static Surface Tension Reduction
Substrate Wetting

Market

Architectural coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

< 30%

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Architectural coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

< 30%

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Architectural coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

30% - 60%

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Architectural coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

> 60%

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Substrate Wetting

Market

Leather coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Solventborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Squeak
Surface Control

Market

Leather coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Solventborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Squeak
Surface Control

Market

Leather coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Substrate Wetting

Market

Floor coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Substrate Wetting

Market

Marine and protective coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Solventborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Substrate Wetting

Market

Metal and glass coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Solventborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Flow & Levelling
Surface Control

Market

Metal and glass coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Automotive refinish coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Base Coat

Application

Effect

Film & Foil
Substrate Wetting

Market

Printing inks for various applications

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

OPV
Substrate Wetting

Market

Printing inks for various applications

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Transportation coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Solventborne

Layer

Top Coat

Application

All

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Transportation coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Top Coat

Application

All

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Transportation coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Clear Coat

Application

Aviation

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Wood coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Radiation Curing

Layer

Application

Effect

Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting

Market

Wood coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration

System

Waterborne

Layer

Application