Additive

TEGO® Wet 253

TEGO® Wet 253 is a highly active siloxane-based substrate wetting additive. It shows good substrate wetting properties and is suitable for a broad range of coatings. Is is very compatible and recoatable.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Wet Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • recoatable
  • highly active and broadly usable
  • combines wetting and anti-crater effect

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
polyether siloxane copolymer

Properties

Substrate wetting
5/5
Anti-crater effect
4/5
Flow promotion
3/5
Defoaming
1/5
Reduction of static surface tension
5/5
Reduction of dynamic surface tension
2/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition at the let-down stage is recommended.

Addition 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.