Additive

TEGO® Wet 296

TEGO® Wet 296 shows excellent wetting and anti-crater properties with flow promotion in waterborne coatings.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Wet Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • highly active and broadly usable
  • efficient crater prevention and elimination
  • excellent flow promotion

Technical data

active matter content
52
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
polyether siloxane copolymer
delivery form
liquid
solvent
dipropylene glycol monomethylether

Properties

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

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Addition as supplied is recommended.

Addition at the let-down stage is recommended.

Stir 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.