Additive

TEGO® Variplus CA N

TEGO® Variplus CA N shows excellent viscosity reduction and helps accelerate the drying speed. It provides very good adhesion on metal combined with high gloss and good weather resistance.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Variplus CA N
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Durability & resistance

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Variplus Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • excellent gloss improvement
  • very good adhesion to metals
  • excellent viscosity reduction

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
solid, flakes
chemical description
ketone-aldehyde condensation resin
glass transition temperature
Approx 70 °C
hydroxyl value (as supplied)
approx. 200 mg KOH/g
solvent
-

Properties

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

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Solutions in non-polar solvents may be turbid due to the water content of max. 4%.

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 between -10 and +30 °C, the product has a shelf life of at least 36 months from the date of manufacture. The product must be stored under the exclusion of air, light and moisture.