Additive

TEGO® Wet 265

TEGO® Wet 265 is a siloxane-based substrate wetting additive. It shows good flow promotion with low foam tendency in waterborne coatings. It provides good pore wetting in wood coatings.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Wet 265
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Wet Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • easy dosage and incorporation
  • low foam tendency
  • universal application

Technical data

active matter content
100
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
formulation of a 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
3/5
Reduction of dynamic surface tension
2/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.2 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition at the let-down stage is recommended.

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging between +4 and +40 °C, the product has a shelf life of at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.