Hydrophobation
Hydrophobic effects reduce water uptake and increase resistance to moisture. The coating surface becomes more water‑repellent, limiting penetration and swelling. This enhances durability and performance, particularly in humid or outdoor applications.
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TEGO® Glide 410
TEGO® Glide 410 shows oustanding slip and excellent anti-crater properties. It is highly effective and can be used in a broad range of different coatings and inks.
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TEGO® Glide 496
TEGO® Glide 496 provides outstanding slip and touch properties without compromising recoatability and compatibility. It is highly effective and can be used in a broad range of different coating and ink systems.
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TEGO® Wet 260
TEGO® Wet 260 is a highly active siloxane-based substrate wetting additive recommended for waterborne coatings. It shows very good substrate wetting properties and is recommended for fine atomization for spray application. It is very compatible.
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TEGO® Wet 280
TEGO® Wet 280 is a highly active siloxane-based substrate wetting additive. It shows good atomization for spray applications in co-solvent containing waterborne formulations. It is compatible and recoatable.
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TEGO® Wet KL 245
TEGO® Wet KL 245 is a highly active siloxane-based substrate wetting additive. It shows very good substrate wetting properties on difficult substrates like wood and plastic. It is highly compatible and recommended for waterborne and solventborne coatings.
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TEGO® Phobe 1659
TEGO® Phobe 1659 is a silicone resin emulsion for the very efficient reduction of the capillary water uptake of coating formulations.