Substrate Wetting
Effective substrate wetting promotes rapid and uniform spreading of the formulation. Surface tension differences are balanced to avoid defects such as crawling or pinholing. The result is complete coverage and improved adhesion.
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TEGO® Twin 4200
TEGO® Twin 4200 is a siloxane-based gemini surfactant and shows very good anti-crater properties with low foam tendency. It is highly suitable for waterborne coatings with no or low co-solvent content.
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TEGO® Wet 270
TEGO® Wet 270 shows excellent anti-crater properties with flow promotion in waterborne, solventborne, and radiation-curing coatings.
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TEGO® Twin 4100
TEGO® Twin 4100 is a siloxane-based gemini surfactant. It combines substrate wetting and anti-crater effects with some defoaming properties. It is highly compatible and suitable for a wide range of different coatings and applications.
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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® Glide 435
TEGO® Glide 435 shows good slip effect and substrate wetting without stablilizing foam. It is highly recommended for radiation-curable coatings.