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 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® 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® Wet 238
TEGO® Wet 238 is a siloxane-based superwetter providing exceptional substrate wetting and good flow and leveling in waterborne coatings and inks.
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TEGO® Wet 296
TEGO® Wet 296 shows excellent wetting and anti-crater properties with flow promotion in waterborne coatings.
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TEGO® Wet 580 Terra
TEGO® Wet 580 Terra is a highly surface active biosurfactant. It improves substrate, pigment and filler wetting and shows good performance in anti-cratering. Samples are currently available most countries, such as in EMEA, Brazil or China. Registration activities are ongoing in North America and selected other countries.