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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DYNOL™ 800
DYNOL™ 800 has the ability to reduce both static and dynamic surface tension in waterborne coatings and inks. DYNOL™ 800 is an excellent choice for difficult-to-wet substrates requiring good flow and leveling.
Technologies
TEGO® Wet 500
TEGO® Wet 500 is a silicone-free substrate wetting additive with low foam tendecy. It is highly recommended for waterborne coatings with dynamic applications.
Technologies
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.
Technologies
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.
Technologies
DYNOL™ 607
DYNOL™ 607 provides extremely low dynamic and static surface tension with low to moderate foam. It is suitable for waterborne coatings and inks. DYNOL™ 607 improves solubility in a variety of demanding waterborne applications.