Additive

TEGO® Variplus SK

TEGO® Variplus SK is a very powerful film enhancer, improving the optical and mechanical properties of solventborne inks and coatings. It improves hardness, scratch resistance, adhesion, and gloss. It also helps pigment stabilization and increases color strength.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Variplus SK
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Product information

Effects

Film-Enhancement
Hardness
Adhesion
Adhesion
Adhesion Promotion
Surface Control
Gloss
Film-Enhancement
Gloss
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Durability & resistance

Sustainability

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Powder
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Variplus Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • very good hardness and scratch resistance
  • very good adhesion on plastics and metals
  • excellent gloss improvement

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
white-to-slightly-yellow pellets
chemical description
polyol resin
glass transition temperature
Approx 90 °C
hydroxyl value (as supplied)
approx. 325 mg KOH/g

Properties

Hardness
4/5
Gloss
5/5
Viscosity reduction / increase of solids content
4/5
Pigment wetting and stabilization
3/5
Adhesion improvement (e.g. metal, plastics)
4/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied on total formula weight: 5 - 20 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the grind or during the let-down is possible.

Dissolve in corresponding solvent before use.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture.