Additive

TEGO® Variplus CA

TEGO® Variplus CA shows excellent viscosity reduction and helps accelerate the drying speed. It provides very good adhesion on metal combined with high gloss and good weather resistance.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Variplus CA
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Product information

Effects

Adhesion
Film-Enhancement
Hardness
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

  • excellent gloss improvement
  • very good adhesion to metals
  • excellent viscosity reduction

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
white-to-slightly-yellow pellets
chemical description
ketone-aldehyde condensation resin
glass transition temperature
Approx 70 °C
hydroxyl value (as supplied)
approx. 110 mg KOH/g
solvent
-

Properties

Hardness
3/5
Gloss
4/5
Viscosity reduction / increase of solids content
5/5
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

Solutions in non-polar solvents may be turbid due to the water content of max. 4%.

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.