Additive

TEGO® Glide 494

TEGO® Glide 494 shows very good slip, good anti-blocking properties, and good rub resistance. It creates a soft and slippery touch in waterborne formulations. It is free of aromatic solvents and tin.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Glide 494
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Product information

Effects

Surface Control
Slip
Surface Control
Anti-Blocking
Surface Control
Haptics
Surface Control
Dirt Pick Up Resistance
Surface Control
Scratch & Abrasion Resistance
Surface Control
Flow & Levelling
Surface Control
Release
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Slip & flow & release

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

PFAS Alternative

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Glide Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • easy incorporation
  • compatible
  • excellent haptics
  • excellent slip effect

Technical data

active matter content
65 %
appearance
white liquid
chemical description
emulsion of a high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane
solvent
water

Properties

Anti-crater effect
0/5
Flow promotion
0/5
Slip effect
4/5
Anti-blocking
5/5
Low foam
1/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 5.0 %.

Processing instructions

Due to stability reasons emulsions may not be diluted with organic solvents.

The dilution has a limited storage stability.

Dilutable with water in nearly any ratio.

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging between +4 and +40°C, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.