Additive

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.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Wet 238
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Product information

Effects

Surface Control
Flow & Levelling
Substrate Wetting
Anti-Cratering
Substrate Wetting
Dynamic Surface Tension Reduction
Substrate Wetting
Substrate Wetting
Static Surface Tension Reduction
Substrate Wetting
Paper & Board
Surface Control
Anti-Squeak
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

Next generation solution

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

PFAS Alternative

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Wet Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • very good substrate wetting
  • good flow and leveling
  • excellent crater prevention and elimination

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
clear colored liquid
chemical description
modified polyether siloxane
solvent
-

Properties

Substrate wetting
5/5
Anti-crater effect
4/5
Flow promotion
4/5
Defoaming
2/5
Reduction of static surface tension
5/5
Reduction of dynamic surface tension
4/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.0 %.

Processing instructions

Can be introduced in the grind and let-down stage.

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

Handling & storage

Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Product is freeze-thaw stable; if it freezes at colder temperatures, warm container to 40°C and mix thoroughly before use. Please refer to the SDS for the most current information.

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