Additive

TEGO® Wet 288

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TEGO Wet 288 is a hydrophobic siloxane-based substrate wetting additive with excellent surface tension reduction. It is highly suitable for waterborne and radiation curing inkjet inks, printing inks and varnishes
Bottle representation of TEGO® Wet 288
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Product information

Effects

Substrate Wetting
Film & Foil
Substrate Wetting
OPV
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Substrate wetting

Sustainability

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Biodegradable

PFAS Alternative

Markets

Technologies

Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Wet Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • low foaming
  • superior hydrolytic stability
  • ensures good wetting on a wide range of substrates
  • excellent reprintability and gluability

Technical data

active matter content
100 %
appearance
clear liquid
chemical description
polyether siloxane copolymer

Properties

Substrate wetting
5/5
Anti-crater effect
4/5
Flow promotion
3/5
Defoaming
3/5
Reduction of static surface tension
5/5
Reduction of dynamic surface tension
2/5

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Addition at the let-down stage is recommended.

Addition as supplied is recommended.

Handling & storage

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