Tego Glide 450 is a smoothing and flow additive that can be widely used in aqueous leveling agents, radiation-curable leveling agents, and solvent-based leveling agent formulations.
Characteristics of Tego Additive 450:
1. Tego Glide 450 can be widely used in aqueous, radiation-curable, and solvent-based formulations;
2. Significantly improves slip and transparency in varnishes;
3. Anti-cratering, flow properties, anti-blocking/release effects;
4. High efficiency, high compatibility (reduced risk of hazing);
5. Tego Glide 450 leveling agent offers good recoatability and improves scratch resistance;
6. Minimal impact on intercoat adhesion, providing a smooth feel for leather topcoats;

Technical data of Tego Additive 450:
Chemical composition: Polyether siloxane copolymer;
Appearance: Transparent liquid;
Active content: 100%;
Viscosity, 25°C, approx. 250 mPa·s;

Application examples of Tego Glide 450 (based on the total formulation in supplied form):
1. Wood and furniture coatings: Recommended dosage 0.05-0.5%
2. Aqueous and solvent-based industrial coatings: Recommended dosage 0.05-0.3%
3. Automotive paints: Recommended dosage: 0.03-0.2%
4. Radiation-curable printing inks and overprint varnishes for epoxy systems (cationic curing): Recommended dosage 0.05-1.0%
5. Leather topcoats based on polyurethane, acrylic resin, and nitrocellulose systems: Recommended dosage 0.1-1.0%

Process instructions for Tego Glide 450:
It can be added directly to the coating in pre-diluted form or as supplied.
Pre-dilution with the recommended solvent facilitates addition and mixing.