TEGO Glide 432 Silicone Leveling & Slip Additive for Solventborne & UV Coatings and Inks
TEGO Glide 432 Silicone Leveling & Slip Additive for Solventborne & UV Coatings and Inks
Full Name: TEGO Glide 432 Polyether‑modified Silicone Surface‑control Additive
Designed for solvent‑borne and UV‑curing systems. Provides slip performance and crater resistance for mass‑production formulations of printing inks and UV clear varnishes.
Core Technical Parameters
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Test Item |
Typical Value |
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Chemical Composition |
Polyether‑modified polysiloxane |
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Active Content |
100% |
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Appearance |
Clear liquid |
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Viscosity (25℃) |
900‑1800 mPa·s |
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Standard Package |
25 kg plastic drum, 200 kg steel drum |
Key Advantages
1. Imparts slip property to coating films and improves scratch‑resistance.
2. Reduces crater / volcano‑shaped defects and optimises surface status of UV films.
3. Good compatibility with UV acrylic monomers, low interference towards curing reaction.
4. Optimises surface texture of ink films for printing‑ink applications.
5. Dual‑system compatibility for solvent‑borne and radiation‑curing applications, good formulation switching versatility.
Main Application Fields
Core Applications: UV clear topcoats, offset & screen‑printing inks, solvent‑borne industrial topcoats
Suitable Applications: Plastic UV coatings, wood UV coatings
Restriction: Do not apply to food‑contact articles without valid compliance certification.