TEGO® VariPlus AP

TEGO® VariPlus AP improvesgloss and adhesion on various metals (e.g. steel, aluminium). As a solvent-freeco-binder, it is recommended for high-solid industrial coatings and for UV-offset inks.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Chemical Family: Aldehydes, Ketones

End Uses: Clearcoat, Offset Ink, Printing Ink, Solventborne Coating, Wood Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Metal, Plastics, Steel, Wood

Features: Excellent Pigment Stability, Good Pigment Wetting, High Gloss, Improves Adhesion, Reduces Viscosity

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11832
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Benefits
  • Excellent viscosity reduction
  • Very good adhesion to metals
  • Reduction of volume shrinkage in radiation curing systems

Applications & Uses

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Information

When stored in an originalunopened packagingbetween -10 and +30°C, TEGO® VariPlus AP has a shelf lifeof at least 36 months from the date of manufacture.TEGO® VariPlus AP shouldbestored under theexclusion of air, light and moisture. 

Other

Appearance
White pellets
Color (SDS)
Transparent
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Other Hazards
None
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)5.0-20.0 %%
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxyl Value5.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)50.0 °C°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.19 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 450.0 °C°CDIN 51794
Melting Point (SDS)88.0-102.0 °C°CDIN ISO 4625
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life36.0 momo