TEGO® VariPlus DS 50

TEGO® VariPlus DS 50 strongly improves the mechanical properties of waterborne inks and coatings. It also improves resistance against water, solvents, and chemicals. It leads to excellent adhesion on plastics and improves intercoat adhesion.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Clearcoat, Pigmented Coating, Plastic Coating, Printing Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink, Wood Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Plastics, Wood

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Pigment Stability, Good Hardness, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Pigment Wetting, High Gloss, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improves Intercoat Adhesion, Improves Water Resistance, Reduces Viscosity, Solvent Resistance

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Carrier
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11834
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Ink & Toner End Applications
Markets
Applications
Processing Information
  • Addition as supplied is recommended.
  • Addition to the grind or during the let-down is possible.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Information

When stored in an original unopened packaging between +4 and +25°C, TEGO® VariPlus DS 50 has a shelf life of at least 30 months from the date of manufacture.

Other

Appearance
White liquid
Color (SDS)
Opaque
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxyl Value120.0mg KOH/g
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life36.0mo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)129.0°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content33.0%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)10.0-30.0%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.054g/cm³
Flash Point (SDS)min. 200.0°F
Freeze Point (SDS)130.0-150.0°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)23.0hPaat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)400.0mPa.sAt 23°C
pH (SDS)8.5-9.5-at 23°C