TEGO® VariPlus SK

TEGO® VariPlus SK is a very powerful film enhancer, improving the optical and mechanical properties of solventborne inks and coatings. It improves hardness, scratch resistance, adhesion, and gloss. It also helps pigment stabilization and increases color strength.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Chemical Family: Polyols

End Uses: Ball Point Inks, Clearcoat, Plastic Coating, Printing Ink, Solventborne Coating, Solventborne Ink, Wood Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Plastics

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Pigment Stability, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Hardness, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Pigment Wetting, High Color Strength, High Gloss, Optical Properties, Reduces Viscosity

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11835
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Ink & Toner End Applications
Processing Information
  • Dissolve in corresponding solvent before use.
  • Addition to the grind or during the let-down is possible.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

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 -10 and +30°C, TEGO® VariPlus SK has a shelf life of at least 36 months from the date of manufacture. TEGO® VariPlus SK should be stored under the exclusion of air,light and moisture.

Other

Appearance
White pellets
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Other Hazards
None
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxyl Value325.0mg KOH/g
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life36.0mo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)90.0°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)5.0-20.0%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 662.0°F
Density (SDS)1.15g/cm³at 20°C
Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 842.0°FDIN 51794
Melting Point (SDS)112.0-122.0°C
pH (SDS)5.0-8.0-at 25°C