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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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Polyols
Country of Origin
Germany
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11835
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Resins & Binders
Other Resins & Binders

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients 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
Labeling Claims
Conflict Minerals-free
Product Benefits
  • Excellent gloss improvement
  • Very good adhesion on plastics and metals
  • Very good hardness and scratch resistance

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Clearcoat,
Plastic Coating,
Solventborne Coating,
Wood Coating
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Metal,
Plastics
Cure Method
Radiation Cure
Ink & Toner End Applications
Ball Point Inks,
Printing Ink,
Solventborne Ink
Processing Information
  • Dissolve in corresponding solvent before use.
  • Addition to the grind or during the let-down is possible.

Properties

Physical Form
Pellets
Soluble In
Acetone Soluble,
Butyl Acetate,
Ethanol Soluble,
Tripropylene Glycol Diacrylate (TPGDA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal
Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

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
ITM18690
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 Value325.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)90.0 °C°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 662.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)1.15 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 842.0 °F°FDIN 51794
Melting Point (SDS)112.0-122.0 °C°C
pH (SDS)5.0-8.0-at 25°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life36.0-