TEGO® Wet 238

TEGO® Wet 238 is a modified polyether-siloxane-based superwetter providing exceptional substrate wetting and good flow and leveling in waterbornecoatings and inks.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Siloxanes

End Uses: Clearcoat, Plastic Coating, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink, Wood Coating

Labeling Claims: Conflict Minerals-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Wetting Agent
Product Code
MITM15799
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Excellent crater prevention and elimination
  • Good flow and leveling
  • Very good substrate wetting

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Ink & Toner End Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • General industrial coatings
  • Plastic coatings
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Wood coatings
Processing Information
  • Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.
  • Can be introduced in the grind and let-down stage.

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 Conditions

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Product is freeze-thaw stable; if it freezes at colder temperatures, warm container to 40°C and mix thoroughly before use.

Other

Appearance
Clear colored liquid
Color (SDS)
Pale yellow
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life60.0mo
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.1-1.0%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 392.0°F
Density (SDS)0.99-1.03g/cm³DIN 51757 at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 212.0°FDIN EN 22719
Freeze Point (SDS)max. 0.0°C
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)63.0-218.0mm²/sat 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)65.0-225.0mPa.sDIN 53015 at 25°C
pH (SDS)6.0-8.5-at 25°C, 40 g/L, in water