Evonik TEGO Glide 485 Leveling Agent

Features Of Evonik TEGO Glide 485 Leveling Agent

1. Waterborne exclusive adaptation - Designed specifically for waterborne formulations, with water as solvent and excellent system compatibility

2. Outstanding slip and anti-blocking - Endow the paint film with excellent slip touch, strong anti-blocking, avoid adhesion damage of finished products

3. Improved scratch resistance - Significantly improve the surface hardness of the paint film, enhance scratch resistance and extend service life

4. High efficiency low addition - Excellent effect can be achieved with a small amount of addition, reducing formula cost and high cost performance

5. FDA compliant adaptation - Complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.300 standard, suitable for coatings related to food contact

6. Significant hand feel optimization - Designed specifically for leather topcoats, can endow the paint film with a smooth varnish feel and improve terminal experience

Typical Applications Of Evonik TEGO Glide 485 Leveling Agent

1. Printing inks and overprint varnishes - Improve slip and anti-blocking, optimize printing feel and pattern clarity

2. Wood and furniture coatings - Improve paint film slip, enhance scratch resistance, suitable for waterborne wood coating

3. Leather topcoats - Endow leather with smooth touch, anti-blocking, and improve the high-end texture of leather products

4. Waterborne packaging coatings - Complies with FDA standards, suitable for food contact packaging, ensuring safety and performance

5. Waterborne decorative coatings - Optimize surface slip, reduce contamination, and improve the practicality of indoor and outdoor waterborne coatings

Specifications Of Evonik TEGO Glide 485 Leveling Agent

Evonik TEGO Glide 485 Leveling Agent – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What types of coating systems is TEGO Glide 485 best suited for?

A: TEGO Glide 485 is widely used in solvent-borne, water-borne, and high-solids industrial coatings—including automotive refinish, coil coatings, and general-purpose decorative finishes—where excellent substrate wetting and uniform surface leveling are required.

Q2: How does TEGO Glide 485 differ from silicone-free leveling agents?

A: As a polyether-modified silicone, TEGO Glide 485 provides superior flow and leveling performance at low dosages while maintaining good compatibility with common resin systems. Unlike many silicone-free alternatives, it delivers robust defect suppression—such as orange peel and craters—without compromising intercoat adhesion or recoatability.

Q3: Can TEGO Glide 485 be used in UV-curable systems?

A: Yes, TEGO Glide 485 is compatible with many UV-curable formulations, including acrylate-based coatings and inks. It remains effective during both pre-cure flow and post-cure surface stabilization, though compatibility and final film properties should be verified under actual curing conditions.

Q4: Is TEGO Glide 485 suitable for food-contact compliant coatings?

A: TEGO Glide 485 is not specifically designed or certified for direct food-contact applications. For such uses, Evonik offers alternative additives evaluated against relevant regulatory frameworks—consult technical service for formulation-specific guidance and compliance documentation.

Q5: What is the typical dosage range for optimal performance?

A: Dosage depends on formulation composition, application method, and desired performance level, but TEGO Glide 485 is typically used at low concentrations—generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight relative to total formulation solids—and is often effective below 1.0%.