Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Evonik TEGO Wet 280 Wetting Agent

Evonik TEGO Wet 280 is a silicone-based wetting agent from the TEGO Wet series, designed for low-surface-tension aqueous systems. It enables rapid substrate wetting, excellent leveling, and foam control in coatings, inks, and agrochemicals. Compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic formulations, it enhances spreading without compromising stability or gloss.
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Features Of Evonik TEGO Wet 280 Wetting Agent

  1. Highly effective low-foaming surfactant for rapid substrate wetting and spreading.

  2. Excellent compatibility with a broad range of water-based formulations, including those containing electrolytes.

  3. Good hydrolytic stability across wide pH range (pH 4–11), ensuring formulation robustness.

  4. Enables uniform coating and defect-free film formation on low-energy and difficult-to-wet substrates.

  5. Non-ionic, APEO-free, and compliant with major global regulatory frameworks for industrial coatings.

Typical Applications Of Evonik TEGO Wet 280 Wetting Agent

  1. Waterborne architectural coatings (e.g., interior/exterior paints and primers).

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings and protective coatings for metal and concrete.

  3. Water-based wood coatings, including stains and clear finishes.

  4. Printing inks, especially aqueous flexographic and gravure inks.

  5. Construction chemicals such as cementitious tile adhesives and self-leveling compounds.

Specifications Of Evonik TEGO Wet 280 Wetting Agent

Chemical TypeNon-ionic surfactant (alkyl polyglycoside derivative)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to light amber, clear to slightly hazy liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.0 – 8.0
Density (20 °C)1.03 – 1.07 g/cm³
Solubility in WaterCompletely miscible at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent for water-based coatings, inks, and construction chemicals
Key FeaturesLow foaming, high spreading efficiency, electrolyte-tolerant


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