SURFADIOLS WET-500

Wetting Agent

SURFADIOLS WET 500

(Alternative to TEGO WET 500)

SURFADIOLS WET 500 is a silicone-free substrate wetting additive with low foam tendency. It is highly recommended for waterborne coatings with dynamic applications.

Typical properties

AppearanceColorless clear liquid
CompositionNonionic organic surfactant
Active substance content100%
Density (20°C), g/cm31.000-1.100
Viscosity80-350mpa.s

Special properties

  • • Good reduction of dynamic surface tension
  • • Low foaming
  • • Suitable for water based systems
  • • Suitable for pigmented coatings and clear coatings
  • • Improve wetting of various substrates and pigments.
  • • Good flow promotion
  • • Good recoatability
  • • Silicone free, solvent free

Scope of application

The additive can be used as wetting agent in the following waterborne formulations.

  • Automotive coatings                           
  • Industrial coatings
  • Anticorrosive paints                           
  • Building coatings
  • Electrophoretic paints                          
  • Wood coatings

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

  • Addition to the grind is recommended in pigmented formulations.
  • Suitable for addition during the let-down or even in clear formulations.
  • Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Recommended Levels

0.1-1.0 % additive (as supplied) based upon total formulation.

The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal dosage levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.

Package and storage

The standard package is 25kg pails, 18 pails per pallet.

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

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