TEGO Glide 450 — Technical Profile
TEGO Glide 450 is a Polyether siloxane copolymer-based slip and leveling additive manufactured by Evonik Industries AG (Germany), part of the TEGO Glide product line. COF reduction 30-40%.
How It Works
TEGO Glide 450 migrates to the coating surface during film formation, creating a thin silicone-enriched layer that reduces surface tension gradients (Marangoni flow). This eliminates craters, orange peel, and Bénard cells while providing a smooth, low-friction surface.
Key Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Polyether siloxane copolymer |
| Function | Slip/leveling agent |
| Active content | 95–100% (most grades) |
| Density | ~1.01–1.05 g/cm³ |
| Flash point | >100°C (most grades) |
| Shelf life | 24–36 months |
| Recommended dosage | 0.05–1.0% based on total formulation weight |
Applications
- Coatings
- Inks
Dosage & Addition
- Recommended dosage: 0.05–1.0% based on total formulation weight
- Addition point: Can be added at any stage of formulation; post-addition possible for most grades
Formulation Considerations
Higher dosage gives more slip but may affect recoatability and intercoat adhesion. PDMS-based grades (482, 490) give stronger slip but lower compatibility vs. polyether siloxane grades.
Looking for a TEGO Glide 450 Alternative?
Our SEMITECH Additives range offers functionally equivalent slip and leveling additives that deliver the same performance as TEGO Glide 450 — matched surface tension reduction, compatibility profile, and application behavior — at 20–40% lower cost.
Why formulators switch to SEMITECH Additives:
- Drop-in replacement — no reformulation needed in most systems; matched chemistry (Polyether siloxane copolymer) ensures equivalent performance at the same dosage (0.05–1.0% based on total formulation weight)
- Competitive pricing — 20–40% cost advantage vs. Evonik list price, with volume tier discounts available
- Reliable supply — direct from manufacturer in China, 2–4 week lead time, safety stock programs available
- Technical support — formulation assistance, application testing, and side-by-side comparison data provided
- Flexible MOQ — from 25 kg trial drums to 20-ton container loads
- Quality assurance — ISO 9001 certified, batch-to-batch consistency with full CoA
Qualification Process
- Request sample — we ship 1–5 kg free sample of our TEGO Glide 450 equivalent
- Lab testing — side-by-side evaluation in your formulation at equivalent dosage
- Application testing — confirm performance on your production equipment
- Qualification — full TDS, CoA, and regulatory documentation provided
- Scale up — seamless transition to production quantities
TEGO Glide 450® is a registered trademark of Evonik Industries AG. SEMITECH Additives products are independently developed functional equivalents, not produced by or affiliated with Evonik.
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