TEGO Glide 496 — Technical Profile
TEGO Glide 496 is a Polyether siloxane copolymer-based slip and leveling additive manufactured by Evonik Industries AG (Germany), part of the TEGO Glide product line.
How It Works
TEGO Glide 496 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 496 Alternative?
Our SEMITECH Additives range offers functionally equivalent slip and leveling additives that deliver the same performance as TEGO Glide 496 — 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 496 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 496® 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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