Evonik expands its additive portfolio for radiation-curing printing inks and varnishes
Evonik’s TEGO® Rad 2800 is a new release additive for printing inks and varnishes. The new product displays the highest release effect in our Rad portfolio and thus takes a further step in completing the range of radiation-curing glide and release additives. TEGO® Rad 2800 has pronounced silicone character, combining strong hydrophobing properties with optimum system compatibility.
The Rad portfolio from Evonik is unique because the additives can be crosslinked into the coating; the resulting glide and release effects are particularly durable. With conventional additives, the release effect is markedly weaker and less permanent because the additives are not bound into the coating.
The use of TEGO® Rad 2200 N, 2250, and 2300 allows formulators to achieve good glide and flow in print varnishes, resulting in defined surface smoothness and good haptic qualities. Because of their outstanding compatibility, their use does not impair transparency.
TEGO® Rad 2500, 2650, and 2800 distinguish themselves particularly by their good release effect, so adhesive strips can be easily detached without leaving a residue.
Company information
Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders
in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2015more than 33,500 employees generated sales of around €13.5billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about €2.47 billion.
Evonik Industries has been producing specialty chemical products in the Greater China region (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) since the late 1970’s; with wide-ranging trading relations already in place prior to this in the region. Evonik regards Greater China as one of the driving forces of the global economy and we consequently endeavour to grow our business in the region. The company now has around 3,000 employees in the Greater China region, the regional sales reached over €1.3 billion in 2015.
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