TEGO® Glide A 116 is an efficient smoothing additive from Evonik Industries for solvent-based printing applications. TEGO® Glide A 116 is easy to process and has good compatibility with other materials (especially when used in printing varnishes), providing excellent print quality while meeting regulatory requirements.

       The excellent compatibility of TEGO® Glide A 116 with color printing systems makes it unique in the market, especially when used in combination with waxes and matting agents to give the product a perfect appearance. In addition, this additive reduces scratches and avoids surface adhesion, a property that is particularly important during the production and processing stages.

       Food packaging is a very important part of the packaging market and stringent regulatory requirements ensure safety in this application area. tEGO® Glide A 116 meets all legal and regulatory requirements and offers a complete list for the Swiss Consumer Goods Ordinance (A).

       "Well-designed food packaging can perform as an implanted advertisement, provide information to customers and serve as the most important food protection," says Anna-Maria Ickert, Global Marketing Director, Inks & New Applications. TEGO® Glide A 116 provides ideal printing results for various applications, such as beverage TEGO® Glide A 116 is a highly effective smoothing additive for all solvent-based end-use applications, such as plastic packaging for beverage containers, ice cream and chocolate, and surface printing of labels or films.