TEGO® RC 1908

TEGO® RC 1908 is a solvent-free, UV curing silicone acrylate release coating for premium release designed to cater to a wide range of applications, including electronic die-cutting, industrial, and bitumen adhesives. TEGO® RC 1908 is a “ready to use” one component blend with TEGO® Photoinitiator A 18.

Typical Applications

TEGO® RC 1908 is used in the manufacturing of release coatings with premium release properties for self-adhesive products, like e.g.
  • High speed auto-apply and hand apply applications
  • Electronic dye cutting labels and sealings
  • Bitumen and roofing materials

Benefits at a glance

  • TEGO® RC 1908 is easy to use as it is premixed in the right ratio incl. photoinitiator TEGO® A 18.
  • It can be used on both film substrates and standard base papers.
  • The low viscosity allows coating with most printing technologies and common silicone coaters.
  • The release performance will be better if higher silicone coat weights are applied. Thus 2 g/m² and even 3 g/m² may be beneficial.
  • Results of Subsequent adhesion tests are lower than other Evonik TEGO RC products

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