Water-Based Wetting and Leveling Agent Challenges? Chemi Tech's Professional Solutions for Flawless Coatings

In the pursuit of perfect coating appearance and performance, water-based coatings often face significant challenges during production and application: poor substrate wetting leading to craters and fish eyes; system incompatibility causing surface defects; inadequate leveling resulting in orange peel and brush marks. These pain points not only compromise aesthetics but can also undermine protective functions, leading to customer complaints and cost losses.

Addressing these common industry challenges, Chemi Tech leverages deep expertise in additive development to offer a series of high-performance water-based wetting and leveling agents. Our solution is not merely about adding an additive, but about providing a systematic improvement plan targeting the root cause of problems.

Our core solution involves a three-step approach: First, through precise substrate wetting enhancement technology, we significantly reduce the coating's surface tension, enabling it to spread evenly even on difficult-to-adhere substrates, preventing craters at the source. Second, utilizing efficient dynamic surface tension control and compatibility adjustment technology, we ensure the additives perform stably throughout coating preparation and application, avoiding surface defects caused by foam or incompatibility. Finally, with a unique combination of leveling and slip additives, we promote uniform flow of the coating during drying, eliminating orange peel and marks to achieve a mirror-smooth high-gloss or finely-textured matte finish.

In a specific case, a company specializing in industrial equipment coating encountered dense cratering when spraying on pre-treated metal surfaces. After analysis by the Chemi Tech technical team, we recommended a specific wetting and leveling agent package and guided the adjustment of addition sequence and process parameters. After application, surface cratering was completely eliminated, and leveling was significantly improved, without compromising intercoat adhesion or drying speed. The customer was highly satisfied with the final coating result.

Choosing Chemi Tech means gaining not just a product, but comprehensive technical support from problem diagnosis and product selection to process optimization. We are committed to helping every customer overcome surface defect challenges in water-based coatings, achieving a leap forward in both appearance and performance. Contact us today for a customized solution tailored to your specific system.