In industrial coating production, surface leveling directly determines film quality and product value. Many manufacturers have long relied on imported leveling agents such as BYK-358N, but face pain points including unstable supply, large price fluctuations and slow technical support. To meet these needs, Chemi Tech has launched a self-developed polymeric leveling agent as an alternative, offering a new choice for coating applications with better cost-performance and professional service.


Today's market pain points concentrate on three aspects: long delivery cycles of imported products that disrupt production planning; prices highly exposed to exchange rates and trade policy; and technical support in some regions that cannot keep up with real-time production debugging. Chemi Tech therefore proposes a step-by-step alternative solution:

Step 1: Sample matching test. We provide free samples and technical guidance, comparing application data against BYK-358N in parallel to evaluate leveling effect, compatibility and stability.

Step 2: Production environment verification. Small-batch trials are run on the customer's actual production line to monitor the agent's behavior in the specific resin system, focusing on anti-cratering and surface tension control.

Step 3: Scale-up and optimization. Formulation parameters are adjusted according to feedback, ensuring the alternative cuts costs substantially while maintaining or improving film gloss and smoothness.

An automotive parts manufacturer previously used an imported leveling agent and often saw slight orange peel, with persistently high procurement costs. After switching to the Chemi Tech leveling agent at 0.2%–0.5%, film gloss rose from 89% to 93%, batch stability improved significantly, and additive costs fell by about 30%.

Chemi Tech's leveling agent suits solventborne systems with excellent substrate wetting and migration control, effectively preventing surface problems such as Bernard cell patterns. We provide one-on-one technical service to ensure a smooth substitution process.