In high-end furniture coatings, surface leveling directly affects film feel and scratch resistance. A Viet nam furniture coating manufacturer faced long lead times and rising costs with imported leveling agents. Switching to Chemi Tech KMT-4333 (polyether siloxane copolymer) delivered:
28% cost reduction with annual savings exceeding ¥600,000;
Performance gains:
15% lower friction coefficient for silky feeling；
20% improved scratch resistance；
Level 1 re-coat adhesion (cross-cut test) in UV matte systems.
Technical Edge:
KMT-4333 reduces surface tension below 20 mN/m, eliminating Bernard vortices caused by uneven matting agent distribution. Its polyether-modified structure ensures compatibility with acrylic/polyurethane systems without haze. Dosage: 0.05%-0.3%, addable at any production stage.
Case Study:
Adding 0.1% KMT-4333 to PU gloss varnish increased gloss from 95° to 102° (60° measurement) while eliminating "microfoams" in high-humidity environments. In UV roller coating, leveling speed accelerated by 12%.