Aqueous Leveling Agent Solutions: Chemi Tech Helps Overcome Coating Surface Defects

In coating applications, surface defects such as orange peel, cratering, and pinholes often occur, significantly impacting product appearance and performance. Traditional additives struggle to balance leveling effects with environmental requirements, while the complexity of water-based systems further complicates solutions. 

Chemi Tech leverages years of technical expertise to deliver high-performance aqueous leveling agents, addressing market needs through a structured approach: First, analyze substrate characteristics and application environment to select the appropriate leveling agent type; second, optimize dosage (typically 0.1%-0.5%) through laboratory compounding tests; finally, achieve uniform coating spread with process adjustments. A furniture manufacturer experienced persistent orange peel in water-based wood coatings. Chemi Tech technicians conducted on-site diagnosis and applied KMP-302 leveling agent at 0.3% dosage, adjusting spray viscosity to 25 seconds (Ford Cup 4). This resulted in improved surface smoothness, reducing defect rates from 15% to below 3% without compromising original scratch resistance.

 Chemi Tech leveling agents offer excellent compatibility with resin systems and adapt to various processes including spraying and roller coating, providing reliable support for industrial and decorative coating applications.