High-Performance Alternative to BYK-358N Leveling Agent | Chemi Tech’s Solution for Coating Defects

In industrial coating production, surface leveling performance directly determines coating quality and product value. Many enterprises rely heavily on imported leveling agents such as BYK-358N but face challenges including unstable supply, price volatility, and delayed technical support. Addressing these needs, Chemi Tech has developed an independently researched polymeric leveling agent alternative, providing a cost-effective and technically supported solution for coating applications.

Key market pain points include: prolonged delivery cycles disrupting production schedules, price fluctuations influenced by international exchange rates and trade policies, and insufficient on-site technical support for real-time production adjustments. Chemi Tech’s step-by-step substitution solution resolves these issues effectively:

Step 1: Compatibility Testing

We provide free samples and technical guidance, comparing performance data with BYK-358N to evaluate leveling efficiency, compatibility, and stability.

Step 2: Production Line Validation

Small-batch trials are conducted on customer production lines to monitor the agent’s behavior in specific resin systems, focusing on anti-cratering and surface tension control.

Step 3: Scalable Application and Optimization

Formula parameters are adjusted based on feedback, ensuring reduced costs while maintaining or improving coating gloss and smoothness.

An automotive parts manufacturer previously using an imported leveling agent experienced slight orange peel defects and high procurement costs. After switching to Chemi Tech’s leveling agent at 0.2%-0.5% dosage, coating gloss increased from 89% to 93%, batch consistency improved significantly, and additive costs were reduced by approximately 30%.

Chemi Tech’s leveling agent is suitable for solvent-based systems, offering excellent substrate wetting and migration control to prevent surface defects like Bernard vortices. We provide one-on-one technical support to ensure a seamless transition.