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The importance of leveling agents in industrial coatings
Release time:2025-09-19 Page-views:20

In the production and application of industrial coatings, leveling agents are an indispensable additive. The importance of leveling agents lies in improving the fluidity and surface smoothness of the coating, which directly affects the final performance and appearance quality of the coating.

Leveling agents reduce the surface tension of coatings, promote uniform spreading of coatings on substrates, and reduce surface defects such as brush marks, orange peel, and shrinkage. Especially in high decorative fields such as automobiles, home appliances, and electronic devices, the flatness and glossiness of the coating are more important, and leveling agents can significantly optimize and enhance the overall appearance grade of the product.   

Leveling agents can not only optimize the appearance, but also indirectly improve the physical and chemical properties of coatings. Flat coatings can reduce micro defects, lower moisture or reduce the risk of corrosive media penetration. Leveling agents improve the wettability of substrates and enhance the adhesion between coatings and substrates. In addition, a uniform coating structure can also improve the wear resistance of the coating. At the same time, leveling agents allow for thinner and more uniform film formation of coatings, which also reduces a significant amount of time and material costs for enterprises.  

As the core additive of industrial coatings, leveling agents play a crucial role in terms of construction convenience, coating aesthetics, and functionality. With the development of industrial coating towards high efficiency, environmental protection, and high performance, the development of new high-efficiency and environmentally friendly leveling agents will also become a technological focus in the future.

 

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