Wetting agents, as auxiliary agents that can improve the coverage of liquid objects on solid surfaces, are widely used in multiple industries. Their unique advantage lies in their ability to effectively reduce surface tension and enhance the wettability of liquids on solid surfaces.
Wetting agents improve wettability by reducing the surface tension or interfacial tension of substances, allowing water to spread on or penetrate the surface of solid materials. In the coating industry, wetting agents can enhance the adhesion between the substrate and the coating, ensuring that the coating is more firm. Wetting agents can also assist in pigment dispersion, improving the dispersion efficiency of pigments and the uniformity of coatings. In coating applications, wetting agents can effectively prevent shrinkage and improve the smoothness and flatness of the coating film.
The application of wetting agents is widely used in multiple industries. In the agricultural field, soil wetting agents can effectively improve soil water retention capacity, reduce irrigation frequency, and increase crop yield. In the textile industry, wetting agents are used to improve the wettability and spinnability of fibers, enhance production efficiency and product quality. In the coatings industry, wetting agents are widely used in water-based coatings, water-based inks, water-based adhesives, etc., to enhance the wetting and dispersibility of coatings. In the pharmaceutical process, wetting agents can increase the hydrophilicity of hydrophobic drugs, making them easy to wet and disperse.
Wetting agents play an important role in multiple industries with their unique advantages, not only improving production efficiency but also meeting environmental protection needs. With the increasingly strict environmental regulations, low toxicity and biodegradable wetting agents have become the mainstream in the market. With the continuous advancement of technology and the deepening expansion of applications, the market prospects for wetting agents in the future will be even broader.