Wetting agents, as an important chemical additive, are widely used in various fields such as agriculture, textiles, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum extraction. It plays an important role by reducing the surface tension of liquids, promoting their spreading and permeation on solid surfaces.
Wetting agents can significantly reduce the surface tension of liquids, making them easier to spread on solid surfaces and improving wetting properties. In coatings, inks, and other systems, wetting agents can assist dispersants in dispersing pigments, improving their dispersion efficiency and stability. Wetting agents can enhance the adhesion between substrates, coatings, inks, and other substances, thereby strengthening the product's adhesion. During the coating process, wetting agents can prevent adverse phenomena such as shrinkage and edge shrinkage, and improve the smoothness, flatness, and adhesion of the coating film. With the increasingly strict environmental regulations, low toxicity and biodegradable wetting agents are becoming more and more popular in the market, meeting the requirements of sustainable development.
In the field of agriculture, 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 field of coating industry, wetting agents can improve the wetting performance of coatings, enhance the dispersion efficiency of pigments, shorten grinding time, and improve the quality of coatings.
In the cosmetics industry, wetting agents play a role in moisturizing, emulsifying, and improving the stability and effectiveness of products.
In the pharmaceutical industry: Wetting agents can promote the dissolution and dispersion of drug components during the pharmaceutical process, improving the bioavailability of drugs.
Wetting agents play an irreplaceable role in modern industry due to their unique advantages and wide range of applications. With the continuous advancement of technology and the increasing requirements for environmental protection, the performance of wetting agents will be further improved, and their application fields will also continue to expand.