Nowadays, with the development of the coatings industry towards high performance, environmental friendliness, and multifunctionality, the surface smoothness, glossiness, and application adaptability of coatings have become important indicators for measuring the quality of coatings. As an important component of coating additives, leveling agents directly affect the surface quality and construction performance of coatings. In the pursuit of high decorative and protective industrial demands, the advantages of leveling agents are becoming increasingly prominent.   

The core advantage of leveling agents in modern coatings is mainly manifested in improving the smoothness of the coating surface. Leveling agents reduce the surface tension of the coating, eliminate defects such as brush marks and orange peel, and make the coating smooth like a mirror. Especially suitable for applications in industries such as automotive paint and furniture paint. Moreover, modern leveling agents have a wide range of compatibility and can be adapted to various systems such as water-based, solvent based, UV curing, etc. With the development of science and technology, some leveling agents have multifunctional composite functions such as defoaming, anti sticking, and anti-static, greatly reducing the complexity of formulations. The technological progress of leveling agents is driving the coating industry towards "zero defect" surface treatment. In addition, leveling agents can also help coatings quickly wet substrates, solve problems such as shrinkage and fish eyes caused by substrate hydrophobicity, improve coating quality, and greatly enhance coating production efficiency.

Leveling agents have become a key additive for modern coatings to achieve high performance and high aesthetics through their unique surface control ability. With the advancement of coating technology, leveling agents will continue to develop towards environmental friendliness, multifunctionality, and intelligence, providing more efficient solutions for the coating industry.