Products in Specialty Coatings: Leveling Agent

AFCONA 3250 is an additive designed to provide the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam. It is specially developed for all solvent-based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. AFCONA 3250 belongs to the same family as AFCONA 3230. But while AFCONA 3230 is effective only in polyurethane coatings, AFCONA 3250 works in all solvent-based coatings.

AFCONA 3251 is an additive designed to offer the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam. AFCONA 3251 is specially developed for solvent-based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. Its performance is similar to AFCONA 3250, only with better leveling.

ADDITOL® VXW 6396 is a multifaceted solution that excels as a flow promoter, leveling agent, and flow modifier in a variety of applications. Tailored for clearcoat, screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, varnishes, flexography ink, and gravel ink, it proudly claims to be NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free. Standout features include reduced overspray, improved edge coverage, improved long wave reduction, low film thickness, improved short wave reduction, reduced surface preparation, and wet-on-wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish.

EBECRYL® 350, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, industrial, and paints and coatings markets. With labeling claims including bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, it meets stringent environmental standards. This cloudy liquid offers a range of application methods, such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. Compatible with various substrates, including metal, paper, plastics, and wood, EBECRYL® 350 provides a clear and durable finish, making it suitable for automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various specialty coatings.

ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified polysiloxane, designed for waterborne paint systems. It effectively reduces surface tension, enhancing substrate wetting and leveling in the absence of foam stabilization. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N maintains surface slip and does not impact recoatability. This formulation delivers improved performance in waterborne paint applications, making it a valuable addition for achieving optimal wetting and leveling characteristics without compromising other essential properties.

MODAFLOW® EPSILON is an APEO-free and tin-free clearcoat technology suitable for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. This epoxy-based coating is utilized in applications such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing inks, including flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Employing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance.

MODAFLOW® 2100 is a clear to light yellow coating primarily designed for the automotive, transportation, and paints and coatings sectors. It finds extensive applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinishing, and building and construction wood finishes. The product's versatility extends to various printing and packaging segments, including flexography, gravure printing, inkjet printing, offset, and lithographic printing. Additionally, it offers compatibility with substrates like metal and wood, and its cure method involves radiation.

ADDITOL® XL 122 is a dynamic formulation that excels as a leveling agent and flow promoter. Tailored for enamel, solventborne coating, and clearcoat applications, it proudly claims to be APEO-free, NMP-free, and tin-free. Standout features include wet-on-Wet properties, improved edge coverage, improved long wave reduction, and excellent scratch resistance. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® XL 122 stands as a reliable choice for achieving superior leveling, flow promotion, and overall performance in various coating formulations.

ADDITOL® XW 6580 is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified siloxane, suitable for both waterborne and solvent-borne paint systems. This additive is designed to reduce surface tension effectively, leading to improved substrate wetting and leveling, without contributing to foam stabilization. It is labeled as tin-free, monomer-free, and APEO-free. ADDITOL® XW 6580 offers features such as circulation stability, wet-on-wet properties, multi-substrate adhesion, improved edge coverage, low film thickness, improved long-wave reduction, and reduced surface preparation. It finds applications in solvent-borne coatings, clearcoats, and waterborne coatings.

MODAFLOW® Lambda is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology designed for the automotive and transportation paints and coatings markets. This radiation-curable coating is applied in sectors such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, industrial coatings, metal coatings, and other specialty coatings. With compatibility on metal and wood substrates, it offers a clear appearance and utilizes both solventborne, solventless, and high-solids coating methods.

MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology designed for automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging markets. This waterborne coating is applied in various sectors such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, decorative paints, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and diverse printing inks like flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Utilizing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates and offers a clear appearance.

The 4354 Thinner 4 is a slower drying thinner for use with the MG Chemical’s urethane and acrylic conformal products. The thinner as excellent solvent strength, making it a good oil and grease remover. It has very low water solubility, so it is unlikely to absorb water and create blush. Its drying speed is slow enough to promote excellent leveling, but it is fast enough to accommodate a reasonable assembly line speed.

ADDITOL® XL 480 a specialized leveling agent, stands out as a monomer-free, NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free solution. Tailored for clearcoat applications, it boasts features like overbake resistance, improved edge coverage, low migration, high gloss, improved dullness, low reactivity, high temperature-curing, wet-on-Wet properties, and improved flexibility. Its special properties position it as an additive dedicated to enhancing the surface quality of paint films, especially in automotive coatings. The versatile applications of ADDITOL® XL 480 extend to the automotive and transportation sectors, encompassing automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

ADDITOL® XW 390 serves as a silicone-free flow and wetting agent designed for waterborne coating systems. It effectively prevents flow defects in various waterborne coatings and enhances substrate wetting. This APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free formulation is compatible with epoxies (EP). Noteworthy features include improved edge coverage, long wave reduction, wet-on-wet properties, short wave reduction, and low migration. Widely applicable, it finds use in enamel, waterborne coating, and epoxy coating applications.

MODAFLOW® 9200 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology suitable for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and printing inks such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. This radiation-curable coating is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance and utilizing radiation cure as its cure method.

MODAFLOW® RESIN is an acrylic flow modifier specifically formulated without the addition of silicone. It finds application in non-aqueous industrial coatings and powder coatings, where its primary functions include enhancing flow and leveling, reducing issues like pinholes, fisheyes, craters, and orange peel. This product contributes to improved substrate wetting and helps maintain or enhance substrate adhesion. Additionally, MODAFLOW® RESIN serves as a defoaming agent, aids in air release, and facilitates pigment dispersion. It is employed in various coating applications such as top coats, powder coatings, radiation-curable coatings, clearcoats, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, varnishes, flexography inks, solventborne coatings, gravure inks, and lithographic inks. Notably, it adheres to labeling claims of being VOC-free, APEO-free, and Tin-free.

The 4353 Thinner 3 is a moderate speed drying thinner for use with the MG Chemical’s conformal coating products. The thinner promotes good flow properties and suppresses blushing.

Additive designed to perform the highest slip in all solvent based coating without foam stabilizing property

Reacrone PCL-40F is 100% activity acrylic type. PCS-100S is Silica Free. And it can get the best clarity.

ADDAPT BioWet 45 is a solvent free, ready biodegradable wetting/leveling agent for aqueous systems such as cleaning agents and coatings/lacquers on glass substrates. ADDAPT BioWet 45 exhibits good dynamic and static surface tension values. A blend of PolyAlkylene Glycols and Polyhydroxy - Amide. The ingredients are EINECS registered.