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Tech-1068: Application of Polyester Leveling Agent

Release Date:2024-10-16 15:03:00

News Category: Company News

Overview of Polyester Leveling Agent
This is a high-performance polyester leveling agent developed and produced by Shanghai Taige Polymer Technology Co., Ltd. It mainly improves the wettability of the substrate and the leveling of the coating by reducing the surface tension of the coating. This leveling agent is a colorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid, suitable for most coating systems, including solvent based coatings such as automotive repair, coil steel, wood and anti-corrosion coatings, as well as UV coatings. It does not contain silicone oil, is easy to add and use, and is widely used in various applications.

Definition and Classification
Definition of Polyester Leveling Agent
A polyester leveling agent is an additive used to improve the surface smoothness of coatings. It effectively reduces film defects and enhances the fullness and gloss of the paint film

Classification by Application Field
Polyester leveling agents can be categorized by application into types for industrial coatings, wood coatings, and other uses

Test Formula  ▼





Compatibility



Conclusion:
According to the above experimental images, Tech-1068 has excellent compatibility in epoxy (128), saturated polyester, PE (unsaturated polyester) 1K, 2K, UV, and alkyd



Conclusion
From the above experimental images, it is known that Tech-1068 is stable in UV and unsaturated resin (PE) systems, and more stable in other systems.


Leveling of Tech-1068
Comparison of initial leveling properties





Comparison of post leveling properties

In practical applications, in order to achieve the best mirror effect, it is often recommended to use non silicon leveling agents and polydimethylsiloxane in combination to achieve the best leveling performance. The existing polyester leveling agent Tech-1068 can be used alone to achieve both short wave leveling and long wave leveling effects simultaneously

Leveling Comparison Conclusion
▶ By observing the reflection shape of the fluorescent light tube in the test images, Tech-1068​ shows the fastest initial leveling speed, followed by competitor 3600, while competitor F-100​ is the slowest.
▶ Used alone, Tech-1068 delivers excellent short-wave and long-wave leveling

Baking Paint System
Test formula


Board surface effect


Recoating property


Adhesion


Summary
Tech-1068, as a modified polyester leveling agent, is suitable for various solvent based systems, with excellent compatibility and good leveling performance. It can ensure clear and fog free paint film in bright light systems and can be widely used in automotive repair paint, light curing, baking paint and other systems