Core Application Fields of Leveling Agents
The application of leveling agents centers on coating requirements that demand "a flat/smooth surface". The mainstream fields include:
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Coating Industry: Accounting for the largest proportion, it covers architectural coatings (wall paints, floor paints), industrial coatings (automotive paints, furniture paints, coil coatings), and wood coatings. It solves problems such as orange peel and pinholes after brushing/spraying, ensuring uniform paint film gloss.
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Ink Industry: Used in plastic inks, metal inks, screen printing inks, etc. It prevents issues like "edge shrinkage" and "dot deformation" during printing, ensuring clear pattern edges and a smooth surface.
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Adhesives and Sealants: Employed in electronic adhesives and structural adhesives to reduce surface unevenness after curing, enhancing bonding tightness and appearance consistency.
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Other Fields: Including UV-curable materials (varnishes, UV adhesives), powder coatings, and leather finishes. These adapt to surface flatness requirements of different curing methods (thermal curing, photo-curing).