Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Efka 3785 Leveling Agent

BASF Efka 3785 is a silicone-free, high-performance leveling agent from the Efka® polymer additive series, designed for solventborne and high-solids coatings to ensure excellent flow, uniform surface appearance, and defect suppression without foam or haze issues.
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Features Of BASF Efka 3785 Leveling Agent

  1. Highly effective low-surface-tension additive for superior flow and leveling in solventborne and high-solids coatings.

  2. Excellent compatibility with a broad range of resins including acrylics, polyesters, alkyds, and epoxy esters.

  3. Minimizes surface defects such as orange peel, craters, and pinholes without compromising intercoat adhesion.

  4. Non-silicone, non-reactive polymer-based chemistry—avoids silicone-related recoatability and contamination issues.

  5. Stable under thermal curing conditions up to 180 °C, supporting OEM and refinish baking processes.

Typical Applications Of BASF Efka 3785 Leveling Agent

  1. Automotive OEM clearcoats and basecoats.

  2. Industrial maintenance and protective coatings for metal substrates.

  3. High-performance coil coatings requiring uniform film formation.

  4. Refinish automotive topcoats and two-component polyurethane systems.

  5. Plastic coatings for automotive interior and exterior trim parts.

Specifications Of BASF Efka 3785 Leveling Agent

Chemical TypeNon-silicone polyacrylate copolymer
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber clear liquid
Primary ApplicationsSolventborne and high-solids industrial and automotive coatings
Key FeaturesLow surface tension, excellent substrate wetting, non-migrating
BenefitsImproved gloss uniformity, reduced defect correction, enhanced appearance consistency
Recommended Use Level0.1–0.5 wt% on total formulation
Storage StabilityStable for ≥12 months at 5–30 °C in sealed original container


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