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

BASF Efka FL 3741 Leveling Agent

BASF Efka FL 3741 is a high-performance silicone-free leveling agent from the Efka polymer additive series, designed for solventborne and high-solids coatings. It enhances surface uniformity, reduces orange peel and craters, and improves substrate wetting without affecting gloss or intercoat adhesion. Ideal for automotive refinish and industrial OEM applications.
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Features Of BASF Efka FL 3741 Leveling Agent

  1. Excellent substrate wetting and flow promotion in solventborne and high-solids coatings.

  2. Low surface tension without causing foam or cratering issues in sensitive formulations.

  3. Good compatibility with a broad range of resins including acrylics, polyesters, and alkyds.

  4. Thermally stable up to 200 °C, supporting baking applications such as coil and automotive OEM coatings.

  5. Non-silicone, non-alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO-free) chemistry for improved regulatory compliance.

Typical Applications Of BASF Efka FL 3741 Leveling Agent

  1. Automotive OEM clearcoats and basecoats.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal substrates.

  3. Coil coating systems requiring high gloss and defect-free film formation.

  4. General-purpose solventborne decorative and protective topcoats.

  5. High-solids and low-VOC industrial finishing systems.

Specifications Of BASF Efka FL 3741 Leveling Agent

Chemical TypeModified polyacrylate
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to light amber, clear liquid
Primary ApplicationsSolventborne and high-solids industrial coatings
Key FeaturesNon-silicone, APEO-free, thermally stable
Recommended Dosage0.1–0.5 wt% on total formulation
Storage Stability≥12 months at 5–30 °C in original sealed container
VOC Content≤100 g/L (typical)


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