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

BASF Efka SL 3288 Leveling Agent

BASF Efka SL 3288 is a silicone-free, high-performance leveling agent from the Efka polymer additive series. Designed for solvent-borne and high-solids coatings, it delivers excellent flow, uniform surface appearance, and reduced orange peel without affecting substrate wetting or recoatability. Ideal for industrial and automotive topcoats requiring low foam and outstanding compatibility.
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Features Of BASF Efka SL 3288 Leveling Agent

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

  2. Low surface tension reduction without foam stabilization or adverse impact on recoatability.

  3. Excellent compatibility with a broad range of resin systems including acrylics, polyesters, and alkyds.

  4. Effective leveling performance at low addition levels (0.05–0.3 wt% on total formulation).

  5. Non-silicone, non-acrylate chemistry — avoids silicone-related defects such as craters and intercoat adhesion issues.

Typical Applications Of BASF Efka SL 3288 Leveling Agent

  1. Automotive OEM and refinish coatings.

  2. Industrial maintenance and coil coatings.

  3. General-purpose solventborne decorative paints.

  4. High-gloss wood and plastic coatings.

  5. Powder coating basecoats requiring defect-free film formation.

Specifications Of BASF Efka SL 3288 Leveling Agent

Chemical TypeModified polyacrylate
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear, pale yellow liquid
Primary ApplicationsSolventborne and high-solids industrial coatings
Key FeaturesNon-silicone, low-foaming, high compatibility
BenefitsImproved flow, reduced orange peel, enhanced gloss uniformity
Density (20 °C)Approx. 0.96 g/cm³
SolubilityMiscible with common organic solvents (e.g., xylene, butyl acetate, MEK)


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