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

Dow Corning DC-57 Leveling Agent

Dow Corning DC-57 is a silicone-based leveling agent from the Dow Corning® SILICONE ADDITIVES series, designed to enhance surface smoothness and reduce defects like orange peel or craters in coatings, inks, and adhesives. It offers excellent substrate wetting, low foam generation, and compatibility with solvent-borne and UV-curable systems without affecting gloss or cure speed.
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Features Of Dow Corning DC-57 Leveling Agent

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

  2. Low surface tension with minimal impact on foam generation or intercoat adhesion.

  3. Thermally stable up to 200 °C, supporting baking processes in industrial finishing.

  4. Compatible with a broad range of resins including acrylics, epoxies, polyesters, and alkyds.

  5. Non-silicone leveling agent—avoids silicone-related defects such as craters or recoatability issues.

Typical Applications Of Dow Corning DC-57 Leveling Agent

  1. Automotive OEM and refinish clearcoats and basecoats.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal substrates.

  3. Wood finishing systems including UV-curable and thermoset varnishes.

  4. Plastic coatings for automotive interior trim and consumer electronics housings.

  5. High-performance coil coatings for architectural and appliance applications.

Specifications Of Dow Corning DC-57 Leveling Agent

Chemical TypeNon-silicone organic polymer blend
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear, pale yellow liquid
Density (25 °C)Approx. 0.92–0.94 g/cm³
Viscosity (25 °C)Approx. 30–50 mPa·s
SolubilityMiscible with common organic solvents (e.g., xylene, butyl acetate, MEK)
Primary ApplicationsLeveling and flow control in medium-to-high solids coatings
Key FeaturesNon-migrating, low-VOC compatible, no adverse effect on gloss or clarity


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