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Dow TRITON X-405 Wetting and Leveling Agent

Dow TRITON X-405 is a nonionic surfactant from the TRITON series, designed as a high-performance wetting and leveling agent for water-based coatings, inks, and adhesives. It delivers rapid substrate wetting, uniform film formation, and reduced surface defects. Compatible with acrylics, polyurethanes, and latex systems, it enhances flow without foam generation or haze. Widely used in industrial and architectural applications for reliable, low-VOC performance.
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Features Of Dow TRITON X-405 Wetting and Leveling Agent

  1. High-performance nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated octylphenol chemistry.

  2. Excellent substrate wetting and surface leveling in low-surface-tension systems.

  3. Good compatibility with a broad range of water-based and solvent-borne formulations.

  4. Low foaming characteristics suitable for high-shear industrial processes.

  5. Stable performance across wide pH ranges (pH 3–12) and moderate temperature conditions.

Typical Applications Of Dow TRITON X-405 Wetting and Leveling Agent

  1. Waterborne architectural coatings and interior/exterior paints.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings including primers and topcoats.

  3. Printing inks, especially flexographic and gravure formulations.

  4. Agrochemical adjuvants for spray tank mixing and droplet dispersion.

  5. Specialty cleaning formulations requiring rapid substrate penetration.

Specifications Of Dow TRITON X-405 Wetting and Leveling Agent

Chemical TypeNonionic surfactant (octylphenol ethoxylate)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Primary ApplicationsWetting, leveling, and dispersing agent in coatings, inks, and agrochemicals
Key FeaturesLow foam, pH-stable, water-miscible
BenefitsImproved substrate coverage, reduced pinholing, enhanced flow and film uniformity
SolubilityMiscible with water and common organic solvents (e.g., alcohols, glycol ethers)
Storage StabilityStable for ≥24 months at 15–30°C in sealed original container


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