Elementis Deqian Levaslip 872 Leveling Agent

Features Of Elementis Deqian Levaslip 872 Leveling Agent

1. Outstanding high-temperature resistance - Can withstand high-temperature baking up to 230℃, suitable for various baking paint processes

2. Excellent recoatability and compatibility - Does not affect subsequent recoating construction, good compatibility with most baking paint systems

3. Strong leveling and gloss enhancement - Significantly improve film leveling, enhance paint surface gloss, and optimize appearance

4. Convenient and efficient addition - Excellent effects can be achieved with conventional addition amount, and the amount can be appropriately increased in solvent-free systems

5. Clear storage precautions - Easy to layer and turbidity below 0℃, can be used normally after rewarming, stable in nature

Typical Applications Of Elementis Deqian Levaslip 872 Leveling Agent

1. Polyester/amino baking paints - Suitable for polyester/amino baking paints, improve leveling and gloss, withstand high-temperature baking

2. Alkyd/amino baking paints - Used in alkyd/amino baking paints, optimize leveling and ensure recoatability

3. Acrylic/amino baking paints - Suitable for acrylic/amino baking paints, enhance gloss and improve film texture

4. Industrial baking paint systems - Used in various industrial baking paints, improve construction leveling and reduce surface defects

5. Hardware baking paint coating - Suitable for hardware baking paint, high-temperature resistance, ensure long-term bright paint surface and not easy to fall off

Specifications Of Elementis Deqian Levaslip 872 Leveling Agent

Elementis Deqian Levaslip 872 Leveling Agent – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What types of coating systems is Levaslip 872 best suited for?

A: Levaslip 872 is primarily designed for solvent-borne and high-solids industrial coatings, including automotive refinish, coil coatings, and general metal finishing systems. It demonstrates good compatibility with acrylic, polyester, and alkyd resins, and is especially effective in formulations requiring low surface tension and rapid leveling without compromising flow or sag resistance.

Q2: How does Levaslip 872 compare to silicone-based leveling agents?

A: Unlike many silicone additives, Levaslip 872 is a non-silicone, polyacrylate-based leveling agent. This eliminates risks associated with silicone contamination—such as recoatability issues, intercoat adhesion loss, or substrate wetting problems—making it a preferred choice where reworkability and overcoating performance are critical.

Q3: What is the recommended addition method and timing during formulation?

A: Levaslip 872 should be added during the let-down stage, after pigments and main binders are fully dispersed. It is typically introduced under moderate agitation to ensure homogeneous distribution. Pre-dilution with a compatible solvent may be used to aid incorporation, especially in viscous systems.

Q4: Does Levaslip 872 affect film hardness or drying behavior?

A: When used at typical dosage levels, Levaslip 872 has minimal impact on final film hardness, cure kinetics, or through-dry time. Its low volatility and non-migrating nature help maintain consistent mechanical properties across the cured film.