Silicone-Based Leveling Agents | General industrial coatings, automotive paints | Silicone polymers; liquid (CAS 63148-62-9); operates up to 150°C (ASTM D543) | Cost-effective, smooth flow properties; low surface tension | Limited to moderate temps; may leave residues at high temps (▲0°C vs Base) |
Acrylic-Based Leveling Agents | Architectural coatings, UV-exposed surfaces | Acrylic polymers; solid form; temp resistance up to 120°C | UV stability, easy handling; no residue formation | Poor high-temp performance; may yellow over time (▲30°C inferior to Base) |
Fluoropolymer-Based Leveling Agents | Aerospace, electronics, high-performance coatings | Fluorinated polymers; liquid; temp resistance up to 250°C (ASTM D543) | Exceptional chemical/heat resistance; no yellowing | High cost; requires specialized mixing (▲100°C vs Base) |
Wax Emulsion Leveling Agents | Wood coatings, furniture finishes | Wax-based; liquid; temp resistance up to 80°C | Reduces surface defects; cost-effective for low-temp applications | Poor high-temp stability; may degrade adhesion (▲170°C deficit vs Advanced) |
General Purpose Leveling Agents | Everyday industrial coatings, cost-sensitive projects | Mixed polymer blends; temp resistance up to 100°C | Versatile, affordable; broad compatibility | Ineffective in extreme temps/chemicals (▲200°C deficit vs Advanced) |
High-Temperature Resistant Leveling Agent (User’s Product) | Automotive, aerospace, high-temperature industrial processes | Polyether modified polysiloxane + long-chain alkyl groups Base: 250°C (ASTM D543) Advanced: 300°C (▲50°C) | Base: Stable up to 250°C; Advanced: 300°C (▲50°C) Chemical resistance: withstands 50+ exposures (ASTM F739) | Base: Moderate cost; Advanced: 20% higher cost (▲$20/kg) |