Flow / Levelling Agents

The flow / levelling of a coating plays a significant role in determining the aesthetics of the coated surface. Poor surface flow can result in defects like craters, brush marks, fish eyes etc. which can impair the appearance of the coated surface. As products/surfaces that feature superior surface quality are more appealing to the eye, flow and levelling additives are added to paints and coatings. Various silicones, polyacrylates, fluorosurfactants, waxes and some solvent blends are used as flow / levelling additives in coatings.

Selection Guide related to Flow / Levelling Agents

Selection Guide

Leveling Agents for Paints, Coatings and Inks

Finding the right leveling agent is often a tedious process, considering all the parameters. It is important to check dosage and product variations to figure out the correct chemistry and fine tune the formulation. Make the selection of your leveling agents easy for your coating formulation by getting answers to most of your questions that arise during the selection process. Learn the role of solvents and other important factors in leveling and, thus, come up with the best coating product.

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Product Name

Supplier

Description

Borchi® Gol 0011

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 0011 by Borchers (Milliken) is a modified polysiloxane flow and air release agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings systems. It can reduce pigment floating and provides barrier properties to... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings>Solvent-Free/ High-Solids
Resins>Polyurethanes (PU)
Resins>Epoxies

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Borchi® Gol 1375

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 1375 by Borchers (Milliken) is a VOC-, APEO- & silicone-free, interface active for improved substrate wetting, flow and leveling. It is recommended for water- and solvent-based systems. It provides... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings Markets>Architectural / Decorative
Coatings Markets>General Industrial /Maintenance

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Borchi® Gol 1473

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 1473 by Borchers (Milliken) is a VOC- & solvent-free flow and leveling agent. It is a 100% active polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane. It is recommended for topcoats that are cured at room... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings>Solvent-Free/ High-Solids
Coatings>Waterborne

Borchi® Gol 1474

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 1474 by Borchers (Milliken) is a VOC- & solvent-free flow and leveling agent. It provides an improvement in slip properties as well as mar resistance. It can inhibit the formation of surface defects... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings>UV / Radiation Curing
Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings Markets>Automotive OEM

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Borchi® Gol 1570

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 1570 by Borchers (Milliken) is a 100% active, VOC-free, modified polydimethylsiloxane for improved flow and leveling properties in coating systems. It provides improved substrate wetting and slip... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings>UV / Radiation Curing
Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings Markets>Architectural / Decorative

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Borchi® Gol 1670

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 1670 by Borchers (Milliken) is a silicone-based leveling agent with an anti-floating effect. It reduces surface tension and prevents Benard cell formation. It can be used at ambient or slightly... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based
Resins>Polyesters>Unsaturated
Resins>Alkyd Resins

Borchi® Gol 3467

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 3467 by Borchers (Milliken) is a VOC-free flow/levelling-, wetting- and dispersing agent. It is a 100 % active, solvent-free polyether-modified polysiloxane (PDMS). It provides improvements in wetting... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings Markets>Wood & Furniture Coatings

Borchi® Gol 8701

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol 8701 by Borchers (Milliken) is a silicone-free substrate wetting agent. It is specifically designed for solvent-based coating systems. It provides an improvement in wetting and flow, as well as... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based

Borchi® Gol E2

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol E2 by Borchers (Milliken) is a silicone-free, flow promoter and air release agent. It helps to eliminate flow defects and craters caused by air entrapment in thick film. It is recommended for... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings>Solvent-Free/ High-Solids

Borchi® Gol H 250

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol H 250 by Borchers (Milliken) is an organic modified phenylmethyl silicone additive to improve leveling in solvent-based coatings systems. Suitable for solvent-based baking enamels, such as coil and can... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings Markets>Can Coatings
Coatings Markets>Coil Coatings

Borchi® Gol LA 2

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol LA 2 by Borchers (Milliken) is a 100% active, VOC- & solvent-free polyether-modified polysiloxane for improved flow and leveling agent. It is suitable for water- and solvent-based coatings systems. It... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-Free/ High-Solids
Coatings>UV / Radiation Curing
Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings>Waterborne

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Borchi® Gol LA 200

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol LA 200 by Borchers (Milliken) is a 100% active & VOC-free defoamer, flow- and leveling agent. It is a solvent-free, polyether-modified polysiloxane additive. It is suitable for solvent-free, solvent- and... view more

Applications

Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings>Solvent-Free/ High-Solids
Coatings Markets>Automotive refinishing

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Borchi® Gol LA 232

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol LA 232 by Borchers (Milliken) is a 100% active & VOC-free flow-, leveling and substrate wetting agent. It is a solvent-free, polyether-modified polysiloxane grade. It provides reduced surface tension... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings>Solvent-based
Inks
Coatings Markets>Automotive refinishing

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Borchi® Gol LA 50

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol LA 50 by Borchers (Milliken) is a substrate wetting, flow and leveling agent. It is polyether-modified polysiloxane designed for water- and solvent-based coating applications. It lowers the surface... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings>Solvent-based
Coatings>UV / Radiation Curing
Coatings Markets>Wood & Furniture Coatings

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Borchi® Gol LA 6

Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Gol LA 6 by Borchers (Milliken) is a polyether modified polysiloxane additive for solvent-based coating systems for improved substrate wetting, flow and leveling. Provides slip & block resistance and can... view more

Applications

Coatings>UV / Radiation Curing
Coatings>Solvent-based
Resins>Alkyd Resins
Resins>Epoxies

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