In our daily lives, paint and ink can be seen everywhere. From exquisite furniture coatings to colorful prints, the quality and appearance of these surfaces cannot be separated from a key little helper - leveling agent. Today, let's take a deeper look at a leveling agent product with excellent performance - IOTA-3000.


1. What is a leveling agent
Leveling agent, in simple terms, is an additive that can improve the flow properties of paint or ink during construction. When paint or ink is applied to the surface of an object, due to various factors, they may not be covered evenly, and uneven phenomena such as depressions, ripples, and orange peels will appear. The role of the leveling agent is to help these materials flow better, so that they can automatically fill the unevenness of the surface and finally form a smooth and flat coating.


2. The unique structure and composition of IOTA-3000 leveling agent
The core component of IOTA-3000 leveling agent is polyether-modified organopolysiloxane. This special chemical structure gives it many excellent properties. Organopolysiloxane itself has the characteristics of low surface tension, and the modification of polyether further enhances its compatibility with different systems, enabling it to play a role in various coating and ink systems.


III. Performance characteristics of IOTA-3000
Reduce surface tension and improve wettability: As a silicone surface additive, IOTA-3000 can significantly reduce the surface tension of the coating. This means that the coating can better wet the substrate, whether it is a smooth metal surface or a porous wood surface, it can adhere evenly, effectively preventing oil shrinkage caused by poor substrate wetting.
Increase surface smoothness, scratch resistance and anti-adhesion: A protective film with a smooth feel is formed on the surface of the coating, which can not only improve the feel, but also effectively resist minor scratches in daily use. At the same time, it can also prevent the coating from sticking during the drying process or storage, maintaining the integrity of the coating.
Improve leveling and increase gloss: By optimizing the flow properties of the coating, IOTA-3000 can eliminate flow marks and unevenness on the coating surface, making the coating smoother and thus improving the gloss. Whether it is high-gloss furniture paint or matte wall paint, a more uniform and beautiful effect can be obtained.
Prevent Bénard vortices: During the coating application process, Bénard vortices are a common phenomenon, which will cause irregular ring patterns on the coating surface. IOTA-3000 can effectively inhibit the occurrence of this phenomenon and ensure the flatness of the coating surface.
Wide system applicability: This leveling agent is suitable for solvent-based, solvent-free and water-based coatings. Whether it is environmentally friendly water-based paint or traditional oil-based paint, IOTA-3000 can show its prowess.


IV. Application fields of IOTA-3000
Wetting, dispersion, lubrication and solvent-free preparation: In the production process of coatings and inks, IOTA-3000 can help pigments to be better dispersed in the system, improve dispersion efficiency, and lubricate to make the production process smoother. In the preparation of solvent-free systems, its leveling effect is particularly important, which can ensure that solvent-free coatings achieve ideal results during construction.
Specific applications in different systems
Water-based systems: including water-based pigments, coatings, latex paints, water-based inks, neutral inks, etc. In these systems, the recommended dosage of IOTA-3000 is 0.3-1% of the total formula. It can effectively improve the leveling of water-based materials, improve gloss, and maintain the stability of the water-based system.
Oil-based systems: For oil-based coatings and inks, the recommended dosage of IOTA-3000 is 0.05-0.5% of the total formula. In oily systems, it can reduce surface tension, improve substrate wettability, prevent oil shrinkage, and enhance the scratch and adhesion resistance of the coating.
Solvent-free system: In solvent-free systems, the recommended dosage is 0.3-1% of the total formula. It can help solvent-free coatings flow better, fill surface defects, and form high-quality coatings.
In short, IOTA-3000 leveling agent has brought better solutions to the coating and ink industry with its unique performance and wide applicability. Whether it is to improve the appearance quality of the product or to enhance the durability of the product, it plays an indispensable role. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, I believe that leveling agent products will show its magical charm in more fields and create a better life for us.
If you are interested in the application effect of the leveling agent in a specific scenario in the article, or the specific use method in different systems, please let me know and I can further introduce it.