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BASF introduces innovative leveling agents for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings
BASF introduces innovative leveling agents for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings
- Polyacrylate-based flow and leveling agents with exceptional compatibility
- Ideal for use in all solvent-borne systems, especially 2K topcoats
November 12, 2019 – BASF has globally launched two innovative polyacrylatebased leveling agents: Efka® FL 3750 and Efka® FL 3755, which are specifically developed for all solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings.
Efka® FL 3750 and Efka® FL 3755 demonstrates brilliant compatibility in solventborne resin systems like acrylic melamine, 2K PU, alkyd, polyester and nitrocellulose lacquer. Other highlights include outstanding heat stability across paint systems ranging from 2K PU ambient curing to high temperature baking of acrylic and polyester coil systems.
Efka® FL 3750 and Efka® FL 3755 are an ideal choice for use in automotive OEM and refinish coatings, wood coatings and industrial coatings. Their application area can also be extended to UV curing formulations and powder coatings, as well as ambient curing and baking curing systems.
For more information, please visit www.basf.com/additives
BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments division
The Dispersions & Pigments division of BASF develops, produces and markets a range of highquality pigments, resins, additives and polymer dispersions worldwide. These raw materials are used Page 2 in formulations for a number of industries, including coatings, construction, adhesives, printing and packaging, electronics and paper. With its comprehensive product portfolio and its extensive knowledge of the industry, the Dispersions & Pigments division offers its customers innovative and sustainable solutions and helps them advance their formulations. For further information about the Dispersions & Pigments division, please visit www.dispersions-pigments.basf.com.
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