Name: Fluorinated Acrylate Leveling Agent FAL-10
Brand: Coatingsink
SKU: fluorinated-acrylate-leveling-fal
Availability: InStock

Question 1

At what dosage should FAL-10 be added to an industrial topcoat formulation?

Accepted Answer

FAL-10 is effective at 0.05–0.5% on total formulation weight. Start at 0.1% and adjust based on substrate and desired surface tension reduction. Exceeding 0.5% may impair intercoat adhesion or cause re-coatability issues in multilayer systems.

Question 2

Is FAL-10 compatible with both solventborne and waterborne coating systems?

Accepted Answer

FAL-10 is optimized for solventborne and high-solid industrial coatings. In waterborne systems, pre-dilute in a water-miscible co-solvent such as butyl glycol before addition. Always run compatibility and adhesion tests before committing to production use.

Question 3

How does FAL-10 improve scratch resistance compared to non-fluorinated leveling agents?

Accepted Answer

The fluorinated backbone migrates to the film surface during cure, forming a low-energy, dense monolayer that significantly reduces the coefficient of friction. This lowers surface energy to approximately 18–22 mN/m and improves mar resistance versus conventional polysiloxane or polyacrylate leveling additives.

Appearance	Clear to slightly yellowish liquid
Active Content	100%
Density (25°C)	1.05 g/ml
Viscosity (25°C)	80–120 mPa·s
Recommended Dosage	0.05–0.5% on total formulation

Fluorinated Acrylate Leveling Agent FAL-10

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