Name: Waterborne Leveling Agent WLA-10
Brand: Coatingsink
SKU: waterborne-leveling-agent-wla10
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How does WLA-10 prevent fisheye defects in latex paints?

Accepted Answer

WLA-10 is silicone-free, eliminating the surface-tension incompatibility that causes fisheye cratering. Its modified acrylate backbone reduces dynamic surface tension uniformly without the recoatability issues associated with silicone-based leveling agents.

Question 2

At what addition level should WLA-10 be incorporated into a waterborne formulation?

Accepted Answer

Typical dosage is 0.1–0.5% by weight on total formulation, added during the letdown stage. Over-addition above 0.5% may reduce intercoat adhesion; a draw-down test at 0.2% and 0.4% is recommended to find the optimum for a specific resin system.

Question 3

Is WLA-10 compatible with both acrylic and vinyl-acrylic latex binders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WLA-10 is compatible with acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and vinyl-acrylic dispersions across a pH range of 7–9. For systems outside this range, confirm compatibility with a jar-stability test at 50 °C for one week before full-scale production.

Active Content	40 ± 2%
Density (25°C)	1.03 g/ml
Viscosity (25°C)	200–500 mPa·s
pH (10% solution)	7.5–8.5
Recommended Dosage	0.1–0.5% on total formulation

Waterborne Leveling Agent WLA-10

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