WD88 · Leveling Agent
High-performance polyacrylate leveling agent with silica carrier.
1. Product Information
2. Description
WD88 Leveling Agent is a polyacrylate with silica carrier. It is developed especially to correct surface imperfections such as craters, pinholes, and fish-eyes. It provides very good flowing and can be used in all types of powder coatings.
3. Technical Specification
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder with free flowing |
| Activity | ≥ 65 ± 2% |
| Volatiles | ≤ 1.5% |
4. Application
WD88 can be applied in the following powder coating systems:
- Epoxy
- Hybrid
- Polyester
- Polyurethane
- Acrylic
It can effectively eliminate orange peel and craters on the film surface. As a free-flow powder, it is easily incorporated into powder coating formulations by standard dry blending operations and homogenized with resin and other components to form a uniform system.
5. Use Level
The recommended dosage of WD88 in the formulation is 0.7 – 1.5% by weight, based on total coating. The precise amount should be tested in the laboratory.
6. Packaging
Packed with PE-lined kraft paper bag. Net weight 25kg per bag.
7. Storage
Store in a dry and cool place. Avoid contact with other chemicals. Keep away from sunshine and fire.
8. Toxicity & Safety Measures
This product is non-flammable and no toxicity is known. Follow usual hygiene practice when handling.
9. Disclaimer
No condition or warranty is to be assumed from the foregoing information. This information and all further technical advice is based on our present knowledge and experience. However, it implies no liability or other legal responsibility on our part, including with regard to existing third-part intellectual property rights, especially patent rights. In particular, no warranty, whether express or implied, or guarantee of product properties in the legal sense is intended or implied. We reserve the right to make any changes according to technological progress or further developments.
The customer is not released from the obligation to conduct careful inspection and testing of incoming goods. Performance of the product described herein should be verified by testing, which should be carried out only by qualified experts in the sole responsibility of a customer. Reference to trade names used by other companies is neither a recommendation, nor does it imply that similar products could not be used.
Key Facts
WD88 is a flow and leveling agent for powder coatings, manufactured by Huangshan Deping Chemical Co., Ltd. It is a polyacrylate with a silica carrier, supplied as a white, free-flowing powder with an activity of at least 65% (±2%) and volatiles of at most 1.5%. WD88 corrects surface imperfections such as craters, pinholes, fish-eyes and orange peel, and provides very good flow.
WD88 can be used in all powder coating systems - epoxy, hybrid, polyester, polyurethane and acrylic. The recommended dosage is 0.7-1.5% by weight of the total coating, and the precise amount should be determined by laboratory testing. As a free-flowing powder, WD88 is incorporated by standard dry blending and homogenized with the resin and other components. It is packed in PE-lined kraft paper bags of 25 kg net weight and should be stored in a dry, cool place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WD88 leveling agent do?
WD88 is a polyacrylate leveling agent with a silica carrier. It corrects surface defects of powder coatings such as craters, pinholes, fish-eyes and orange peel, and improves flow and surface smoothness.
How much WD88 should be added?
The recommended dosage of WD88 is 0.7-1.5% by weight, based on the total coating. The precise amount should be tested in the laboratory.
Which powder coating systems can WD88 be used in?
WD88 can be applied in epoxy, hybrid, polyester, polyurethane and acrylic powder coating systems.
How is WD88 incorporated into a formulation?
WD88 is a free-flowing powder that is easily incorporated by standard dry blending operations and homogenized with the resin and other components to form a uniform system.
How is WD88 packaged and stored?
WD88 is packed in PE-lined kraft paper bags of 25 kg net weight. Store it in a dry and cool place, away from sunshine and fire, and avoid contact with other chemicals.