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AFCONA-3522 Acrylic Water-Based Leveling Agent
AFCONA-3522 is an acrylic-based leveling additive designed for water-based coating systems. It helps improve film flow and reduce orange peel defects, supporting a smoother film appearance in water-based wood coatings and general industrial topcoats. The acrylic structure avoids silicone-related side effects such as fo
- Orange Peel Reduction
- Wood & Industrial Coatings Additive
Price on request — FOB Guangzhou / CIF, volume-tiered.
- Category
- Additives
- Packing
- 25 kg/drum
- MOQ
- 1 drum
- Lead time
- 7-15 working days after deposit
- Payment
- T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy · L/C at sight for larger orders
- Documents
- COA and MSDS with every shipment · TDS, REACH and SGS reports on request
Documents
Datasheets are shared on request — tell us the grade and we will send the matching TDS and SDS. Request TDS / SDS
Product description and parameters
Product Description
AFCONA-3522 is an acrylic-based leveling additive designed for water-based coating systems. It helps improve film flow and reduce orange peel defects, supporting a smoother film appearance in water-based wood coatings and general industrial topcoats. The acrylic structure avoids silicone-related side effects such as foam stabilization and recoating issues in many formulations.
Key Technical Parameters
Parameter
Typical Value
Product Type
Acrylic leveling agent (water-based system)
Appearance
Clear to slightly yellow liquid
Active Content
Approx. 100%
Recommended pH Range
4–10
Standard Packaging
25 kg/drum
Key Features
• Acrylic backbone supports film flow improvement and orange peel reduction
• Silicone-free formulation helps reduce foam stabilization and crater migration risks
• Compatible with many water-based acrylic and polyurethane resin systems
• Easy to incorporate during the let-down stage with moderate shear mixing
Application Areas
Primary: Water-based wood coatings, general water-based industrial topcoats
Suitable for: Water-based architectural coatings, selected water-based UV systems
Not recommended for: High-demand substrate wetting on low-surface-energy substrates (consider silicone-modified grades), direct food-contact applications, medical-grade materials
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