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Why Do So Many High-Performance Additives Rely on Aromatic Solvent Systems? The answer is rarely about tradition or cost. More often, it lies at the molecular level: aromatic solvents interact with complex additive chemistries in ways that directly influence their solubility, stability, and activation within the formulation. Strong Solvency Enables Complete Dissolution and Uniform Distribution Aromatic solvents offer exceptional solvency for many polymeric and surface-active additives, particularly those containing aromatic or unsaturated structures. This powerful dissolving capability ensures additive molecules remain fully dissolved and evenly dispersed throughout storage, processing, and application, preventing phase separation and maintaining consistent activity. Consistent Performance from Lab to Production During critical stages such as dispersion, grinding, and application, a well-solvated additive responds more predictably to shear and mixing forces. Aromatic solvent systems support this reliable behavior, helping to bridge the performance gap between laboratory evaluation and full-scale industrial production. Minimized Interference in Multi-Additive Formulations In complex formulations containing several additives, consistent and strong solvency helps minimize unexpected interactions. Aromatic solvents create a more controlled and predictable environment, allowing dispersants, wetting agents, and flow additives to perform their intended functions without interfering with one another. Conclusion: Performance by Design, Not by Accident Understanding the fundamental role of aromatic solvents in additive performance clarifies both their strengths and their limitations. In advanced formulation, high performance is seldom accidental—it is the result of intentional design, informed by chemistry, solvent selection, and overall system balance.  

Imagine a liquid coating not as a simple mixture, but as a team of microscopic agents on a mission. Their first crucial task: to rapidly and completely take over new territory (the substrate). Their final objective: to retreat uniformly, leaving behind a perfectly smooth, defect-free film. This is the true story of coating application—a covert operation driven by the dual sciences of wetting (the conquest) and leveling (the orderly retreat). Let's reveal how this mission succeeds or fails.   Phase 1: The High-Stakes Sequence This covert operation unfolds in a precise sequence. The moment of contact is critical: if the substrate's energy is too low or contaminated, the liquid agents “de-bead” and retreat, leading to crawling or cratering—a failed conquest. Assuming wetting succeeds, the team must immediately transition to the leveling phase. Here, surface tension acts as the commander, pulling the liquid to smooth out ridges and brush marks. But it's not a free flow. The agents fight against the growing rheological complexity of the film (evaporation, sagging, and increasing viscosity) as it begins to cure. Any imbalance—too fast evaporation, too high initial viscosity—can freeze imperfections in place, resulting in orange peel, brush marks, or poor aesthetics.   Phase 2: The Formulator as Master Strategist The formulator's role is to be the master strategist, tilting this delicate balance toward success. This is achieved not by chance, but through the deliberate use of key performance additives. Wetting agents act as the special forces, lowering the coating's surface tension to ensure rapid and complete substrate takeover, even on low-energy surfaces. Immediately after, leveling agents step in as the logistics corps. They minimize surface tension differentials within the liquid film, ensuring a uniform pull that smoothens the surface without causing secondary defects. By strategically deploying these agents, the commander dictates the terms of both the conquest and the retreat.   Conclusion: Engineering the Perfect Finish This strategic command of the substrate-to-film journey is what defines excellence in coating development. It requires not only deep knowledge but also the right tools. At ANJEKA, we provide more than just additives; we deliver the targeted solutions and technical partnership needed to master both the conquest and the retreat. Our wetting and leveling agents are designed to work in concert, giving you, the master strategist, precise control over every stage of the operation.   Let’s collaborate to engineer the perfect finish for your next challenge.  

 EZHOU ANJEKA TECHNOLOGY CO.,Ltd professional additive manufacturer Anjeka Waterborne Floor Coating Testing Test Name Water based floor testing Initial time of experiment   End time of experiment     Paint formulation Formulation   Waterborne Resin-Free Black Paste Formulation A component base material formulation     6272 6871 Remark Material Quantity Remark   Material Quantity Quantity   waterborne epoxy curing agent 15.4 Liangu BC901   Water 59.5 59.5   Anjeka dispersant 0.25 6070/6871   7414 0.5 0.5 Anjeka wetting agent 5062A 0.1 Anjeka waterborne defoamer   Anjeka dispersant 15 15 6272/6871 Titanium Dioxide 3.5 Lomon R996   Carbon black 25 25 Mitsubishi MA100 Barium sulfate 13.2 600-800 mesh   Total 100 100   Total 32.45             Disperse Component A (base resin) at 2500 rpm for 30 minutes until the fineness is below 20 µm.                           Component A           Component A (Base Resin) 32.45             Waterborne Resin-Free Black Paste 0.88             Total 33.33                             Component B     Finished paint     Waterborne epoxy emulsion 61.7 Liangu BC2060H   Component A 33.33     7334 0.22 Anjeka wetting agent   Component B 66.67     7361 0.22 Anjeka leveling agent   Water as required Adjust viscosity   5062A 0.1 Anjeka defoamer           Water 4.43 Deionized Water           Total 66.67                               Method & Procedure 1.Disperse Component A (base resin) at 2000 rpm until the fineness is below 35 µm.， 2.Grind the black paste in a shaker mill until the fineness is below 15 µm, then add it to Component A at the specified ratio and mix until homogeneous.； 3.Slowly add Component B to the first part, then adjust the viscosity to 4000–5000 mPa·s by adding water.。 4.Apply uniformly using a roller coater Result 6070 white+6272 black 6871 white+6871 black Both formulations exhibit virtually no lap‑mark color difference, no flooding, and excellent leveling when applied by roller coating.

When your new formulation suffers from cratering, loss of gloss, or flocculation, what’s the first thing you do? Chances are, many of us would turn back to scrutinize the product’s technical data sheet. The TDS is the starting point for selection—but think of it more as a “health check report” than a “compatibility guide.” It tells you the intrinsic properties of the additive, yet it cannot predict how it will interact chemically within your specific formulation system—with the resins, solvents, or other additives. The real compatibility challenges often begin where the TDS ends. Why the TDS Is Only Half the Story This is because the TDS presents static data obtained under ideal, single-variable conditions. In the real world of formulations, however, compatibility is a dynamic and multidimensional challenge. It revolves around the complex “chemical matchmaking” between additive molecules and resins, solvents, and other additives—involving charge compatibility, polar interactions, and steric hindrance. It is subjected to “process trials”—from the heat generated during high-speed dispersion to the aging that occurs over long-term storage. More critically, those unspecified “trace impurities” in raw materials or minor batch-to-batch variations can become the “final straw” that disrupts the balance. Thus, while the TDS serves as a map, the journey ahead must be navigated through our own exploration. The Systematic Exploration: Your True Compatibility Test So, how can this “exploration” be carried out systematically? A rigorous evaluation protocol is far more reliable than isolated data comparison. The key lies in simulating real-world scenarios through dynamic testing: Conduct gradient addition experiments to observe the impact curve of the additive—from low to high dosage—on viscosity, transparency, and appearance. The inflection point in this curve often provides more guidance than the recommended dosage in the TDS. Perform stress testing—such as thermal storage (e.g., 50°C for 4 weeks), freeze-thaw cycles, or high-speed shear—to accelerate and reveal potential phase separation or stability issues. Evaluate performance under application simulation, as effects like leveling or defoaming must ultimately be validated through draw-down or spray application. Run the “team test”—entirely beyond the scope of the TDS—to verify whether the new additive works synergistically with or counteracts the existing additives in the formulation, particularly surfactant-based ones. This combination of tests constitutes the true criteria for compatibility. From Executor to Decision-Maker Therefore, the value of these tests extends far beyond merely obtaining a set of “pass/fail” data. Their true significance lies in providing formulators with critical decision-making information when navigating “gray areas.” The TDS often presents a clear range, yet reality is filled with ambiguity. The inflection point in gradient testing reveals where the “boundary” lies; stress testing uncovers the “robustness” of the system; and team testing defines the “baseline” for cooperation. Armed with this knowledge, you transition from being an “executor” reliant on supplier-recommended dosages to a decision-maker capable of autonomous optimization and risk assessment based on a profound understanding of your own system. This is the true embodiment of professionalism. Our Commitment: Charting the Frontier Together This is precisely the direction we, as an additive supplier, are committed to pursuing together with our customers. We provide not only a comprehensive TDS but also the professional support and collaborative testing capabilities to help you complete this “systematic exploration.” Because we understand deeply that only when you become the decision-maker for your own formulations can our additives deliver 100% of their value. Let us join hands, not just to read the map of data, but to chart the frontiers of performance ourselves.  

 EZHOU ANJEKA TECHNOLOGY CO.,Ltd Professional Additive supplier Test Record Sheet Test Name Defoamer Testing for Epoxy Systems Temperature/humidity   Customer   Conducted by Mr. Wang Date July 27,2025     Objective Formulation Formulation         Resin 150 Sanmu 828           Reactive diluent 21 AGE           Defoamer 1.05                             Procedure 1.After weighing, disperse the mixture using a high‑speed disperser: first at 1000 rpm for 1 minute, then increase to 3000 rpm for 9 minutes. 2.Pour the selected material (containing foam) into a 100‑ml graduated cylinder up to the 100‑ml mark, then weigh it. 3.Allow the sample to stand. Record the following at 2 hours and 24 hours: The meniscus reading (ml) in the graduated cylinder. The height of the clear supernatant (mm or %). The clarity of the liquid phase (e.g., clear, hazy, turbid). 4.Calculation Initial Density = Mass of Material / Initial Volume of Material Foam Fraction (%) = [(Initial Meniscus Reading – Meniscus Reading after Standing) / Initial Meniscus Reading] × 100% Defoaming Efficiency (%) = [(Initial Meniscus Reading – Meniscus Reading after Standing) / (Initial Meniscus Reading – Meniscus Reading after Complete Defoaming)] × 100% Result   Defoamer Material Weight (Tare Deducted) Initial Meniscus Reading 2H 24H Clarity of Supernatant Material Meniscus (ml) Supernatant Meniscus (ml) Material Meniscus (ml) Supernatant Meniscus (ml) AJK 5680A 110.24 100 99 2 98.5 98.5 Severely turbid, completely opaque. AJK 5053 109.49 100 99 1 98 98 Severely turbid, completely opaque. AJK 5088 108.24 100 98.5 1.2 97.5 97.5 Slightly hazy, semi‑transparent. AJK 5066N 110.03 100 99 2 98.5 98.5 Slightly hazy, semi‑transparent. AJK 5530 104.64 100 96 0.5 94 94 Slightly hazy, semi‑transparent. Sample 530 105.64 100 97 1 95 95 Slightly hazy, semi‑transparent.                   AJK 5680A AJK 5088 AJK 5530 Sample 530 AJK 5053 AJK 5066N   initial density 1.1024 1.0824 1.0464 1.0564 1.0949 1.1003   2H Foam Fraction% 1 1.5 4 3 1 1   24H Foam Fraction% 1.5 2.5 6 5 2 1.5   Defoaming Efficiency% 66.7 60 66.7 60 50 66.7                                   Conclusion In this epoxy system： Anjeka 5680A delivers the best defoaming and foam inhibition performance, but exhibits relatively poor compatibility. Anjeka 5066N offers good defoaming, foam inhibition, and excellent compatibility.  

1. The Hidden Variable That Changes Everything Why does a top-performing defoamer in solvent-based systems cause craters in solvent-free epoxy? Why does the same leveling agent require completely different timing in the two systems? The answer lies in an often-overlooked variable: the presence or absence of solvent doesn’t just change the medium—it rewrites the rules of the game for additive behavior. 2. The Lost “Compatibility Buffer” Solvents act as a chemical buffer, dissolving additives and masking subtle polarity mismatches. In solvent-free systems, this buffer vanishes. Additives must engage in direct, “face-to-face” chemical dialogue with the resin. Any mismatch in polarity, solubility, or reactivity is dramatically amplified. A silicone defoamer incompatible with epoxy won’t disperse—it will form micro-droplets that become crater nuclei. 3. New Rules: The “Desolvation” Evaluation Framework Selecting additives for solvent-free systems requires a new mindset. We must establish “desolvation” criteria: Chemical Affinity First: Choose additives structurally similar to the resin or with specific interaction groups (e.g., OH/NH₂ for epoxy). Test Differently: Replace dilution tests with microphase compatibility testing (observe dispersion stability and clarity in the resin itself). Mind the Reaction: Ensure additives don’t interfere with curing chemistry. Additives are no longer “plug-in modules”—they are chemical building blocks of the formulation. 4. Putting It Into Practice: The Three-Stage Verification Theory means little without a clear path to implementation. Adopt this structured verification method: Screen: Use solubility parameters and molecular simulation to rank compatibility. Validate: Combine hot-stage microscopy and rheology to watch phase behavior and viscosity under heat/shear. Simulate: Test for defects under real application conditions (draw-down vs. spray). Only after this process can an additive “earn its certification” for solvent-free duty. 5. The Real Shift: From Finding Tools to Building Capability Mastering solvent-free systems isn’t about finding a “stronger” additive. It’s about building a new capability. We must move beyond the “compatibility crutch” that solvents provided and develop sharper chemical vision and process intuition. This demands new tools (like dynamic surface tension analyzers) and application-focused testing protocols. Success will belong to the teams that complete the transition from experience-based adaptation to systematic design.  

   EZHOU ANJEKA TECHNOLOGY CO.,Ltd professional additive supplier Test record sheet Test Name Performance Evaluation of Dispersants on Mitsubishi MA-100 Carbon Black Temperature/humidity   Customer   Conducted By Mr.Fan Test Date Nov.5 2025     Objection:Comparative Evaluation of 6062, 6062A, 6062B, and BYK163: Color Development, Heat-Aging Stability, and Fineness Color paste formulation           Sanmu 965 Hydroxy-Functional Acrylic Resin 60             Solvent Blend: S01 / S05 / S071 at a 1:1:1 Ratio 27             Dispersant 3 6062 6062A 6062B BYK163     MA-100 carbon black 10                             Procedure 1. Grind all formulation components together for 3 hours. 2. Measure the fineness of the resulting paste and record its visual appearance. 3. Apply draw-downs on black-and-white test paper to assess color development. Result Among the Anjeka dispersants, 6062A yields the darkest color. 6062B and 6062 perform similarly. When compared to the competitive product BYK163, all three Anjeka dispersants show superior performance, with BYK163 being the least effective.   Fineness＜um Fineness After Heat Aging Check for flow (Yes/No) Appearance After Heat Aging Draw-down Panel for Color Development Assessment     6062 10 10 Easily flowable Easily flowable with slight false body Qualified     6062A 10 10 Easily flowable Easily flowable with slight false body Excellent     6062B 10 10 Easily flowable Easily flowable with slight false body Qualified     BYK163 10 10 Easily flowable Easily flowable with slight false body Poorest                 Conclusion Color development performance ranking: 6062A (best) > 6062B ≈ 6062 > BYK163 (poorest).  

EZHOU ANJEKA TECHNOLOGY CO.,Ltd                                                                                            professional additive supplier Test record sheet Test Name Viscosity Reduction Testing for Unsaturated Polyester (UPE) Systems Temperature/humidity   Customer You xing Conducted by Mr. Feng Test Date Sep.1 2025     Objective Color paste formulation   1# 2#           Unsaturated polyester resin 50 40 Sample         Ground Calcium Carbonate 50 60 400 mesh         Dispersant 0.2 0.2                                           Procedure Mix at 500 rpm for 5 minutes under low temperature conditions (