In modern coating and ink formulations, achieving a flawless surface is just as critical as color or durability. Surface defects such as craters, pinholes, orange peel, flooding, and poor leveling not only reduce visual quality but can also cause costly product rejections or rework.
The Chemanova SC Series is a dedicated line of surface control additives formulated to solve these challenges across solvent-based coating and printing systems. Each product is purpose-built to deliver specific benefits—ranging from anti-crater and anti-flooding action to slip control, leveling enhancement, and gloss optimization.
SC101 – Leveling & Wetting Modifier
A general-purpose surface modifier that improves leveling, substrate wetting, and flow across PU, alkyd, and NC systems. SC101 helps eliminate common surface tension issues such as pinholes and uneven film build, making it ideal for spray applications and industrial topcoats.
Key value: Versatile, low-VOC solution for smoother coatings with better wetting on challenging substrates.
SC102 – Slip & Leveling Silicone Modifier
SC102 is a silicone-based additive optimized for high-slip, high-gloss finishes. It enhances surface feel, scratch resistance, and anti-crater properties in PU acrylic, NC, and industrial enamels.
Key value: Ideal for customers requiring low-coefficient-of-friction and superior surface uniformity in high-performance clear or pigmented coats.
SC103 – Anti-Flooding & Pigment Control Agent
A non-silicone flow modifier that prevents color flooding, flocculation, and pigment floating—particularly in metallics and multi-pigment systems. It enhances pigment orientation and gloss without altering intercoat adhesion.
Key value: The best choice for metallic automotive basecoats and high-pigment solventborne paints where clean color separation is critical.
SC104 – Anti-Crater Additive for Clear Systems
SC104 is a non-silicone additive designed for high-gloss clear coats and pigmented topcoats that require excellent film clarity, recoat ability, and anti-defect performance. It prevents surface tension-related defects such as craters, fish-eyes, and orange peel without interfering with clarity or gloss.
Key value: Field-proven in PU acrylic clear coats for helmets, plastic parts, and automotive refinishing.