ASTRA LA NS®
Non-Silicone Leveling Agents
Non-silicone leveling agents for processes where silicone is undesirable. Improve flow and leveling, providing smooth even surfaces.
Why use silicone-free leveling agents?
In automotive refinish, food packaging and electronics, silicone contamination is unacceptable. Non-silicone leveling agents from ASTRA provide smooth, even finishes without compromising recoatability or adhesion.
Key Benefits
- Silicone-free — safe for recoat and overspray zones
- No inter-coat adhesion issues
- Smooth, even finish
- Compatible with waterborne and solvent systems
- Crater prevention on difficult substrates
- Ideal for automotive refinish
Impact on Coating Performance
ASTRA LA NS leveling agents deliver professional-grade finishes in sensitive applications where silicone is prohibited. Critical for automotive refinish, can coatings and food contact materials.
O – organosoluble, WB – water-based, RC – radiation-curable
Product Catalog
Download TDS| Active % | Feature | TDS | Samples | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRA LA NS-1005NS | BYK-394 | Solvent-based / Water-based | 80% | Good compatibility, strong wetting ability. Provides system alignment. Applicable to water-based and organosoluble systems. | ||
| ASTRA LA NS-705NS | Elementis-495 | Solvent-based / Radiation-curable | 50% | Effectively ensures system alignment and can act as a defoamer. | ||
| ASTRA LA NS-805NS | BYK-354, BYK S 706 | Solvent-based / Radiation-curable | 50% | Effectively ensures system alignment and can act as a defoamer. Not applicable in transparent systems. | ||
| ASTRA LA NS-905NS | BYK A 560; BYK-392 | Solvent-based / Radiation-curable | 50% | Good compatibility, ensures alignment. Capable of preventing paintwork defects. Can provide foam control in the system. |
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