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Wetting Agents / Wet Edge Enhancers

Based on 2869 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Wetting agents are typically clear to slightly hazy liquids that work at the surface level to lower surface tension between the coating and substrate. This action enhances the spreading, penetration, and uniform film formation of coatings across a variety of surfaces, including metals, plastics, and wood. Wetting agents are essential for achieving high-quality finishes in automotive, industrial, and decorative coatings. 

Current trends are focused on developing low-VOC, silicone-free, and multi-functional wetting agents that align with high-performance and environmental goals. These additives are available in both solvent-based and water-based versions. Continued innovation is helping formulators meet evolving environmental and safety regulations, including REACH and EPA guidelines.

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TEGO® Dispers 695

by Evonik

TEGO® Dispers 695 by Evonik is a highly polymeric pigment wetting and dispersing additive for radiation-curing and solvent-borne inks. It stabilizes all kinds of pigments, especially organic and carbon blacks pigments with outstanding viscosity reduction and color strength.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is suitable for direct grind, resin-containing pigment concentrates and resin-free pigment concentrates and partially suitable for waterborne inks.</li> <li>It is used in printing and inkjet inks.</li> <li>Recommended dosage level is 2.0-15.0% for inorganic pigment, 5.0-15.0% for organic pigment, 15.0-40.0% for carbon black and 0.1-3.0% for co-grind.</li> <li>TEGO® Dispers 695 has a shelf life of 60 months.</li></ul>
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Recreaire™ RC 31

by Econic Technologies

Recreaire™ RC 31 by Econic Technologies is a liquid carbonate ethoxylate surfactant with excellent handling properties. It helps control foam, improves wetting, supports emulsification, dispersion and solubilization in a wide range of products.<br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is compatible with a broad set of nonionic, anionic and cationic formulations.</li><li>It can be used in clear formulations making them easy to incorporate into new or existing products.</li><li>It can be tuned to include up to 45% of carbon dioxide by weight offering flexibility in performance and sustainability.</li><li>It is suitable for use in paints and coatings industry.</li><li>It offers a sustainable surfactant solution with up to 65% reduction in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions and reduction in global warming potential (GWP).</li><li>It is compatible with existing alkoxylation assets.</li><li>It performs equal or better to conventional surfactants and can be derived from any CO<sub>2</sub> source.</li><li>It does not compete with food-grade carbon.</li><li>Recreaire™ RC 31 is biodegradable and free of 1,4-dioxane.</li></ul>
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Recreaire™ RC 32

by Econic Technologies

Recreaire™ RC 32 by Econic Technologies is a liquid carbonate ethoxylate surfactant with excellent handling properties. It helps control foam, improves wetting, supports emulsification, dispersion and solubilization in a wide range of products.<br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is compatible with a broad set of nonionic, anionic and cationic formulations.</li><li>It can be used in clear formulations making them easy to incorporate into new or existing products.</li><li>It can be tuned to include up to 45% of carbon dioxide by weight offering flexibility in performance and sustainability.</li><li>It is suitable for use in paints and coatings industry.</li><li>It offers a sustainable surfactant solution with up to 65% reduction in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions and reduction in global warming potential (GWP).</li><li>It is compatible with existing alkoxylation assets.</li><li>It performs equal or better to conventional surfactants and can be derived from any CO<sub>2</sub> source.</li><li>It does not compete with food-grade carbon.</li><li>Recreaire™ RC 32 is biodegradable and free of 1,4-dioxane.</li></ul>
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