Hyperlev F103 — The Go-To Polyester Leveling Agent for Industrial Coatings

 

Hyperlev F103 is a fluorine-modified polyester leveling agent engineered to boost coating fullness. Boasting exceptional compatibility, it’s the top choice for high-transparency clearcoat systems. This multi-functional additive integrates leveling, flow, and wetting capabilities—delivering seamless compatibility with alkyd, polyester, acrylic, epoxy, and amino resins, plus balanced long- and short-wave leveling performance.

 

Product Profile & Advantages

 

 

F103 Ideal Applications for Hyperlev F103

- Coatings demanding high gloss, superior transparency, and rich fullness

- Formulations requiring reliable recoatability

- Universal use across coating types (baking/air-drying finishes, solvent-based UV coatings, etc.)

- Versatile for diverse application processes (multi-coat/single-coat, spray, roller coating, etc.)

 

Experimental System Overview

 

 

Experimental Data & Sample Performance

1. In-Cup Compatibility: 1K Polyester Amino High-Temp Baking Clearcoat

Blank (Left) · F103 (Middle) · Competitor (Right)

 

Results: Hyperlev F103 matches the blank sample’s transparency nearly perfectly—both perform exceptionally, proving strong system compatibility. The competitor’s transparency lags significantly.

 

2. In-Cup Compatibility: 2K PU Acrylic Resin Clearcoat

Blank (Left) · F103 (Middle) · Competitor (Right)

Results: Hyperlev F103 aligns closely with the blank sample’s transparency (no meaningful difference), confirming excellent compatibility. The competitor also performs well here, on par with F103.

 

3. In-Cup Compatibility: 2K PU Alkyd Resin Clearcoat

Blank (Left) · F103 (Middle) · Competitor (Right)

Results: Hyperlev F103 mirrors the blank sample’s transparency (no gaps), demonstrating robust compatibility. The competitor’s transparency is again subpar.

 

4. In-Cup Compatibility: 2K Amine-Cured Epoxy

Blank (Left) · F103 (Middle) · Competitor (Right)

Results: Hyperlev F103’s transparency is nearly identical to the blank sample (seamless performance), validating strong system fit. The competitor’s transparency remains poor.

Cross-System Compatibility (4 Core Formulations: Polyester Baking, Solvent-Based PU Acrylic, PU Alkyd, 2K Epoxy)

Across all four common systems: Hyperlev F103’s transparency stays almost identical to the blank sample (no noticeable variance), proving consistent compatibility. The competitor only performs well in the PU acrylic system—its compatibility lags F103 sharply in the other three.

 

5. PC Plastic Sheet Application: Solvent-Based 2K PU High-Hydroxyl Acrylic & UV High-Gloss Topcoats (with F103)

Effect of Solvent-Based 2K PU Medium-Hydroxyl Acrylic High-Gloss Topcoat with F103 Added, Sprayed on TinplateF103 (Left) / Competitor Product (Right)

When sprayed on PC plastic: Both coatings (with F103) wet and spread rapidly, with zero defects like craters. The final finish delivers outstanding leveling and sharp distinctness of image (DOI).

 

6. Tinplate Application: Solvent-Based 2K PU Medium-Hydroxyl Acrylic High-Gloss Topcoat (with F103)

F103 (Left) · Competitor (Right)

Result: The F103-enhanced finish boasts better DOI than the competitor’s.

 

7. Tinplate Application: Polyester Amino High-Temp Metal Baking Paint

Competitor (Left) · F103 (Middle) · Blank (Right)

Result: F103 outperforms the competitor in overall leveling and DOI. Versus the blank sample, F103 dramatically elevates the baking paint’s wetting and leveling performance.

 

Experimental Conclusion

Hyperlev F103 stands out as a fluorine-modified polyester leveling agent that delivers reliable compatibility across mainstream industrial coating systems—while elevating both leveling and DOI. It’s the ideal choice for solvent-based and solvent-free formulations: automotive OEM finishes, refinish paints, 3C electronics coatings, coil coatings, metal anti-corrosion coatings, and more.