RSA Knowledge Center Wetting Agent vs Dispersing Additive in Coatings: What Is the Difference? In coating formulation, the terms wetting agent and dispersing additive are often used together, and sometimes interchangeably. But they do not always mean the same thing. This blog explains the difference between a wetting agent and a dispersing additive for coatings, […]
Coating Additives Blog Preventing Flooding and Floating in Industrial Coatings with the Right Additives Flooding and floating are common appearance defects in industrial coatings, especially in systems containing multiple pigments or difficult pigment combinations. These defects can affect shade uniformity, visual quality, and batch consistency. This guide explains why flooding and floating happen and how […]
Home / Blog / Wetting vs Dispersing Agents in Coatings Coating Additives Blog Wetting vs Dispersing Agents in Coatings Explained Wetting vs dispersing agents in coatings is an important topic in pigment dispersion and coating formulation. Although these additives are often discussed together, they perform different functions. Wetting agents help the liquid coating medium spread […]