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    Item # MLC162-GAL • Mfr # 00000C162-16

    Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #1 1 Gallon - Ml Campbell 00000C162-16

    • Safety data sheet, 00000C162-16
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    Description

    Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer For Demanding Conditions

    Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #1 1 Gallon is a premium slow reducer formulated by ML Campbell for conditions of high heat and humidity, so finishers can keep film build and appearance consistent when temperatures and moisture rise. This flow enhancer consists of a quality blend of Glycol Ethers and Ester Solvents, giving a controlled, slower evaporation rate that supports smoother flow and leveling during application. The product effectively helps enhance the flow of ML Campbell products, which helps coatings lay down more evenly over large panels or multiple parts. By reducing bubbling and blushing caused by the effects of high heat and humidity during application, it helps maintain clarity and uniform color. Flow Enhancer 1 reduces dry spray and lapping, which supports more uniform overlapped passes and edges. The product can be used as a Retarder/Reducer in all M.L. Campbell solvent products, giving finishers a single solution across their ML Campbell solvent-based systems.

    Key Flow Enhancer Details For Finish Results

    • This product is a premium slow reducer formulated for conditions of high heat and humidity, so it supports better film formation when booth or shop environments are hotter and more humid than ideal.
    • The flow enhancer consists of a quality blend of Glycol Ethers and Ester Solvents, providing a solvent balance that slows evaporation for improved flow-out and reduced surface defects during spraying.
    • The product will effectively help to enhance the flow of ML Campbell products, which supports smoother passes on doors, frames, and casework where consistent sheen and texture are important.
    • Flow Enhancer 1 will help to reduce bubbling and blushing caused by the effects of high heat and humidity during application, so clear and pigmented finishes can maintain clarity and color depth.
    • Flow Enhancer 1 will reduce dry spray and lapping, which helps overlapped spray passes tie in more uniformly and reduces roughness at edges and transitions between sections.
    • The product can be used as a Retarder/Reducer in all M.L. Campbell solvent products, letting shops standardize on one additive across compatible ML Campbell solvent-based finishing systems.

    Application Behavior And Film Appearance Control

    This flow enhancer is specially formulated for conditions of high heat and humidity, so it directly addresses application problems that appear when booth temperature and moisture climb. The quality blend of Glycol Ethers and Ester Solvents slows solvent flash, which gives more open time for coatings to level before setting. Because the product enhances the flow of ML Campbell products, it supports more uniform films across wide surfaces like tabletops, cabinet sides, and panels. Its role in reducing bubbling and blushing under high heat and humidity helps maintain a cleaner, more professional-looking surface. By reducing dry spray and lapping, it supports smoother overlaps and consistent texture on complex parts or when working around profiles. Used as a Retarder/Reducer in all M.L. Campbell solvent products, it allows consistent behavior across sealers, primers, and topcoats in the same finishing line.

    Using This Flow Enhancer In Wood Finishing Work

    Where This ML Campbell Flow Enhancer Is Applied

    Flow Enhancer 1 is a premium slow reducer formulated for conditions of high heat and humidity, so it fits finishing operations that run during warm seasons or in shops where booth temperature and ambient humidity stay elevated. Because it effectively enhances the flow of ML Campbell products, it supports work on cabinets, furniture parts, millwork, and other components finished with ML Campbell solvent systems. The product can be used as a Retarder/Reducer in all M.L. Campbell solvent products, allowing the same additive to be used from sealer through topcoat within a compatible ML Campbell solvent-based finishing schedule. Its role in reducing bubbling and blushing caused by high heat and humidity means it is particularly useful on clear and semi-transparent systems where surface clarity highlights any moisture-related defects. By reducing dry spray and lapping, it supports production runs involving large panels or multiple pieces sprayed in sequence.

    Why Slow Reduction Supports Consistent Finish Quality

    The blend of Glycol Ethers and Ester Solvents in this flow enhancer slows solvent evaporation, which helps coatings stay open longer so they can level and flow together before setting. This behavior enhances the flow of ML Campbell products, which supports uniform sheen and texture from part to part and across broad surfaces. Under conditions of high heat and humidity, the product helps reduce bubbling and blushing during application, so finish layers can maintain clarity and a more even appearance instead of trapping moisture effects. Flow Enhancer 1 also reduces dry spray, which limits rough, powdery overspray from landing on adjacent areas and helps keep edges and profiles smoother. Its effect on lapping means overlapped passes tie together more cleanly, reducing visible bands where wet coats meet previously sprayed sections. Used as a Retarder/Reducer in all M.L. Campbell solvent products, it helps standardize working time and flow characteristics across compatible solvent-based primers, sealers, and topcoats in the finishing process.

    Common Questions About Flow Enhancer Performance

    What is Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #1 1 Gallon used for?

    Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #1 1 Gallon is used to enhance the flow of ML Campbell products under high heat and humidity, supporting smoother application and more consistent film appearance.

    How does this flow enhancer help in high heat and humidity?

    The product is specially formulated for conditions of high heat and humidity and helps reduce bubbling and blushing during application, which supports clearer and more uniform finish films in those environments.

    What solvents are used in Flow Enhancer 1?

    Flow Enhancer 1 consists of a quality blend of Glycol Ethers and Ester Solvents, which slows evaporation to improve flow-out and reduce surface defects during spray application.

    Can this product act as a retarder or reducer?

    This flow enhancer can be used as a Retarder/Reducer in all M.L. Campbell solvent products, so one additive can adjust open time and flow across compatible solvent-based systems.

    How does Flow Enhancer 1 affect dry spray and lapping?

    Flow Enhancer 1 will reduce dry spray and lapping, helping overlapped spray passes blend more uniformly and limiting rough, powdery overspray on adjacent areas.

    Which product lines can use this flow enhancer?

    The flow enhancer can be used as a Retarder/Reducer in all M.L. Campbell solvent products, supporting consistent behavior across compatible solvent-based primers, sealers, and topcoats.

    Select Flow Enhancer 1 For Controlled Application

    Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #1 1 Gallon is a premium slow reducer designed for conditions of high heat and humidity, so it directly supports finish consistency when environmental conditions are demanding. Its blend of Glycol Ethers and Ester Solvents enhances the flow of ML Campbell products, which helps leveling and film build on cabinets, furniture, and millwork. Because it reduces bubbling, blushing, dry spray, and lapping, it supports cleaner films and more uniform spray passes across complex jobs. As a Retarder/Reducer for all M.L. Campbell solvent products, it allows one approach to flow control throughout a compatible ML Campbell solvent-based finishing system.

    Color/Finish
    Clear
    Hazard designation
    Flammable
    Product Type
    Flow Enhancer
    Size
    1 Gallon(US)
    Supplier Pack Size
    4
    Sold In
    1
    Color/Finish
    Clear
    Hazard designation
    Flammable
    Product Type
    Flow Enhancer
    Size
    1 Gallon(US)
    Supplier Pack Size
    4
    Sold In
    1
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    1 Gallon(US)14 quart
    Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #2 1 Gallon - Ml Campbell 00000C163-16Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #1 1 Gallon - Ml Campbell 00000C162-16
    $72.58/Gallon
    Flow Enhancer Slow Reducer #1 1 Gallon - Ml Campbell 00000C162-16
    Item# MLC162-GAL / MFR Part # 00000C162-16
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    ML Campbell
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