Additives are the special components of paint. It is used in small quantities to impart additional characteristics and qualities to the paint. Use of additives in the right order, at the right time, and in the right proportion in a paint can help improve the appearance, durability of coating and flow of paints.

Additives include:

**Anti foaming agent,

**Wetting & Dispersing agents,

**Thickeners & anti setting agents,

**Biocides,

8 Reasons Why Additives are Added to Paint:

01. Some additives increase the flowing capacity of paint. It is also used for levelling the paint properties without excessive thinning. Modern paints have rapid dying due to the addition of additives. Hence this does not allow the paint to flow on a surface and also does not allow to leave brush marks.

03. Some additives are used to turn a new paint into a long lasting air freshener. These additives are mixed into the paint before application to provide a subtle fragrance. It is useful for building maintenance, especially with apartments or house rentals that need a little more than a new colour.

04. Anti-corrosive additives are added in the paint to prevent corrosion.

05. Anti fouling additives prevent the growth of sub aquatic organisms such as algae, barnacles, etc. A paint formulated from this composition is mostly used in underwater marine surfaces.

06. Anti-settling agents are incorporated in the paint to keep pigments in suspension. It prevents pigments or other finely divided solid particles from settling during storage. It also maintains the proper viscosity of the coating formulation.

07. Anti-skinning agent is added to the paint with a view to preventing or retarding the formation of an insoluble skin on the top of the surface in the paint containers. This may happen due to polymerization or oxidation reactions in paint containers.

08. Additives can help improve the appearance, durability of coating and flow of paints. These additives provide adequate viscosity so that the paint can be applied properly.