Metolat 285 Anionic ester Ultra additives Surfactants ADHESIVE METOLAT ®285 Anionic ester Wetting agents for substrate wetting Low foam formation or foam stabilization High reduction of surface tension No recoatability problems Especially for overprint varnishes, printing inks, adhesives, and wood lacquers Anionic ester. Used as a wetting agent for substrate wetting in adhesives. Provides low foam formation or foam stabilization and high reduction of surface tension.