Troy Corporation recently introduced Troysol 382, a multifunctional, silicone-free wetting additive that promotes strong dynamic surface tension reduction in aqueous systems, resulting in excellent wetting and application characteristics, according to the company. The use of Troysol 382 also promotes foam reduction and the elimination of surface defects, such as cratering, crawling, and fisheyes. Representing a direct response to the needs of industry, the new performance wetting additive offers manufacturers of coatings, inks and adhesives the ability to improve high speed application properties and gives them the flexibility to incorporate the product at any stage of the production process.