Silicone and fluorine-free flow and anti-cratering additive for industrial solvent-borne coatings and inks. Highly effective flow and leveling agent with some defoaming activity. Improves flow at the top-layer of the drying film through adjustment of viscosity and equalizes surface tension variations across the paint film. Reduces risk of orange peel, craters, pin-holes, and waviness and helps in the formation of smooth film surfaces with high distinctness of image (DOI).