Cellulose acetobutyrate with high levels of butyric acid and medium MW is used as a leveling agent. It is typically used in wood coatings and automotive coatings. The low MW modifications are recommended for unsaturated polyester resins and UV-curable varnishes.
Some other polymers such as aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon resins, high MW alkylated amino resins, polyvinyl ethers and polyvinyl butyrals are utilized for the purpose of enhancing leveling. They are not marketed as leveling agents but are used in specialty products.