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Afcona 3777

Chemical Family:Fluorocarbon
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Features:Anti-Cratering , Low Surface Tension, Good Leveling, Improved Substrate Wetting, High Gloss

Afcona 1503

Chemical Family:Fatty Acid Copolymer, Modified
End Uses:Waterborne Coating

Universal dispersing resin for preparation of VOC free universal pigment concentrates for water based

Afcona 3236

Chemical Family:Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP)
Features:Defoaming, Anti-Cratering , Temperature Resistance, Improves Intercoat Adhesion
End Uses:Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Gelcoat, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Additive designed as slip and leveling agent with good defoaming effect.

Afcona 3570

Chemical Family:Fluorocarbon
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering , Low Foaming, Good Leveling
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Primer, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Base Coat, Top Coat

Afcona 3570 is a leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings with low foam stabilizing effect.

Afcona 5210

Functions:Wetting Agent, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyesters
End Uses:Solventborne Coating, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Anionic wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments, mainly for TiO2 and extenders

Afcona 2020

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Lacquers, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds, Nitrocellulose, Polyamides, Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Epoxies (EP), Acrylics
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free

This is a very strong defoamer for all solvent-based coatings, not suitable for transparent high gloss clear topcoat

Afcona 3770

Functions:Defoamer, Leveling Agent
Chemical Family:Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free
End Uses:Coil Coating

Leveling agent with good defoaming effect and anti-crater working for solvent-based coatings

Afcona 4201

Functions:Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
End Uses:Top Coat, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Base Coat, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Thermoplastic Acrylic, Nitrocellulose, Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyesters
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4071

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Thermoplastic Acrylic, Nitrocellulose, Polyamides, Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyesters, Epoxies (EP), Acrylics
Features:Low Viscosity, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), High Performance, High Molecular Weight, Flooding Resistant, Transparency, Improved Color Acceptance, Good Compatibility, Excellent Stability

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4072

Functions:Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
End Uses:Coil Coating, Wood Coating

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4010

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Excellent Dispersibility, Excellent Whiteness, Good Compatibility

Afcona 4570

Chemical Family:Polyacrylates
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds (Long Oil)
Features:Improved Color Acceptance, High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, High Performance, High Molecular Weight, High Gloss

High molecular weight dispersing agent for color acceptance and resin free pigment concentrate preparation

Afcona 2726

Chemical Family:Polysiloxanes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Enhanced Surface Smoothness
End Uses:Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

AFCONA – 2726 is a very effective defoamer and air-releaser for filled and unfilled epoxy, UPE and polyurethane systems

Afcona 5585

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Labeling Claims:VOC-free, Solvent-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Alkyds (Long Oil)
Features:High Molecular Weight

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and water based industrial coatings as well as in architectural coatings

Afcona 6700

Functions:Stabilizer, Anti-Gelling Agent, Other CASE Function
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds
Physical Form:Liquid

Anti-gel agent and viscosity stabilizer for air-drying and stoving coating systems

Afcona 5009

Chemical Family:Polyamides
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyurethanes (PU), Chlorinated Rubbers, Nitrocellulose, Epoxies (EP)

Anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces

Afcona 5054

Chemical Family:Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives
Applicable Processes:Pigment Manufacturing
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds, Amino Resins
Features:Good Compatibility, Excellent Storage Stability, High Molecular Weight, Flooding Resistant, Anti-Settling

Wetting and dispersing additive to prevent sedimentation and flooding of pigments

Afcona 2524

Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Features:Anti-Cratering , Good Leveling
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Primer, Wood Coating, Top Coat, Radiation Curable Coating

AFCONA – 2524 is an effective water-based defoamer for PU and Acrylic based emulsions.

Afcona 4047

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyesters, Acrylics
Features:Low Viscosity, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), Excellent Pigment Stability, High Molecular Weight, Transparency, Improve Tinting Strength, High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, Reduces Viscosity, High Gloss

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 2290

Functions:Defoamer, Deaerator
End Uses:Solventless & High Solids Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Labeling Claims:Silicon-free

Anti-foam and de-aeration agent for Solvent containing and solvent-free systems of Epoxy, Polyurethane, UPE and UV coating

Afcona 2018

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Top Coat, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane Alkyd, Polyurethanes (PU)
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free

This defoamer is recommended for systems where in-can transparency is important

Afcona 4015

Functions:Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
End Uses:Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyurethanes (PU)

Polymeric dispersant mainly for co-grinding

Afcona 4080

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyesters, Acrylics
Features:Low Viscosity, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, High Performance, High Molecular Weight, High Gloss

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments.

Afcona 3775

Functions:Defoamer, Leveling Agent
Chemical Family:Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free
End Uses:Coil Coating

Leveling agent with very high defoaming effect for solvent-based coatings

Afcona 3670

Chemical Family:Acrylics & Acrylates, Fluorocarbon
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP), Acrylics, Nitrocellulose, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Alkyds, Polyesters, Polyamides
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering , Defoaming, Low Surface Tension, High Gloss
End Uses:Primer, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Base Coat, Top Coat

Anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings

Afcona 5010

Chemical Family:Polyesters
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Features:High Molecular Weight, Low Viscosity, Reduces Viscosity, High Gloss, High Color Strength

Anionic wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments, mainly for TiO2 and extenders

Afcona 3030

Chemical Family:Polyether Polysiloxanes, Alkyds
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP)
Features:Air Drying, Cost Effective, Improves Intercoat Adhesion
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Radiation Curable Coating

Slip and leveling additive for solvent and water-based system

Afcona 6226

Chemical Family:Polyesters
Physical Form:Liquid

Afcona 6226 is a dispersant and emulsifier for universal colorants and perform as color acceptance additive.

Afcona 3033

Chemical Family:Polyether Polysiloxanes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Thermoplastic Acrylic, Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP), Polyamides, Nitrocellulose
Features:Good Compatibility, Improved Slip, Enhanced Surface Smoothness
End Uses:Solventborne Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Clearcoat

Additive designed as slip and leveling for solvent-based coating

Afcona 3231

Chemical Family:Polyether Polysiloxanes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Good Surface Wet Out, Good Film Former, Good Compatibility, Low Foam Stabilization, Good Leveling
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Clearcoat, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, 2K (2 component) Coating, Wood Coating

Afcona 3231 is a slip and leveling additive used mainly in metal and uv coatings.

Afcona 3585

Chemical Family:Silicones, Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering , Good Leveling, Low Surface Tension, Good Compatibility
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating

Afcona 3585 is a silicone based leveling, substrate wetting and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings without influence of inter coating adhesion.

Afcona 2725

Labeling Claims:Low Odor
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds, Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP), Acrylics, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
Features:Good Leveling, Low Odor, Enhanced Surface Smoothness
End Uses:Wood Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

AFCONA – 2725 is tailor made as defoamer and air-releaser for solvent-free epoxy, UPE, PMMA and polyurethane systems

Afcona 2038

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Top Coat, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

No causing in-can haziness defoamer where it can be incorporated even by hand stirring. Most compatible defoamer

Afcona 2723

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Solventless & High Solids Coating, Gelcoat, Coil Coating, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Solventborne Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyester - Melamine, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Defoamer and air-releaser for unsaturated polyester, Polyurethane, UV and epoxy resin systems

Afcona 2722

Chemical Family:Polysiloxanes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Enhanced Surface Smoothness
End Uses:Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Anti-foam and de-aeration agent for solvent-free systems like Epoxy and Polyurethane

Afcona 2035

Functions:Defoamer
Chemical Family:Silicon-based Compounds
End Uses:Lacquers, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Chlorinated Compounds, Alkyds, Chlorinated Rubbers, Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics, Vinyls

A moderate defoamer with minimum side effects

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Carrier: 2-Butoxyethanol,
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate,
Alkyl Benzene,
Butyl Acetate,
Diisobutyl Ketone (DIBK),
Ethyl Acetate,
Isobutanol,
Methoxy Propanol,
Methoxypropyl Acetate,
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK),
Pine Oil,
SBP Spirit,
Solvent-based,
Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (TPM),
Water,
Xylene
Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates,
Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates,
Alkyds,
Anionics,
Blends & Combinations,
Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives,
Cationics,
Esters,
Fatty Acid Copolymer, Modified,
Fatty Acids,
Fluorocarbon,
Polyacrylate, Modified,
Polyacrylates,
Polyamides,
Polyesters,
Polyether Polysiloxanes,
Polyethers,
Polyols,
Polyols (Polyester),
Polysiloxane, Organomodified,
Polysiloxanes,
Polyurethanes (PU),
Silicon-based Compounds,
Silicones,
Siloxanes,
Urethanes,
Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Additives
Dispersing & Wetting Additives,
Foam Control,
Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers,
Surface Modifiers
Polymer Additives
Performance Additives
Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Resins & Binders
Acrylics,
Other Resins & Binders
CASE Ingredients Functions: Anti-Blushing Agent,
Anti-Foaming Agent,
Anti-Gelling Agent,
Anti-Solvent Popping Agent,
Anti-Streak Agent,
Binder & Resin,
Deaerator,
Defoamer,
Dispersant,
Emulsifier,
Flow Control Agent,
Flow Promoter,
Leveling Agent,
Other CASE Function,
Slip Agent,
Solvent Boiling Agent,
Stabilizer,
Surfactant,
Synergist,
Wetting Agent
Industrial Additives Functions: Activator,
Defoamer,
Dispersant,
Emulsifier,
Wetting Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Dispersant,
Leveling Agent,
Wetting Agent

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: APE-free,
BTX-free,
Low Odor,
Silicon-free,
Silicone-free,
Solvent-free,
Streak-free,
VOC-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace Coatings,
Automotive OEM Coatings,
Marine Coatings,
Off Road & Commercial Vehicle Coatings,
Rail & Mass Transit Coatings,
Vehicle Refinish
Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings,
Decorative Paints,
Floor Coatings,
Wood Coatings & Finishes
Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Coatings & Finishes
Aerospace Coatings,
Automotive OEM Coatings,
Marine Coatings,
Off Road & Commercial Vehicle Coatings,
Other Coatings & Finishes,
Rail & Mass Transit Coatings,
Vehicle Refinish
Decorative Materials & Finishes
Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains
Flooring & Surfaces
Floor Coatings,
Other Flooring & Surface Applications,
Wood Flooring
Furniture
Industrial Coatings
Appliances & Consumer Goods,
Coil Coatings,
Furniture Coatings,
Industrial Coatings,
Industrial Maintenance,
Metal Coatings
Other Automotive & Transportation Applications
Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Packaging & Assembly
Electronics Coatings
Packaging Coatings
Can Coatings,
Primers & Lacquers
Packaging Coatings
Can Coatings,
Primers & Lacquers
Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Gravure Printing,
Offset & Lithographic Printing,
Other Printing Applications
Specialty Coatings
Electronics Coatings
Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation,
Commercial,
Marine,
Off Road & Recreational Vehicle (RV),
Rail & Mass Transit
Applicable Processes: Emulsion Polymerization,
Pigment Manufacturing
Application Method: Air Less Spray,
Brush,
Curtain Coating,
Dip Coating,
Electrodeposition,
Flexography,
Gravure Coating,
Roll Coater,
Roller,
Screen Coating,
Spin Coat,
Spray,
Tumbling
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylate Epoxy,
Acrylic-Melamine,
Acrylics,
Alkyd-Melamine,
Alkyds,
Alkyds (Long Oil),
Alkyds (Medium Oil),
Amino Resins,
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB),
Chlorinated Compounds,
Chlorinated Rubbers,
Epoxies (EP),
Isocyanates,
Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF),
Nitrocellulose,
Other Thermoplastics,
Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA),
Polyamides,
Polyester - Melamine,
Polyesters,
Polyurethane Alkyd,
Polyurethanes (PU),
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Thermoplastic Acrylic,
Thermosetting Acrylics,
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE),
Vinyls
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Composites,
Epoxies,
Marble,
Metal,
Plastics,
Polyurethane,
Wood
Cure Method: Air Dry,
Chemical Cure,
Radiation Cure
Adhesive & Sealant Type: Waterborne Adhesive
Coating Type: 2K (2 component) Coating,
Anti-Blocking Coating,
Anti-Scratch Coating,
Base Coat,
Can Coating,
Chlorinated Polymer Coating,
Chlorinated Rubber Coating,
Clearcoat,
Coil Coating,
E-Coat & Electrodeposition,
Enamel,
Epoxy Bisphenol Coating ,
Epoxy Coating,
Gelcoat,
Lacquers,
Polyurethane Coating,
Primer,
Radiation Curable Coating,
Solventborne Coating,
Solventless & High Solids Coating,
Stoving Paints,
Top Coat,
Waterborne Coating,
Wood Coating
Industrial Additives End Use: Bentonites,
Carbon Blacks,
Inorganic Pigments,
Iron Oxides Pigments,
Matting Agents,
Organic Pigments,
Titanium Dioxides Pigments
Ink & Toner Type: Flexography Ink,
Gravure Ink,
Offset Ink,
Oil Based Inks,
Radiation Curable Ink,
Solventborne Ink,
Waterborne Ink