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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Chemical Composition
Organically modified polyether polysiloxane
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Cure Method
- Coating Type
- Incorporation
AFCONA-3031 can be added at any stage of the manufacturing process.
- Addition and Dosage
0.1- 1.0% on total formulation. In general under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.1 – 0.3% based on total formulation
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Transparent To Slight Yellowish Liquid
- Typical Properties
- Product Properties
AFCONA-3031 is a polyether modified polysiloxane. It gives very good slip and the slip characteristic is oily type also called as wet look appearance. Therefore, it can enhance visually film thickness AFCONA – 3031 normally used in metal coatings like industrial baking systems, car refinish polyurethane top clear coats and other vehicle paint. AFCONA – 3031 also widely used in UV coatings due to the good leveling and slip performance. However, it does not contain any reactive functional group that can cross-link with UV resin system.
Due to its high surface activity, AFCONA-3031 can interfere with intercoat adhesion when recoated without sanding. If air is introduced by the application equipment, the use of small amounts of defoamers such as AFCONA-2020 and AFCONA-2022 are recommended.
AFCONA – 3031 is recommended in below systems:
1) 2K Polyurethane. It gives low sensitivity to inner bubble.
2) Industrial baking systems where baking temperature is less than 170ºC. In normal case, AFCONA – 3030 is recommended for industrial baking systems. However, if higher slip is needed, AFCONA -3031 will be the better choice.
3) UV coatings. A lot of time, AFCONA – 3031 is selected for UV due to the less foam stabilizing effect and good compatibility.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Ingredient | 50 - 54 | % | — |
| Denisty (at 20°C) | 0.93 - 0.95 | g/cm³ | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.464 - 1.474 | — | — |
| Flash Point | 40.0 | °C | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
25 kg and 180 kg non-returnable containers
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 years
- Storage Condition
AFCONA-3031 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container