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Afcona 3037 is a liquid anti-blushing agent formulated for chlorinated polymer and rubber coatings, particularly coil coatings. It acts as an anti-solvent popping agent, enhancing solvency power with a balanced, streak-free finish. This flow promoter boasts good compatibility and leveling, making it ideal for solvent-based systems featuring nitrocellulose. Its low evaporation rate ensures efficient application, making it a vital component in industrial coatings for various markets.

Functions: Anti-Blushing Agent, Anti-Solvent Popping Agent, Flow Promoter

End Uses: Chlorinated Polymer Coating, Chlorinated Rubber Coating, Coil Coating, Solventborne Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Nitrocellulose

Labeling Claims: Streak-free

Features: Anti-Cratering , Excellent Solvent Strength, Good Compatibility, Good Leveling, Low Evaporation Rate

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Chemical Composition

Blend of high-boiling point aromatic-free petroleum solvent , ketone and ether solvents, including a highly compatible polysiloxane.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Addition and Dosage

3 - 5% on total formulation.

Incorporation

AFCONA-3037 can be added in any stage of production process. It also can be added on sites where minimal stirring on hand for incorporating this product into the system.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy/ colourless liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Denisty (at 20°C)0.77 - 0.81g/cm³
Refractive Index1.420 - 1.435
Flash Point61.0°C
Product Properties

AFCONA – 3037 is a combination of high boiling point solvents. It also contains some amount of highly compatible polyether modified polysiloxane, which further promotes the leveling properties of paints. Due to its low evaporating property as well as a well balance of solvency power, AFCONA – 3037 is very suitable to use as anti-blushing for thermoplastic system like NC and TPA. AFCONA – 3037 also can prevent streaking during painting and spraying of chlorinated rubber and coatings based on other chlorinated polymers. In baking paints, solvent boiling and solvent popping are common problems. Addition of AFCONA – 3037 to the system will prevent this problem to happen.

AFCONA – 3037 also act as a good flow agent for all solvent-based systems. In addition, the presence of polysiloxane in AFCONA – 3037 will further improve the leveling and anti-crater properties of the paint system. The well balanced combination of solvency power of AFCONA – 3037 makes it compatible with almost all solvent based system.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

20kg and 150kg non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

AFCONA-3037 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.