Afcona 3085

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

2-Butoxyethanol,

Solvent-based

Chemical Family

Polyether Polysiloxanes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Leveling Agent,

Slip Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives,

Surface Modifiers

Chemical Composition

Organically modified polyether polysiloxane

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Good Compatibility

Applications & Uses

Markets

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Coil Coatings,

Industrial Coatings

Application Method

Spray

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyurethanes (PU)

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Wood

Coating Type

Coil Coating,

Polyurethane Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Waterborne Coating,

Wood Coating

Incorporation

AFCONA-3085 can be added at any stage during the production process. If added during the dispersion process, it speeds up wetting.

Addition and Dosage

0.1- 1.0% on total formulation. In general under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.2 – 0.5% based on total formulation.
To prevent hand marking in PU wood coatings, the dosage needed is 1 – 3% on total formulation.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Transparent To Slight Yellowish Liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Active Ingredient	50 - 54	%	—
Denisty (at 20°C)	0.96 - 0.98	g/cm³	—
Refractive Index	1.425 - 1.435	—	—
Flash Point	32.0	°C	—

Product Properties

AFCONA-3085 is a polysiloxane based polymer with di-hydroxyl functional groups terminated at both end. This enables AFCONA – 3085 to cross-link in polyurethane system as well as in baking paints. With the cross-linking properties AFCONA – 3085 specially is designed to give permanent slip to polyurethane coatings and baking paints. AFCONA – 3085 is very compatible with most systems. Therefore, it could stabilize foam. Thus, in foam sensitive systems a suitable defoamer needs to be combined. For normal conventional pressure spray, additional defoamers are not needed. AFCONA-3085 can be used in all solvent based as well as all water based systems.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25 kg and 180 kg non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

5 years

Storage Condition

AFCONA-3085 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