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Afcona 3585 is a liquid additive formulated for wood coatings and industrial coatings, offering anti-cratering properties, good compatibility, leveling, improved substrate wetting, and low surface tension. With its functions as a defoamer, leveling agent, and wetting agent, it ensures efficient performance in various applications. Utilizing radiation cure technology, this polysiloxane-based product is suitable for radiation-curable coatings, waterborne coatings, and wood coatings.

Chemical Family: Polysiloxane, Organomodified, Silicones

Features: Anti-Cratering , Good Compatibility, Good Leveling, Improved Substrate Wetting, Low Surface Tension

End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Chemical Composition

Organically modified polysiloxane for aqueous systems.

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Addition and Dosage

0.1 – 1.0% on total formulation. In general, undernormal conditions, the dosage is 0.1 – 0.3%based on total formulation

Incorporation

AFCONA-3585 should be added prior to, or after processing.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent to slight yellowish liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredientmin. 95%
Denisty (at 20°C)1.04 - 1.07g/cm³
Colormax. 3
Refractive Index1.450 - 1.460
Flash Pointmin. 100°C
Product Properties

AFCONA – 3585 has a very strong surface tension reduction and good compatibility properties. Hence, it is very effective in below properties for any water based systems:

1) Excellent anti-crater behavior.
2) Better substrate wetting.
3) Improved leveling.
4) No inter-coat adhesion problems. 5
) Little or no foam stabilization.
6) Good compatibility.

Note: the slip performance, due to the small molecules, is less.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25kg and 180 kg non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage Condition

AFCONA-3585 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 3 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container.