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Afcona 3773 is a liquid additive tailored for solventborne coatings, particularly suitable for wood coatings in various applications such as automotive OEM coatings, architectural coatings, and furniture coatings. Specifically formulated for compatibility with polyurethanes (PU), it serves as an anti-cratering agent, defoamer, and leveling agent, ensuring good compatibility and improved substrate wetting.

Chemical Family: Fluorocarbon, Polyacrylate, Modified

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU)

Features: Anti-Cratering , Defoaming, Good Compatibility, Good Leveling, Improved Substrate Wetting, Low Surface Tension, Orange-Peel Resistance

End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Wood Coating

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Chemical Composition

Fluorocarbon modified polyacrylate.

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Addition and Dosage

0.30 – 2.00% on total formulation. In general, under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.30 – 0.70% based on total formulation.

Incorporation

AFCONA-3773 should be added at the end of the batch preparation.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent to slight yellowish liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredient69 - 71%
Colormax. 3
Denisty (at 20°C)0.96 - 0.99g/cm³
Flash Point45.0°C
Product Properties

AFCONA-3773 is an acrylic modified fluorocarbon to be used for anti-crater, substrate wetting as well as perform leveling. AFCONA – 3773 have better compatibility and leveling performance comparing to our AFCONA 3777. A well balance between defoaming and leveling performances thus is a better choice for universal leveling agent.

AFCONA-3773:
1) no inter-coat adhesion problem
2) provides de-aeration and defoaming properties
3) improves leveling.
4) prevents craters and orange-peel.
5) helps substrate wetting.

Like AFCONA – 3773 are recommended for below systems:
1) All baking system for leveling and anti-crater purposes
2) All polyurethane system for leveling, anticrater and anti-foam purposes
3) Epoxy system for leveling and anti-crater performances.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25kg and 190 kg non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

AFCONA-3773 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.