Afcona 4201 is a liquid dispersant formulated for various coating applications, including marine coatings, floor coatings, and architectural coatings in the automotive and building industries. It is compatible with melamines and melamine formaldehydes (MF), nitrocellulose, polyesters, polyurethanes (PU), and thermoplastic acrylic, making it versatile for different substrates like plastics and metals.

Functions: Dispersant

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Base Coat, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Top Coat

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Nitrocellulose, Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU), Thermoplastic Acrylic

Labeling Claims: Solvent-free

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Chemical Composition

Modified polyurethane polymer.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Addition and Dosage

Calculation method for the required amount of AFCONA-4201 on pigment:

  • TiO2 : 2 - 3%
  • Other inorganic pigments : 2 - 4%
  • Organic pigments : 20 - 40%
  • Carbon blacks : 20 - 60% 
Incorporation

AFCONA-4201 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy. yellow liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredientmin. 96%
Denisty (at 20°C)1.06 - 1.10mg/cm³
Amine Value11 - 21mg KOH/g
Colormax. 6Gardner
Flash Pointmin. 100°C
Product Properties

AFCONA-4201 is a result of an innovative concept of polyurethane dispersants. This innovative technology is based on an own new developed intermediate monomer and own new developed anchoring groups.

AFCONA-4201 is based on the same chemical structure of AFCONA-4200. Compare to AFCONA-4200, it has a longer polymer tail, which proved better steric hindrance. Compared to AFCONA-4200 the differences are as below:
1) AFCONA-4201 Performs better in pigment stability and color and gloss.
2) AFCONA-4201 has better compatibility and better performance in common resin systems such as PU, Epoxy, polyester/Melamine, thermosetting acrylic/melamine, alkyd/melamine, acid curing, NC and UV. However AFCONA-4200 is better in more difficult systems such as thermoplastic acrylic.
3) AFCONA-4201 supply in almost 100% active ingredients, therefore, it is an excellent dispersant for high solid coatings like polyurethane, epoxy and UV coating.
4) The almost 100% solvent-free form makes it also a very interesting dispersant for ink formulations. This due to the free choice of solvents.

Note:
1)AFCONA – 4201 will become slightly hazyat temperatures below 5° C. Even at -15° Cthe slight haziness stay the same. This willnot influence the quality.
2)There may be some slight thixotropicbehavior. This is due to the catalyst that weuse during

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25kg and 190 kg non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

AFCONA-4201 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.