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Afcona 6225 is a liquid additive serving as a dispersant and emulsifier tailored for universal colorants. It functions as a color acceptance additive, ensuring optimal dispersion and emulsification of pigments in various coating applications such as automotive OEM coatings, floor coatings, decorative paints, and industrial coatings.

Chemical Family: Polyols, Polyols (Polyester)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds (Long Oil)

Physical Form: Liquid

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Chemical Composition

Fatty acid modified polyester

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Ink & Toner Type
Incorporation

AFCONA-6225 can be incorporated in the mill- base or used as post additive for color acceptance.

Addition and Dosage

Calculation method for the required amount of active ingredient on pigment:
Universal colorants:

  • 5 - 10% for inorganic pigments
  • 10 - 20% for organic pigments
  • Base-paints 0.5 - 1.5% on total based paints
  • Bentonites 15 - 25% on active /thickeners substance

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Dark Brown Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Denisty (at 20°C)0.95 - 1.05g/cm³
Active Ingredientmin. 96%
Amine Value30 - 42mg KOH/g
Acid Value44 - 48mg KOH/g
Colormax.18
Product Properties

AFCONA-6225 is an improved version of AFCONA – 6220. It gives better dispersing performance as well as better color acceptance in decorative paints.

AFCONA – 6225 has below special properties and recommended in below system:
1) AFCONA-6225 works as emulsifier where it can emulsify water into solvent-based coatings. Especially in long oil alkyds to improve the color acceptance for universal commercial colorants.
2) AFCONA-6225 in combination with AFCONA-4560 is recommended to formulate universal colorants for decorative paints as well as for industrial water-based paints. For more details, please refer to the section guide formulations.
3) In overall, AFCONA – 6225 is an economic and effective dispersant for water-based systems.
4) AFCONA-6225 is an activator for Bentonites as well as for associated and acrylic thickeners.
Note: AFCONA – 6225 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the quality

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25 kg and 200 kg non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

AFCONA-6225 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.