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Afcona 6226 is a liquid dispersant and emulsifier designed for universal colorants, doubling as a color acceptance additive. Ideal for decorative paints in building and construction applications, it enhances color acceptance and dispersibility in waterborne coatings.

Chemical Family: Polyesters

Physical Form: Liquid

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Composition

Fatty acid modified polyester

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Incorporation

AFCONA-6226 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 Value18 - 28mg KOH/g
Acid Value25 - 35mg KOH/g
Colormax.18
Product Properties

AFCONA-6226 is an improved version of AFCONA – 6225 where it based on more easy available raw materials. It gives better dispersing performance as well as better color acceptance in decorative paints.

AFCONA – 6226 has below special properties comparing to AFCONA - 6225:

  1. AFCONA-6226 is more hydrophilic where it can dissolve in water much easy than AFCONA – 6225. Thus pigment paste that based on AFCONA - 6226 will gives better color strength.
  2. AFCONA-6226 gives better pigment stability, colour development and lower colour paste viscosity.
  3. AFCONA – 6226 also gives better colour acceptance in water based and alkyd based paint.


Note: AFCONA – 6226 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-6226 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.