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Afcona 3777

Chemical Family:Fluorocarbon
Function:Leveling Agent, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Nitrocellulose, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting, High Gloss, Good Leveling, Anti-Cratering , Low Surface Tension

Afcona 3570

Chemical Family:Fluorocarbon
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering , Low Foaming, Good Leveling
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Primer, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Base Coat, Top Coat

Afcona 3570 is a leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings with low foam stabilizing effect.

Afcona 4201

Functions:Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
End Uses:Top Coat, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Base Coat, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Thermoplastic Acrylic, Nitrocellulose, Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyesters
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4071

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Thermoplastic Acrylic, Nitrocellulose, Polyamides, Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyesters, Epoxies (EP), Acrylics
Features:Low Viscosity, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), High Performance, High Molecular Weight, Flooding Resistant, Transparency, Improved Color Acceptance, Good Compatibility, Excellent Stability

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4570

Chemical Family:Polyacrylates
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds (Long Oil)
Features:Improved Color Acceptance, High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, High Performance, High Molecular Weight, High Gloss

High molecular weight dispersing agent for color acceptance and resin free pigment concentrate preparation

Afcona 3670

Chemical Family:Acrylics & Acrylates, Fluorocarbon
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP), Acrylics, Nitrocellulose, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Alkyds, Polyesters, Polyamides
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering , Defoaming, Low Surface Tension, High Gloss
End Uses:Primer, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Base Coat, Top Coat

Anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings

Afcona 2524

Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Features:Anti-Cratering , Good Leveling
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Primer, Wood Coating, Top Coat, Radiation Curable Coating

AFCONA – 2524 is an effective water-based defoamer for PU and Acrylic based emulsions.

Afcona 4080

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyesters, Acrylics
Features:Low Viscosity, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, High Performance, High Molecular Weight, High Gloss

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments.

Afcona 2018

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Top Coat, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane Alkyd, Polyurethanes (PU)
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free

This defoamer is recommended for systems where in-can transparency is important

Afcona 3231

Chemical Family:Polyether Polysiloxanes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Good Surface Wet Out, Good Film Former, Good Compatibility, Low Foam Stabilization, Good Leveling
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Clearcoat, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, 2K (2 component) Coating, Wood Coating

Afcona 3231 is a slip and leveling additive used mainly in metal and uv coatings.

Afcona 4047

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyesters, Acrylics
Features:Low Viscosity, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), Excellent Pigment Stability, High Molecular Weight, Transparency, Improve Tinting Strength, High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, Reduces Viscosity, High Gloss

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 2045

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Top Coat, Stoving Paints, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Vinyls, Epoxies (EP), Acrylics

Defoamer for solvent-based coatings

Afcona 5280

Chemical Family:Cationics, Anionics
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Thermoplastic Acrylic, Alkyds, Nitrocellulose, Polyamides, Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
End Uses:Stoving Paints, Oil Based Inks, Top Coat, Lacquers, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Base Coat, Solventborne Ink, Wood Coating

Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-based paints

Afcona 3251

Chemical Family:Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Alkyds, Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Air Drying, Good Leveling, Reduces Foam Stability, Transparency
End Uses:Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Wood Coating, Waterborne Coating

Additive designed to perform the highest slip in all solvent based coating without foam stabilizing property

Afcona 3233

Chemical Family:Polyether Polysiloxanes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds, Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Good Leveling, Air Drying, Cost Effective
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Radiation Curable Coating

Slip and leveling additive for solvent and water-based system.

Afcona 3580

Chemical Family:Polysiloxane, Organomodified, Siloxanes
Features:Good Leveling, Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering
End Uses:Wood Coating, Waterborne Coating, E-Coat & Electrodeposition, Radiation Curable Coating, Primer, Top Coat

Afcona 3580 is a silicone based leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings without influent of inter coating adhesion.

Afcona 3250

Chemical Family:Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Nitrocellulose, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyamides
Features:Good Compatibility, Transparency, Improves Intercoat Adhesion, Good Surface Wet Out, Defoaming, Anti-Cratering
End Uses:Wood Coating, Top Coat, Radiation Curable Coating, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Solventborne Coating

Additive designed to perform the highest slip in all solvent based coating without foam stabilizing property

Afcona 4050

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Chlorinated Rubbers, Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Features:Low Viscosity, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, High Molecular Weight, High Gloss

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4530

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Labeling Claims:VOC-free
Features:Low Foaming, High Color Strength, Excellent Stability, Excellent Pigment Stability, High Performance, High Molecular Weight

High molecular weight, pH-independent polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of pigments in water-based decorative as well as industrial paints

Afcona 6225

Chemical Family:Polyols (Polyester), Polyols
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds (Long Oil)
Physical Form:Liquid

Afcona 6225 is a dispersant and emulsifier for universal colorants and perform as color acceptance additive.

Afcona 3031

Chemical Family:Polyether Polysiloxanes
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Good Surface Wet Out, High Surface Activity, Good Film Former, Anti-Cratering , Good Compatibility, Low Foam Stabilization
End Uses:Radiation Curable Coating, Clearcoat, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Coil Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating

Afcona 3031 is a slip and leveling additive used mainly in metal and uv coatings.

Afcona 2040

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Top Coat, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Chlorinated Compounds, Nitrocellulose, Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyamides, Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics, Vinyls

A moderate defoamer with less side effects.

Afcona 3230

Chemical Family:Silicon-based Compounds
End Uses:Top Coat

Additive designed to perform the highest slip possible without foam stabilizing property

Afcona 4550

Chemical Family:Polyacrylates
Features:High Color Strength, Good Compatibility, Excellent Stability, High Performance, High Molecular Weight, Flooding Resistant, High Gloss

High molecular weight, pH-independent polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of pigments in water-based decorative as well as industrial paints

Afcona 4200

Functions:Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
End Uses:Top Coat, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU)
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4011

Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Alkyds, Polyesters, Acrylics
Features:Good Compatibility, Matting, Excellent Whiteness

Polymeric dispersant mainly for inorganic pigments and some organic pigments

Afcona 4400

Functions:Dispersant
Chemical Family:Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates
End Uses:Top Coat, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Acrylics

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 2503

Chemical Family:Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics
Solid Content:96.0 - 96.0 %
Features:High Shear Applications, Anti-Cratering , Good Leveling, High Performance

Afcona 2503 is a water based defoamer and anti-foam with leveling property for high shear application such as pigment concentrate preparation.

Afcona 2720

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Top Coat, Can Coating, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyesters
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free

Anti-foam and deaeration additive for use in unsaturated polyesters, coil and can coatings, epoxies and PVC-compounds

Afcona 4401

Chemical Family:Polyacrylate, Modified
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyesters, Thermosetting Acrylics, Thermoplastic Acrylic, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Nitrocellulose
Features:High Solid Content, Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), High Color Strength, Good Compatibility, Highly Thixotropic, High Performance, High Molecular Weight, High Gloss

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 4403

Functions:Dispersant
Chemical Family:Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates
End Uses:Epoxy Coating, Top Coat
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Polyesters, Acrylics

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments

Afcona 3700

Chemical Family:Fluorocarbon
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics, Nitrocellulose, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Alkyds, Polyesters
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting, Anti-Cratering , Low Surface Tension, High Gloss, Good Leveling, Good Compatibility
End Uses:Primer, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Clearcoat, Gelcoat, Solventborne Coating, Base Coat, Top Coat, Enamel

Afcona 3700 is a wetting, leveling and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties.

Afcona 3239

Chemical Family:Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyurethanes (PU), Epoxies (EP)
Features:Defoaming, Anti-Cratering
End Uses:Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Gelcoat, Coil Coating, Wood Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Additive designed as slip and leveling agent with good defoaming effect.

Afcona 2038

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Top Coat, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

No causing in-can haziness defoamer where it can be incorporated even by hand stirring. Most compatible defoamer