AFCONA

Dar-Tech Inc. Brand

Products:214

Chemical Family:Silicones
Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

AFCONA 2590E is an effective defoamer for general industrial paints, wood coatings, and more. It can prevent the formation of foam and destroy existing foam under the surface, as well as reduce the chances of carters and fish eyes. It is a pre-emulsification water-based silicone defoamer, which can be easily incorporated into water-born coating systems.

AFCONA 3277P

Chemical Family:Polyacrylates
Functions:Leveling Agent, Defoamer
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting
End Uses:Powder Coating

AFCONA 3277P is an anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for powder coatings. It is a fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic in powder delivery form, designed specifically for powder coating. It can act as a non-silicone leveling agent to promote anti-cratering, leveling, and substrate wetting in powder coatings. It is recommended for all powder coating systems due to its polyacrylate structure, which is stable even at high temperatures during the curing process.

AFCONA 3581E

Chemical Family:Silicones
Functions:Leveling Agent, Defoamer
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting
End Uses:Waterborne Coating

AFCONA 3581E is a silicone-based leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not influence intercoat adhesion. AFCONA 3581E is the 52% effective substance version of AFCONA 3580, an organically modified polysiloxane with very short chain repeatable units of siloxane. These small molecules allow it to move very quickly to an area of defects. This offers very good anti-crater properties without causing intercoat adhesion problems.

AFCONA 3700P

Chemical Family:Polyacrylates
Functions:Leveling Agent, Defoamer
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free
Features:Improved Substrate Wetting
End Uses:Powder Coating

AFCONA 3700P is a substrate wetting, leveling and flow control agent designed for powder coatings applications. AFCONA 3700P is a fluorocarbon modified polyacrylate in powder delivery form designed for powder coatings. It can serve as a non-silicone leveling agent to promote anti-crater, leveling and substrate wetting in powder coating systems.

AFCONA 5504S

Chemical Family:Diols, Alcohols
Functions:Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Defoamer
Physical Form:Liquid

AFCONA 5504S is a multi-functional additive that can help wet out difficult or contaminated substrates, lower the surface tension of the coating system, improve pigment grind efficiency, and prevent surface defects such as fisheyes, edge crawl, and craters. Furthermore, its great defoaming properties reduce water sensitivity of the final system due to its hydrophobic nature.

AFCONA 7375US

Chemical Family:Fluoropolymers, Polyacrylates
Functions:Defoamer, Leveling Agent, Leveling Agent
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Epoxies (EP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Features:High Performance, Prevents Foam Formation, Improved Substrate Wetting, Good Leveling Properties

AFCONA 7375US is a modified fluorocarbon polyacrylate surface modifier with anti-foam and leveling properties. Higher fluorocarbon modification than AFCONA 7371. It is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. With the higher fluorocarbon modification, AFCONA 7375US is excellent in surface tension related performance, such as anti- cratering, fiber wetting, pigment and extender wetting and faster leveling.

AFCONA 7510P

Functions:Thinner, Viscosity Modifier, Rheology Modifier
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyurethanes (PU)

AFCONA 7510P is a block polymer with acidic functional groups and viscosity depressing properties in powder delivery form. It is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. AFCONA 7510P is very similar to AFCONA 7500 and AFCONA 7520, but with a different modification. As a result, the performance of these three products is very close but may vary in different binder systems. Of the three products, AFCONA 7510P is the most hydrophilic.

AFCONA K172

Chemical Family:Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives
Functions:Dispersant, Grinding Aid, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims:Silicone-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Alkyds, Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics
End Uses:Coil Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating

AFCONA K172 is a wetting and dispersing additive designed to prevent flooding and sedimentation of pigments. It is a silicone-free version of AFCON K172 and can be used in the same applications. Additionally, AFCONA K172 can be post-added to resolve flooding and floating issues. When combined with a suitable high molecular weight dispersant, it can also act as a co-grinding agent.

AFCONA LE1000

Chemical Family:Polyesters
Functions:Wetting Agent, Dispersant
End Uses:Waterborne Coating

AFCONA LE1000 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for universal colorants. It is an effective dispersing agent for the preparation of both solvent and water-based pigment concentrates. This high molecular weight dispersing agent stabilizes pigments through steric hindrance, making it suitable for all types of pigments.

AFCONA S713

Chemical Family:Silicones
Functions:Dispersant, Wetting Agent
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Nitrocellulose, Alkyds, Polyurethanes (PU)

AFCONA S713 is a wetting and dispersing additive used to prevent flooding and floating of pigments. It is very effective, offering performance close to that of a high molecular weight dispersant. It is recommended for medium to high polarity systems, such as polyurethane (PU), ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), ultraviolet (UV)-cured, nitrocellulose (NC), heat-cured, and acid-cured systems. This product is also widely used in printing inks.

AFCONA Aldehyde Resin SH-A81

Chemical Family:Aldehydes
Functions:Grinding Aid
End Uses:Solventborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyamides, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Epoxies (EP), Acrylics, Alkyds, Polyurethanes (PU), Cellulose & Cellulosics
Features:Excellent Solubility, High Gloss, Improved Hardness, Yellowing Resistance, Good Pigment Wetting, Good Compatibility

AFCONA Aldehyde Resin SH-A81 is a very effective grind resin for solvent-based systems. Very good solubility and great compatibility in a wide range of solvent-based binders. Aldehyde resin is soluble in almost common paint solvents such as aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, esters and so on but insoluble in water. Its solubility in non-polar solvents such as mineral oil, aliphatic hydrocarbons, alicyclic hydrocarbons is limited.

AFCONA 1101

Chemical Family:Polyacrylates
Features:Good Pigmentability, Good Compatibility, Low Viscosity

AFCONA 1101 is a universal dispersing resin for preparation of universal pigment concentrate. AFCONA 1101 is designed to use as universal dispersing resin for the preparation of universal pigment concentrates. The stability and deflocculation ability of the pigment concentrate is highly depending on the selected dispersant. On the other hand, the compatibility of the pigment concentrate depends not only on the dispersant, but also on the universal resin chosen in the formulation.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Carrier: 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate (MPA),
2-Butanol,
2-Butoxyethanol,
Butyl Acetate,
Cyclohexanone,
Diisobutyl Ketone (DIBK),
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether,
Ethyl Acetate,
Isobutanol,
Methoxy Propanol,
Methoxypropyl Acetate,
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK),
SBP Spirit,
Solvent-based,
Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (TPM),
Water,
Xylene,
n-Butanol
Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates,
Alcohols,
Aldehydes,
Ammonium Salts,
Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives,
Diols,
Esters,
Fluoropolymers,
Polyacrylates,
Polyamides,
Polyesters,
Polyether Polysiloxanes,
Polyethers,
Polyureas,
Polyurethanes (PU),
Silicones
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Composite Materials,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Additives
Dispersing & Wetting Additives,
Foam Control,
Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers,
Surface Modifiers
Additives
Functional Additives,
Thixotropes
Construction Chemicals
Cement & Concrete Additives
Polymer Additives
Performance Additives,
Processing Aids,
Rheology Modifiers,
Surface Modifiers
Processing Aids
Metal Processing Additives,
Polymerization Additives
Resins & Binders
Acrylics,
Other Resins & Binders
CASE Ingredients Functions: Activator,
Anti-Blushing Agent,
Anti-Floating Agent,
Anti-Foaming Agent,
Anti-Gelling Agent,
Binder & Resin,
Conductive Agent,
Defoamer,
Dispersant,
Emulsifier,
Flattener,
Flow Promoter,
Grinding Aid,
Leveling Agent,
Rheology Modifier,
Slip Agent,
Stabilizer,
Surface Modifier,
Surfactant,
Synergist,
Thinner,
Wetting Agent
Composite Materials Functions: Anti-Separation Agent,
Defoamer,
Dispersant,
Other Composite Materials Function,
Viscosity Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Anti-Floating Agent,
Anti-Flooding Agent,
Coupling Agent,
Defoamer,
Dispersant,
Leveling Agent,
Mold Release Agent,
Release Agent,
Rheology Modifier,
Viscosity Modifier,
Wetting Agent

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: APE-free,
Amine-free,
BTX-free,
Environmentally Friendly,
Halogen-free,
Low VOC,
Silicone-free,
Solvent-free,
VOC-free,
Xylene-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Automotive & Transportation
Automotive OEM Coatings,
Marine Coatings,
Vehicle Refinish
Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings,
Decorative Paints,
Floor Coatings,
Wood Coatings & Finishes
Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Building Materials
Interior Fixtures
Coatings & Finishes
Automotive OEM Coatings,
Marine Coatings,
Vehicle Refinish
Decorative Materials & Finishes
Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains
Flooring & Surfaces
Floor Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Coil Coatings,
Industrial Coatings,
Metal Coatings
Packaging Coatings
Can Coatings,
Primers & Lacquers
Packaging Coatings
Can Coatings,
Primers & Lacquers
Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Gravure Printing,
Offset & Lithographic Printing
Transportation
Marine
Applicable Processes: Casting (Metalworking),
Emulsion Polymerization
Application Method: Brush,
Curtain Coating,
Dip Coating,
Roller,
Spray
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics,
Alkyds,
Alkyds (Long Oil),
Alkyds (Medium Oil),
Cellulose & Cellulosics,
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB),
Chlorinated Rubbers,
Epoxies (EP),
Isocyanates,
Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF),
Nitrocellulose,
Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA),
Polyamides,
Polyesters,
Polystyrenes (PS),
Polyurethanes (PU),
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS),
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Compatible Reinforcements: Glass Fiber
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Fiberglass,
Leather,
Metal,
Plastics,
Wood
Cure Method: Air Dry,
Chemical Cure,
Radiation Cure
Adhesive & Sealant Type: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Coating Type: 2K (2 component) Coating,
Clearcoat,
Coil Coating,
Enamel,
Epoxy Coating,
Gelcoat,
Lacquers,
Powder Coating,
Primer,
Radiation Curable Coating,
Solventborne Coating,
Solventless & High Solids Coating,
Top Coat,
Waterborne Coating
Ink & Toner Type: Flexography Ink,
Gravure Ink,
Offset Ink,
Radiation Curable Ink,
Solventborne Ink,
Waterborne Ink
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Synthetic Marble
Composites Processing Methods: Casting,
Filament Winding,
Hand Lay-up,
Spray Lay-up
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Casting