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AFCONA 3500 is a leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings. It is a fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic neutralized with a suitable amine and dissolved in water. It is suitable for all water-based paints. In terms of anti-crater and substrate wetting, AFCONA 3500 have super performance in these two properties. In most cases, AFCONA 3500 is used to solve the long-wave current leveling in water-based coatings.

Chemical Family: Polyacrylates

Functions: Defoamer, Leveling Agent

Labeling Claims: Silicone-free

Features: Improved Substrate Wetting

End Uses: Waterborne Coating

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
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Applications & Uses

Coating Type
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  1. Excellent anti-crater behavior.
  2. Better substrate wetting.
  3. Improved leveling.
  4. No inter-coat adhesion problems.
  5. low foam stabilizing effect.

In terms of anti-crater and substrate wetting, AFCONA – 3500 have super performance in these two properties. In most cases, AFCONA – 3500 is used to solve the long-wave current leveling in water-based coating. 

Incorporation
AFCONA-3500 should be added at the end of the batch preparation with shear force.
Addition and Dosage
0.5 - 1.5% on total formulation. In general, under normal conditions.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent to slight yellowish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content30 - 32%—
Colormax.3——
Density (at 20°C)1.05 - 1.07g/cm³—
Refractive Index1.370 - 1.390——

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information
25kg and 190 kg non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
AFCONA-3500 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 3 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container.