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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Product Properties
AFCONA – 3588 is a special designed polyether modified polysiloxane. It moves very fast in defective part of coatings, and can decrease the surface tension easily, and it has good compatibility properties. Hence, it is very effective in below properties for any water based systems:
- Excellent anti-crater behavior.
- Improved leveling.
- Fast & better substrate wetting.
- No inter-coat adhesion problems.
- Little or no foam stabilization.
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Cure Method
- Coating Type
- Ink & Toner Type
- Application Details
- Addition and Dosage
- 0.1 – 1.0% on total formulation. In general, under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.1 – 0.5% based on total formulation.
- Incorporation
- AFCONA-3588 should be added after processing.
- Addition and Dosage
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Transparent to slight yellowish liquid
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Ingredients Content | min. 96 | % | — |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1.04 - 1.08 | g/cm³ | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.445 - 1.465 | — | — |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C | — |
| Color | Max.3 | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
25kg and 180 kg non-returnable containers
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 years
- Storage Information
AFCONA-3588 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.