Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Composition
Solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic polymer in water.
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Product Properties
- AFCONA-5515 is a dispersing additive for a wide range of water-based coatings. The product is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments.
- Compared with inorganic dispersing agents, e.g. polyphosphate products, the organic polymer - based AFCONA-5515 provides improved storage stability of both the pigment dispersion and the formulated paint. There is little or no adverse reaction to high temperatures or pH changes. AFCONA-5515 can be used as supplied.
Applications & Uses
- Coating Type
- Addition and Dosage
Calculation method for the required amount of active ingredient on pigment:
- TiO2 : 1 - 2%
- Other inorganic pigments : 2 - 8%
- Fillers : 0.4 – 0.8%
In common with other dispersing agents, because of variation in the dispersant demand of pigments and fillers, these dosage recommendations need to be verified through testing.
- Incorporation
AFCONA-5515 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments and fillers.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Net Weight | 551.0 | lbs | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1.30 - 1.32 | g/cm³ | — |
| pH Value | 8.0 | — | — |
| Solid Content | 44 - 46 | % | — |
| Brookfield Viscosity (at 20rpm) | 400.0 | cps | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
2,646lb non-returnable totes.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
AFCONA-5515 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in its original, unopened container, it will keep up to 1 year from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is indicated on the container. Although AFCONA-5515 is freeze stable, it is recommended to store the product at temperatures above 5°C to enable easy handling.