AFCONA - 7480 - Dar-Tech - Dispersant - Rheology Modifier

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions: Dispersant,
Other Composite Materials Function
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Dispersant,
Rheology Modifier,
Wetting Agent
Technologies: Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Composite Materials — Additives
Functional Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives
Chemical Composition: High molecular weight polymer.

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Anti-Floating,
Excellent Mechanical Strength,
Excellent Wetting Behaviour,
Good Bonding Strength,
Good Stability,
High Molecular Weight
Product Properties: AFCONA-7480 is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. AFCONA-7480 is mainly used as wetting and dispersing agent, anti-settling agent, to prevent floating, and to stabilize dispersed pigments.

AFCONA-7480 also works as an anti - separation additive in multi-resin systems, such as PS(polystyrene) and/or SBS(styrene butadiene rubber) with unsaturated polyester resins.

AFCONA-7480 also has very good wetting power to fiberglass. A system with good fiber wetting will result in better bonding between the fiber and resin, which leads to better mechanical strength of the final product.

Note: AFCONA – 7480 may become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not impact the performance or quality of the product.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP),
Polystyrenes (PS),
Polyurethanes (PU),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS),
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Compatible Reinforcements: Glass Fiber
Addition and Dosage: Carbon black and organic pigments:20-100% based on pigment weight

Fiberglass wetting:0.5 – 2.0% based on fiber glass weight
Incorporation: AFCONA-7480 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments. However, if used after mixing, please apply high shear force to disperse the product.

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage Information: AFCONA-7480 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.