AFCONA - 8530 - Dar-Tech - Dispersant - Viscosity Modifier

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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions: Dispersant,
Other Composite Materials Function
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Dispersant,
Viscosity Modifier,
Wetting Agent
Technologies: Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Composite Materials — Additives
Functional Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives,
Rheology Modifiers
Chemical Composition: Polyether polymer modification with acidic groups.

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: High Performance,
High Viscosity
Product Properties: The acidic group in AFCONA – 8530 gives very good anchoring effect in based pigments like inorganic as well as matting agents. The structure of AFCONA-8530 is rather linear which will help in viscosity reduction of filler and extender dispersions. AFCONA – 8530 is specially developed for PVC, UPE and PU foam systems where it can help to disperse filler and inorganic pigment in the system with additional of good viscosity reduction property. Besides using a conventional method by using a hydrocarbon solvent to reduce viscosity of PVC system, combination use of AFCONA – 8530 is recommended to help to reduce viscosity of PVC system. AFCONA – 8530 has below special properties and is recommended in below systems:

PVC system as effective dispersant and viscosity reducer

Very good in viscosity reduction. Therefore, suitable as dispersant for high filler loaded systems in PVC, UPE and PU foam

Also suitable for oil and solvent-based printing inks especially for inorganic pigment and filler dispersions in alcohol rich systems.

Note: AFCONA – 8530 will become hazy or even crystallize at temperatures below 15° C. Re-heat the material before use if crystallization happens. This will not influence the quality of AFCONA - 8530.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP),
Polyurethanes (PU),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Addition and Dosage: 0.5 - 1.5% based on TiO2 or extenders

3.0 -5.0% based on other inorganic pigments

10 –30% based on organic pigment.
Incorporation: AFCONA - 8530 should be added prior to the pigment dispersion process.

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage Information: AFCONA - 8530 should be stored in a cool dry place, preferable at room temperature ≥ 20°C. Haziness and solidification can take place if the temperature dropped below 15°C. 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.