AFCONA 3034

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Methoxy Propanol,

Solvent-based

Chemical Family

Polyether Polysiloxanes,

Polysiloxane, Organomodified

CASE Ingredients Functions

Defoamer,

Leveling Agent,

Slip Agent,

Wetting Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives,

Foam Control,

Functional Additives,

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Not Listed In California Proposition 65

CASE Ingredients Features

Good Compatibility,

Good Leveling,

Improved Substrate Wetting,

Improves Intercoat Adhesion,

Low Surface Tension,

Surface Tension Reduction

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation

Automotive OEM Coatings,

Vehicle Refinish

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Architectural Coatings,

Floor Coatings,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Architectural Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes

Automotive OEM Coatings,

Vehicle Refinish

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings,

Industrial Coatings

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics,

Alkyds,

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB),

Nitrocellulose,

Polyurethanes (PU),

Thermoplastic Acrylic

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Plastics,

Wood

Cure Method

Radiation Cure

Coating Type

Radiation Curable Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Waterborne Coating,

Wood Coating

Product Applications

• To solve the vertical leveling problem, AFCONA – 3034 is often used in combination with other fluorocarbon-modified acrylic leveling additives. These combinations may also solve critical crater problems.
• AFCONA-3034 is extremely compatible with most paint systems and can be used in both water - and solvent-based industrial coatings. The advantage of improved substrate wetting (caused by reduced interfacial tension) is often accompanied by foam stabilization. Therefore, it is appropriate to use this product in conjunction with suitable defoamers.

 AFCONA – 3034 is recommended for:

1. Plastic coatings like PU, UV and thermoplastic acrylic system. It offers good leveling as well as improved substrate wetting. It eliminates several common problems seen in plastic coatings, such as cratering and leveling issues.
2. Industrial heat-cured systems where anti-crater and vertical leveling are needed.
3. Other solvent-based coatings where anti-crater, substrate wetting and vertical leveling are needed.

 AFCONA-3034 also can be use in water-based systems for leveling, anti-crater and slip performance.

Incorporation

AFCONA-3034 may be added at any stage of production process.

Addition and Dosage

AFCONA-3034 may be added at 0.05 - 0.5% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.05 - 0.2% based on total formulation is sufficient.

Properties

Appearance

Transparent to slightly yellowish

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content	50 - 54	%	—
Density (at 20°C)	0.97 - 0.99	g/cm³	—
Refractive Index	1.420 - 1.430	—	—
Flash Point	32.0	°C	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

SARA 313,

SARA 355

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Bulk

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

5 years

Storage Information

AFCONA-3034 should be stored in a cool, dry place. When kept in its original, unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is indicated on the container