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AFCONA 3230 is an additive designed to offer excellent slip without stabilizing foam in polyurethane coatings. Most polysiloxane additives that provide good transparency also stabilize foam, and those that don't stabilize foam often adversely affect the transparency of the coating. AFCONA 3230 is specifically formulated for polyurethane systems where excellent slip is required but foam stabilization is not desired.

Chemical Family: Polyether Polysiloxanes

Functions: Leveling Agent, Slip Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds, Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

Product Features

Due to these excellent properties, AFCONA – 3230 is very suitable for use in:

  1. Polyurethane wood coating systems where slip is an important property.
  2. Polyurethane top coats in plastic coating applications like mobile phones and other plastic items that are frequently touched by our hands.
  3. Refinish topcoats that are based on polyurethane.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Incorporation
AFCONA-3230 can be added at any stage during the production process.
Addition and Dosage
AFCONA-3230 may be used at 0.05 - 0.50% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.05 - 0.30% based on total formulation is sufficient.

Properties

Appearance
Transparent to slightly yellowish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.95 - 0.99g/cm³—
Refractive Index1.429 - 1.439——
Flash Pointmin. 100°C—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information
55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
AFCONA-3230 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