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AFCONA 3277 is an anti-cratering, substrate wetting, and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings. It is a fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylic, and can be used as a non-silicone leveling agent when silicone is not permitted due to intercoat adhesion problems. However, we highly recommend using a combination of AFCONA 3277 and a suitable Polysiloxane for better overall performance if silicones are permitted.

Functions: Leveling Agent

Labeling Claims: Silicone-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Nitrocellulose, Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyurethanes (PU)

Features: Improved Substrate Wetting

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Epoxy Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
If the requirements are to solve problems caused by high surface tension or to bring down the surface tension strongly, AFCONA-3700 will be a better choice. AFCONA-3700 is also nearly 100% active and due to the higher fluorocarbon content more effective with a lower dosage. AFCONA -3700 has better compatibility properties than AFCONA-3277. However, the foam stabilizing effect is slightly higher.
Product Comparision
AFCONA - 3277 is the 100% active ingredient version of AFCONA - 3777. Thus, it has similar performance as AFCONA - 3777 in the same solid content form.

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Product Applications
  • Improves leveling
  • Prevents cratering
  • Helps substrate wetting
  • Acts as a defoamer and de-aeration aid
  • Does not interfere with intercoat adhesion

AFCONA – 3277 is recommended for all solvent-based and high solid systems. Due to AFCONA – 3277 do not contain any solvent, it very suitable to use in high solids and solvent-free systems like UV, epoxy, polyurethane, PMMA flooring etc. 

Incorporation
AFCONA-3277 should be added at the end of the batch preparation
Addition and Dosage
0.2 - 1.0% on total formulation. In general, at normal conditions, the dosage is 0.2 - 0.4% based on total formulation

Properties

Appearance
Slight hazy and slight yellowish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Contentmin. 96%—
Density (at 20°C)0.97 - 0.99g/cm³—
Flash Point89.0°C—
Colormax.3——

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
AFCONA-3277 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.