AFCONA 3779

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Isobutanol,

Solvent-based,

Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (TPM),

Xylene

Chemical Family

Acrylics & Acrylates

CASE Ingredients Functions

Defoamer,

Leveling Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Foam Control,

Functional Additives

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Defoaming,

Excellent Flow,

Floating Resistance,

Flooding Resistant,

Good Leveling

Product Properties

AFCONA-3779 is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylic are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA-3779 also acts as defoamer in most coating systems.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Architectural Coatings,

Floor Coatings,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Coil Coatings,

Furniture Coatings,

Industrial Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Alkyds,

Epoxies (EP),

Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF),

Polyurethanes (PU),

Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Wood

Cure Method

Air Dry

Coating Type

2K (2 component) Coating,

Can Coating,

Coil Coating,

Enamel,

Solventborne Coating,

Solventless & High Solids Coating,

Wood Coating

Application Details

• Addition and Dosage
  • 0.3 - 2.0% on total formulation. In general, under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.3 - 0.8% based on total formulation.
• Incorporation
  • AFCONA 3779 should be added at the end of the batch preparation.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Transparent to slightly yellowish liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flash Point	25.0	°C	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content	50 - 52	%	-
Solvents	xylene / isobutanol / Tripropylene Glycol monomethyl ether	-	-
Density (at 20°C)	0.97 - 0.99	g/cm³	-
Color	max.3	-	-

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Bulk

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

5 years

Storage Information

AFCONA 3779 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.