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AFCONA 4063 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for the deflocculation of all types of pigments. AFCONA 4063 is an effective polymeric dispersant used to stabilize inorganic and organic pigments, as well as carbon blacks. Steric hindrance gives it very good stability performance with all type of pigments, especially in organic red, yellow and violet pigments.

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

Functions: Dispersant

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Solventborne Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Alkyds, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Epoxies (EP), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU)

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Properties
  • AFCONA-4063 is an effective polymeric dispersant used to stabilize inorganic and organic pigments, as well as carbon blacks. Steric hindrance gives it very good stability performance with all type of pigments, especially in organic red, yellow and violet pigments. This results in:
    • improved gloss and DOI
    • reduced flooding problems
    • higher color strength
    • lower viscosity
  • AFCONA – 4063 offers very good viscosity reduction, especially with carbon black.
  • AFCONA – 4063 may be used in all industrial coatings with all types of pigments. It is frequently used in polyurethane, epoxy, NC, and general industrial heat-cured paints.
  • AFCONA – 4063 may also be used as a dispersant in the preparation of universal pigment concentrates.

Note: AFCONA – 4063 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Application Details

Addition and dosage: Add AFCONA-4063 according to the dosages listed below, which should be calculated based on the percent of active ingredient in the dispersant and the weight of pigment in the formula:

  • TiO2 : 2 - 3%
  • Other inorganic pigments : 2 - 4%
  • Organic pigments : 20 - 40%
  • Carbon blacks : 20 - 60%

Incorporation: AFCONA-4063 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments.

Properties

Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content44 - 46%—
SolventsButylacetate / Methoxy Propyl Acetate /xylene——
Density (at 20°C)0.98 - 1.00g/cm³—
Amine Value5 - 15mg KOH/g—
Flash Point24.0°C—
Colormax.6——

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information

55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Information

AFCONA-4063 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.