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AFCONA 4565 is a high molecular weight, pH-independent polymeric dispersant modified with a polyacrylate polymer. It offers excellent stability performance with all types of pigments in water-based systems due to its steric hindrance and electron repulsion. It is suitable for use in decorative and industrial paints for deflocculation of pigments.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Polyacrylates

Functions: Dispersant, Dispersant

End Uses: Inorganic Pigments, Organic Pigments, Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating

Features: Excellent Flocculation Stability, Flocculation Resistant, Flooding Resistant, Good Compatibility, High Color Strength, High Color Strength, High Gloss, High Molecular Weight

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Identification & Functionality

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CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Product Properties
  • AFCONA 4565 is pH independent and offers wide compatibility in most commonly used water based decorative and industrial coatings.
  • AFCONA 4565 does not influence the water resistance of the coating. 
  • At standard operating temperatures, AFCONA 4565 is completely water soluble and does not  require neutralization. However, neutralization will improve the viscosity reduction performance of this product.
  • AFCONA 4565 is not water soluble above 60°C (but the solubility will return once the temperature falls below 60°C). Therefore, keep milling temperatures below 60°C.
  • AFCONA 4565 is recommended for the manufacturing of resin free pigment concentrates for decorative and industrial paints. It also can be combined with AFCONA 6225 for cost savings without compromising any dispersion quality.
  • Note: AFCONA 4565 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Industrial Additives End Use
Application Details

Addition and Dosage : Add AFCONA-4565 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-4565 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 100°C—
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content38 - 42%—
SolventsWater——
Density (at 20°C)1.02 - 1.06g/cm³—
Amine Value12 - 22mg KOH/g—
Colormax. 12——

Packaging & Availability

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

55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage Information

AFCONA 4565 should be stored in a cool, dry place. When kept in its original, unopened container, it will keep up to 3 years from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is indicated on the container.