Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Composition
High molecular weight carboxylic acid salts.
Features & Benefits
- Product Properties
AFCONA-5054 helps to reduce interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder, forming a lattice structure with the pigments at the same time. It stabilizes pigment through electrical charge repulsion forces. AFCONA – 5054 has the following properties:
- AFCONA – 5054 offers very wide compatibility with almost all resins systems. It is especially suitable for non-polar to medium-polar binder systems, i.e. air-drying alkyd resins, chlorinated polymers, alkyd/amino resin combinations, and epoxies.
- AFCONA – 5054 is mainly used in primers and decorative paints. It is also widely used in marine and heavy duty paints.
- AFCONA-5054 is ideal for dispersing organophilic Bentonites, because it reduces dispersion time, improves the storage stability of the final paste, and gives a thixotropic, easily processed paste product.
- Compared to AFCONA – 5044, AFCONA – 5054 has more polar groups and a higher molecular weight, giving it better anti - settling properties than AFCONA – 5044.
- AFCONA-5054 may cause discoloration in nitrocellulose varnishes and cause gelling in certain UPE resin.
Note: AFCONA – 5054 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Addition and Dosage
- 0.2 - 2.0% based on inorganic pigments
- 30.0 - 50.0% based on Bentonites
- Incorporation
When used in mill-bases, add before grinding. In Bentonite dispersions, use as follows:
- 85-87 parts of solvent
- 10 parts of Bentonite
- 5 - 3 parts of AFCONA-5054
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Transparent yellowish to brown liquid
- Soluble in
- Alkylbenzene
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Net Weight | 397.0 | lbs | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | 50 - 60 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Active Ingredients Content | 50 - 54 | % | — |
| Amine Value | 45 - 60 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.88 - 0.90 | g/cm³ | — |
| Flash Point | 42.0 | °C | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
AFCONA-5054 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.