AFCONA 5280

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Dispersant,

Wetting Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives

Chemical Composition

Cationic/anionic co-polymer with pigment affinity groups.

Features & Benefits

Product Properties

AFCONA - 5280 is overall the best conventional wetting and dispersing additive. It is economical, yet still offers very good performance in pigment stabilizing. The performance of AFCONA – 5280 is close to that of high molecular weight dispersing agents. AFCONA – 5280 has the following special properties:

• Very good performance in alkyd based systems like NC, heat-cured paint and air - drying alkyd.
• Suitable for oil - and solvent-based printing inks. It has very good alcohol solubility.
• Good co-grinding agent for all solvent-based systems.
• Combined with the universal resin AFCONA – 1102, this product is recommended for the preparation of universal pigment concentrates. These pigment concentrates have the following advantages: - Easy incorporation (even by hand stirring) in NC, thermoplastic acrylic, CAB and polyurethane - Economical, because AFCONA – 5280 is nearly 100% active - Good pigment stability for most pigments, even with PV23

Note: AFCONA – 5280 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics,

Alkyds,

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB),

Nitrocellulose

Coating Type

Solventborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Solventborne Ink

Addition and Dosage

• 0.5 - 1.5% based on TiO2 or extenders
• 3.0 - 5.0% based on other inorganic pigments
• 10 – 30% based on organic pigment.

Incorporation

AFCONA - 5280 should be added prior to the pigment dispersion process.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Dark brown liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Net Weight	441.0	lbs	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	25 - 40	mg KOH/g	—
Active Ingredients Content	min. 96	%	—
Color	max. 18	Gardner	—
Density (at 20°C)	0.95 - 1.05	g/cm³	—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

55 lb and 441 lb non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

AFCONA - 5280 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.