AFCONA 6230

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethers

CASE Ingredients Functions

Dispersant,

Rheology Modifier,

Thinner,

Wetting Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives,

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Chemical Composition

Aliphatic polyether with acidic groups.

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Improved Color Acceptance

Product Properties

• AFCONA-6230 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based systems. It also helps improve color acceptance in these systems. AFCONA – 6230 increases the possible pigment loading in mill bases or pigment concentrates. This enables formulators to achieve VOC levels below 250 g/l in high-filled solvent-based systems.
• AFCONA – 6230 can be used in all solvent - based and solvent-free industrial and decorative coatings. It is especially suitable for wetting, dispersing and stabilizing inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-free epoxies and polyurethanes, like flooring or pipe-line coatings .
• AFCONA – 6230 also can be used to decrease the viscosity of water-based, resin-free pigment concentrates based on the high molecular weight dispersing agent AFCONA – 4560.
• AFCONA – 6230 performs well when dispersing and stabilizing inorganic pigments and fillers in water-based decorative paints based on acrylic emulsions, giving better rheology and improved gloss. Due to its polyether structure, this product also can be used as color acceptance additive.

Note: AFCONA – 6230 will become hazy or may crystallize at temperatures of 15° C. and below. Re-heat the material before use if crystallization happens. This will not influence the performance of AFCONA - 6230.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Decorative Paints,

Floor Coatings

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics,

Epoxies (EP),

Polyurethanes (PU)

Coating Type

Solventborne Coating,

Solventless & High Solids Coating,

Waterborne Coating

Addition and Dosage

• 1 – 3% based on fillers and inorganic pigments
• 5 – 7% based on organic pigments

Incorporation

When used in a mill base, AFCONA-6230 should be added before grinding. If it is used as a post additive in pigment concentrates, good dispersion is required.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Transparent yellowish to brown liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Net Weight	397.0	lbs	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	100 - 105	mg KOH/g	—
Active Ingredients Content	min. 95	%	—
Color	max. 8	Gardner	—
Density (at 20°C)	1.05 - 1.09	g/cm³	—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

AFCONA-6230 should be stored in a cool, dry place, preferably at temperatures ≥ 20° C. Haziness and solidification can take place if the temperature drops below 15°C. 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.