Products in Additives: Solventborne Coating

AFCONA 5220 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments, mainly TiO2, and extenders. It helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments, mainly TiO2, and extenders. AFCONA 5220 is special designed as an effective dispersant for TiO2. Therefore, recommended for pure white systems.

AFCONA 6745 is a synergist additive that is specifically designed for use with phthalocyanine pigments, carbon blacks, and organic violets. It should not be used on its own, but rather in combination with one of the AFCONA 4000-series high molecular weight dispersants.

AFCONA 4700is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all types of pigments. It is an effective polymeric dispersant based on AFCONA CRP technology. It offers excellent performance in stabilizing both inorganic and organic pigments. It also offers very good stability performance in carbon black dispersions, where very high jetness can be achieved. In metallic systems, it gives a golden undertone for high channel black dispersions.

IMSIL® A-25 is a microcrystalline silica filler that is produced from an inert, naturally occurring alpha quartz with a unique grape-like morphology. Easily wetted and dispersed in either solvent or water-based systems, IMSIL® is selected for its excellent tint retention, durability over prolonged exposure, and resistance to dirt and weathering.

AFCONA 3771 is a paint additive classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation. It is an acrylic-modified fluorocarbon, containing carboxylic acid groups to increase the polarity of the polymer, providing excellent compatibility with most common resins used in coatings.

AFCONA 2027 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects. AFCONA 2027 prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush.

AFCONA 5281 is an effective dispersing agent for organic and carbon black pigments. It stabilizes the pigments through steric hindrance and its high solids content makes it suitable for low VOC coatings applications. AFCONA 5281 can be used as the sole dispersant in pigment concentrates or be combined with other high molecular weight dispersants, such as AFCONA 4071 or AFCONA 4701, in order to optimize compatibility and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, AFCONA 5281 can also be used as a post-addition in systems to achieve improved pigment stability.

Pangel OMD2 is a rheological additive for medium to high polarity systems, based upon highly purified bentonite clay. It can be used for alcohols, esters, and glycols. Moderate polarity binders are also compatible. Pangel OMD2 is an easy-to-disperse, self-activated organobentonite that enhances thixotropic and pseudoplastic effects in solvent-borne systems.

AFCONA 4400 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments. It is an effective polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments. It has very good stability performance, through effective steric hindrance, on all type of pigments.

IMSIL® A-10 is a microcrystalline silica filler that is produced from an inert, naturally occurring alpha quartz with a unique grape-like morphology. Easily wetted and dispersed in either solvent or water-based systems, IMSIL® is selected for its excellent tint retention, durability over prolonged exposure, and resistance to dirt and weathering.

AFCONA 3750 is a silicone-based leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not impact inter-coating adhesion. It is a highly fluorocarbon-modified acrylic polymer with very low surface tension, allowing it to substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 5071 helps reduce interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binders. AFCONA 5071 helps reduce interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binders. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces. This product is mainly used for inorganic pigments and extenders in waterbased coatings.

IMSIL® A-8 is a microcrystalline silica filler that is produced from an inert, naturally occurring alpha quartz with a unique grape-like morphology. Easily wetted and dispersed in either solvent or water-based systems, IMSIL® is selected for its excellent tint retention, durability over prolonged exposure, and resistance to dirt and weathering.

AFCONA 3730 is a leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. AFCONA 3730 is a high molecular weight polyester polymer which offers good leveling properties. It is very compatible with the oil-free polyester resins that are used in can coatings. This means it is very suitable for use as a leveling agent for clearcoats and pigmented coatings, as it will not give haze, orange peel or other side effects to the coating.

AFCONA 2025 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects that prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems, and is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush.

AFCONA 3775 is a leveling agent with very high defoaming effect for solvent-based coatings. AFCONA 3775 is an acrylic polymer tailor made for those applications that need good leveling as well as a high defoaming effect like coil coatings and other foam sensitive systems. It is recommended as a non-silicone leveling agent where silicone is not permitted due to intercoat adhesion problem.

AFCONA 4403 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all types of pigments. It is an effective polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments, and has excellent stability performance due to its effective steric hindrance on all types of pigments.

AFCONA 3770 is a leveling agent with good defoaming effect and anti-crater working for solvent-based coatings. Fluorocarbon modified acrylic polymer. AFCONA 3770 is a fluorocarbon modified acrylic polymer. Besides acting as an effective leveling agent, it also gives a strong defoaming effect as well as anti-crater properties.

AFCONA 2724 is a defoamer and air-releaser for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane, UV, and epoxy resin systems. It is an alternative to AFCONA 2720 for high solid applications such as UPE, epoxy, and polyurethane. AFCONA 2724 offers very good transparency and performs as a de-aerator in polyester and epoxy resin systems, ensuring the production of foam- and bubble-free compounds and parts. It is especially compatible with epoxy systems.

AFCONA 6700 is an anti-gel additive for air- drying alkyds and heat-cured coating systems. In air-drying alkyd paints, the ketoxime in AFCONA 6700 forms a protective layer on the surface of the paint to reduce the oxidation caused by oxygen in the air.

AFCONA 2023 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based coatings. The product has a moderate defoaming property and does not show many of the obvious side effects seen when using some stronger defoamers.

AFCONA 2620-85D1 is a strong and highly efficient defoamer for solvent-free and solvent-based, high-viscosity systems. It is a solvent-free defoamer that is recommended for use in such systems, and it has an extremely strong performance in foam destruction and anti-foaming for solvent-free epoxy, solvent-based polyurethane, and unsaturated polyester. It is highly efficient, with good defoaming properties even at very low additions. AFCONA 2620-85D1 is suitable for high-viscosity coating systems to prevent foaming and foam destruction at the interface, and is recommended for use in situations where a solvent-free process is required.

AFCONA 2021 is a silicone-free defoamer with balanced performance for compatibility and defoaming, ideal for use in various coating systems. It can prevent air entrapment during stirring and pumping, and is especially suited for solvent-based coatings where foam formation is an issue when spraying or brushing.

AFCONA 2721 is a defoamer specifically designed for use in UV coatings. It is composed of an acrylate monomer carrier that takes part in the system cross-linking and a combination of silicone and non-silicone components that offer good de-aeration and defoaming properties.

AFCONA 3280 is a special modified polysiloxane that is soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones, but insoluble in water. It offers slip, defoaming, and improvement of surface characteristics without hurting intercoat adhesion. Additionally, it offers better hot water resistance than other polyether modified polysiloxanes.

AFCONA 5210 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments, mainly TiO2 and extenders. It is specially designed as an effective dispersant for TiO2 and recommended for use in pure white systems. However, if the white base needs to be tinted with other colors later, AFCONA 4010 is a better choice.

AFCONA 6226 is a dispersant and emulsifier for universal colorants, it functions as a color acceptance additive. AFCONA 6226 is an improved version of AFCONA 6225. It is based on more readily available raw materials. It gives better dispersing performance as well as better color acceptance in decorative paints.

AFCONA 2040 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects that prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush, and is particularly suitable for systems ranging from low polarity to high polarity. AFCONA 2035 is recommended for brush and conventional spray applications.

AFCONA 2022 is a strong defoamer that is easy to incorporate. This is a silicone-containing version of AFCONA 2020. This product prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. AFCONA 2022 is a particularly compatible defoamer that works during production and application, especially in curtain coating processes.

AFCONA 3758 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3758 is a special modified polyacrylic polymer. It reduces drastically surface tension of organic coating systems. This, together with good compatibility in most solvent-based systems and with minimal foam stabilizing effect, makes it very effective as an anti-crater and flow control agent for all solvent-based coatings.

AFCONA 3700 is a wetting, leveling and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3700 is a highly fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic polymer. It has very low surface tension and therefore it can substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 3778 is a leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylics are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA 3778 also acts as a defoamer and deareator in most coating systems. It does not interfere with intercoat adhesion.

AFCONA 2035 is a moderate defoamer that minimizes side effects, prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application, and offers good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by brush and conventional spray methods, and is suitable for systems ranging from low to high polarity.

AFCONA 3236 is an additive designed to provide slip and leveling, as well as good defoaming performance. It is an alkyl-modified polysiloxane that offers excellent slip and leveling properties. Unlike other organically modified polysiloxanes, AFCONA 3236 acts as a defoamer and does not stabilize foam in most systems, making it suitable for foam-sensitive applications such as floor coatings and high-build systems.

AFCONA 3772 is a leveling and surface tension reduction agent for aqueous and non-aqueous coatings. AFCONA 3772 is an acrylic modified fluorocarbon. It contains some carboxylic acid groups, which increase the polarity of the polymer to give good compatibility with most common resins used in coatings.

AFCONA 5051 is a non-ionic dispersant that is used for deflocculating transparent iron oxides, as well as dispersing and stabilizing them. It can also be used as a dispersant for other inorganic pigments and extenders, reducing the viscosity in the dispersion, making it particularly useful in high-filled systems.