AFCONA 5285

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Dispersant,

Flattener

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives,

Surface Modifiers

Chemical Composition

Anionic co-polymer with acidic groups.

Features & Benefits

Product Properties

AFCONA-5285 is an acidic termination of alkyl ethoxylated co-polymer. The acidic group gives very good anchoring effect in base pigments and matting agents. It will help in viscosity reduction of filler and extender dispersions. AFCONA – 5285 has the following special properties:

• It is a very good dispersant for matting agent pastes.
• AFCONA-5285 offers very good viscosity reduction. Therefore, it is suitable as a dispersant for highly loaded filler systems.
• It is also suitable for oil - and solvent-based printing inks, especially for inorganic pigment and filler dispersions in alcohol - rich systems.
• AFCONA-5285 also helps to reduce the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. Therefore, it will help shorten grinding time.
• It can be used in all resin systems, ranging from nonpolar to high polarity systems like air dry alkyd, acid curing, polyurethane and epoxy.
• This product is suitable for all kinds of pigments, including inorganic, organic and carbon black. It is also suitable for co - grinding.

Note: AFCONA – 5285 will become hazy or even crystallize at temperatures below 15° C. Re-heat the material before use if crystallization happens. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Alkyds,

Epoxies (EP),

Polyurethanes (PU)

Coating Type

2K (2 component) Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Solventless & High Solids 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 - 5285 should be added prior to the pigment dispersion process.

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 lbs and 397 lbs non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

AFCONA - 5285 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.