AFCONA 5209
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
AFCONA 5209 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive used to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces. AFCONA 5209 is the 100% version of AFCONA 5009. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Dispersing & Wetting Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AFCONA
- End Uses
- Primer, Solventborne Coating
- Functions
- Dispersant, Wetting Agent
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Alkyds, Alkyds (Long Oil), Alkyds (Medium Oil), Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- Appearance
- Transparent yellowish to brown liquid
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Incorporation
When used in mill-bases, add before grinding. For Bentonite gelling preparation, please see above recommended formulation and processing procedure.
- Storage Information
AFCONA-5209 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container.
- Chemical Composition
- Fatty acid modified polyamide.
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Packaging Information
- 55 lbs and 397 lbs non-returnable containers.
- Coating End Applications
- Primer
- Solventborne Coating
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Net Weight | 375.0 | lbs |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 180 - 220 | mg KOH/g |
| Active Ingredients Content | min. 96 | % |
| Amine Value | max. 5 | mg KOH/g |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.90 - 0.92 | g/cm³ |
