AFCONA 2018

CASE Ingredients Features: Good CompatibilityHigh GlossTransparency

AFCONA 2018 is a silicone-free defoamer that is recommended for systems where in-can transparency is important. It prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring or pumping, and functions well during the application of paints and lacquers. AFCONA 2018 is well-suited for solvent-based wood finishes where foaming is a problem when applied by spraying.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions: Defoamer

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Foam Control

Other characteristics

Brand: AFCONA
End Uses: Clearcoat, Lacquers, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Wood Coating
Functions: Defoamer
Labeling Claims: Silicone-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane Alkyd, Polyurethanes (PU)
Carrier: Solvent-based
Xylene
Markets: Paints & Coatings
Printing & Packaging
Appearance: slightly yellowish to colorless liquid
Shelf LIfe: 5 years
Cure: Chemical Cure
Technology: CASE Ingredients
Packaging Type: Totes (IBC)
Product Features: AFCONA-2018 is extremely suitable for use in clear and high gloss coatings because of its excellent compatibility properties. It is also suitable for thick, clear coatings applied by conventional spraying where dry film transparency is very important.; AFCONA-2018 is well-suited for solvent-based wood finishes where foaming is a problem when applied by spraying.; AFCONA-2018 is especially suitable for the systems listed below when transparency (in-can and dry film) and good defoaming power are important; Due to its good compatibility, AFCONA-2018 also can be used in resin manufacturing as a pre-added defoamer, except for acrylic-OH.
Application Methods: Spray
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Coating End Applications: Clearcoat
Lacquers
Primer
Solventborne Coating
Top Coat
Wood Coating
Compatible Polymers and Resins: Nitrocellulose
Polyurethane Alkyd
Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces: Wood

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density (at 20°C)	0.86 - 0.88	g/cm³
Refractive Index	1.490 - 1.500	—
Flash Point	25.0	°C