AFCONA K172

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Product families

Other characteristics

Brand

AFCONA

End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Coil Coating

Functions

Dispersant, Grinding Aid, Wetting Agent

Labeling Claims

Silicone-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics, Alkyds, Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU)

Carrier

Diisobutyl Ketone (DIBK)

Markets

• Building & Construction
• Paints & Coatings

Appearance

Transparent yellowish to brownish liquid

Soluble In

Alkylbenzene, Diisobutylketone

Technology

CASE Ingredients

Incorporation

AFCONA - K172 should be added prior to the dispersion process.

Product Properties

AFCONA-K172 is a silicone-free version of AFCONA - K172, and it may be used in the same applications. It can also be post-added to solve flooding and floating problems. In combination with a suitable high molecular weight dispersant, AFCONA - K172 can be used as a co-grinding agent. AFCONA – K172 has the following special properties:; The performance and usage of AFCONA - K172 is almost identical to that of AFCONA – 5065. However AFCONA – K172 does not contain any polysiloxane. Therefore, it may be preferable in many foam sensitive systems such coil coatings, floor coatings and those coatings applied by curtain coater.; If some polysiloxane is needed in the grinding phase to improve wetting and increase grinding speed, AFCONA polysiloxanes such as AFCONA – 3236, AFCONA – 3238 and AFCONA – 3239 are recommended.; AFCONA - K172 is especially suitable for medium to high-polarity binder systems like: - alkyd/amino resin combinations - nitrocellulose systems - polyurethane systems - acrylic polyisocyanate systems (2 - pack acrylics) - chlorinated polymers; AFCONA - K172 is not compatible with white spirit or paints which are diluted with white spirit.; Note: AFCONA – K172 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.

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Addition and Dosage

0.5 - 2.5% based on inorganic pigments or; 0.1 - 1.0% based on total formulation, normally around 0.5% on total formulation

Storage Information

AFCONA - K172 should be stored in a cool, dry place. 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.

Chemical Composition

High-molecular weight unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Country Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.

Coating End Applications

• 2K (2 component) Coating
• Coil Coating

Compatible Polymers and Resins

• Acrylics
• Alkyds
• Nitrocellulose
• Polyurethanes (PU)