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Afcona 5244

Chemical Family
Polyamides

Afcona - 5244 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive designed to enhance the wetting of pigment surfaces and organically treated Bentonites.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Other characteristics

Brand
Afcona
End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Bulk Molding Compounds, Buttons, Gelcoat, Masonry Coating, Primer, Radiation Curable Coating, Sheet Molding Compounds, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Functions
Dispersant, Wetting Agent, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims
Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylic-Melamine, Acrylics, Alkyds (Long Oil), Alkyds (Medium Oil), Chlorinated Rubbers, Epoxies (EP), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Nitrocellulose, Polyethylenes (PE), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Paints & Coatings
Appearance
Slight hazy and yellowish to brownish liquid
Shelf LIfe
5 years
Cure
  • Air Dry
  • Radiation Cure
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastomers
  • Plastics
Packaging Type
Totes (IBC)
Storage Condition

Afcona-5244 should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Composites End Use
  • Bulk Molding Compounds
  • Buttons
  • Sheet Molding Compounds
Material Features
Improved Pigment Dispersibility
Addition and Dosage

0.1 - 1.0% based on inorganic pigments; 1.0 - 2.5% based on organic pigments; For Bentonite gels use 15 - 25% based on the Bentonites

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Density (at 20°C)0.98 - 1.02g/cm³
Active Ingredientsmin. 96%
Amine Value10 - 30mg KOH/g
Acid Value50 - 70mg KOH/g

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