Afcona 2290
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Anti-CrateringHigh Performance
Afcona - 2290 provides anti-foam and de-aeration properties for solvent-containing and solvent-free systems of epoxy, polyurethane, UPE, and UV coating.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Defoamer
Product families
- Foam Control
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Afcona
- End Uses
2K (2 component) Coating, Primer, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Functions
- Defoamer
- Labeling Claims
- Silicone-free
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
- Use Levels
0.5 - 1.5% (on total formulation), 1% (Under normal conditions, for solvent-free system, based on total formulation), 0.5 (Under normal conditions, for solvent-based system, based on total formulation)
- Appearance
- Clear, transparent liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 years
- Cure
- Chemical Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Incorporation
Afcona-2290 may be incorporated prior to processing. If added subsequently, good distribution must be ensured.
- Product Features
Afcona-2290 contains a non-silicone defoaming substance which offers very good performance in both defoaming and anti-foam.
- Storage Condition
Afcona-2290 should be stored in a cool, dry place.
- Chemical Inventories
- TSCA (USA)
- Applications
Afcona – 2290 is recommended for:; Solvent-free or solvent-containing epoxy, polyurethane, UPE and UV coating.; Other high polarity systems, including NC and acid-curing. For low solid and thin film application systems, confirm that this product does not contribute to cratering, as this is a 100% active defoamer.; Due to its strong defoaming properties and silicone-free composition, it is also very suitable for primer coatings.
- Packaging Information
- 55 lb and 375 lb non-returnable containers.
- Coating End Applications
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Primer
- Radiation Curable Coating
- Solventborne Coating
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 175.105
- FDA 21 CFR 175.300
- FDA 21 CFR 176.170
- FDA 21 CFR 176.180
- FDA 21 CFR 176.210
- ISO 14001
- ISO 18001
- ISO 9001
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Acrylics
- Alkyds
- Epoxies (EP)
- Nitrocellulose
- Polyurethanes (PU)
- Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.82 - 0.86 | g/cm³ |
| Active Ingredients | min. 96 | % |
| Refractive Index | 1.465 - 1.475 | — |
