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Afcona 2590

CASE Ingredients Features
Low Blistering
Chemical Family
Silicones

Afcona - 2590 is an effective defoamer for general industrial paints, wood coatings, etc. It can prevent the formation and destroy the foams under the surface, reducing the chances of cratering and fish eyes.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Emulsion
  • Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Defoamer

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Wood Coatings & Finishes
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Foam Control

Other characteristics

Brand
Afcona
End Uses
Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating
Functions
Defoamer
Carrier
Water
Markets
Paints & Coatings
Appearance
White milky emulsion
Shelf LIfe
2 years
Soluble In
Water
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Incorporation

Afcona-2590 can be added at any stage during the production process. And shear force dispersing is needed.

Product Features

Afcona – 2590 is a pre-emulsification water based silicone defomer. It can be easily prepared to water-born coating systems. It also can easily move to the surface and destroy the surface air- bubbles in high viscosity systems. It is also suit for airless spray and roller to destroy small blisters.

Storage Condition

Afcona-2590 should be stored in a cool and dry place.

Application Methods
  • Air Less Spray
  • Roller
Addition and Dosage

0.1 – 2.0% on total formulation. In general at normal condition, the dosage is 0.2 – 1.0%. formulation with pigment, the dosage is 0.3- 0.8%.

Applications

Afcona – 2590 is recommended for below systems:; All water-based industrial paints.; Water-based inks.; Water-based pigment concentrates.; Note: If added at the end of process, well mixing is needed.

Packaging Information

25kg and 180kg non-returnable plastic containers.

Coating End Applications
  • Waterborne Coating
  • Wood Coating
Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 18001
  • ISO 9001
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
Wood

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Density (at 20°C)0.97 - 1.01g/cm³
Active Ingredients31 - 35%
Flash Pointmin. 100°C

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