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Afcona 5585

Afcona - 5585 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive suitable for solvent-borne and water-based industrial and architectural coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
DispersantWetting Agent

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Architectural Coatings
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
  • Architectural Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Dispersing & Wetting Additives

Other characteristics

Brand
Afcona
End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Functions
Dispersant, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims
  • Label Free, Solvent-free, VOC-free
  • Label Free
  • Solvent-free
  • VOC-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)

Markets
  • Building & Construction
  • Paints & Coatings
Appearance
Clear and yellowish liquid
Shelf LIfe
3 years
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Incorporation

Afcona - 5585 should be added prior to the pigment dispersion process.

Product Features

Afcona – 5585 is an effective dispersing agent for the preparation of solvent- and water- based pigment concentrates.; This is a high molecular weight dispersing agent which stabilizes pigments through steric hindrance, making it suitable for all types of pigments.; Note: Afcona – 5585 will become hazy at temperatures below 5°C. Heat up to 50°C and mix well before use. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Storage Condition

Afcona - 5585 should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Addition and Dosage

Calculation method for the required amount of active ingredient based on pigment:

Packaging Information
55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers
Coating End Applications
  • 2K (2 component) Coating
  • Solventborne Coating
  • Waterborne Coating
Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Acrylics
  • Alkyds
  • Epoxies (EP)
  • Polyesters
  • Polyurethanes (PU)

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Colormax. 10—
Active Ingredientsmin. 96%
Density (at 20°C)0.99 - 1.13g/cm³
Amine Value17 - 25mg KOH/g

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