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PCI Group ASAFA

ASAFA is a unique blend of a dimethyl silicone and refined naphthenic base oil blend. Designed for use in conventional systems: acrylic resins, alkyds, polyamide, polyester and urethane.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Gloss Enhancer

Product families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
  • Hydrocarbons

Other characteristics

Carrier
Solvent-based
Markets
Paints & Coatings
Benefits
  • Controls Silking
  • Controls Flooding
  • Controls Pigment Float
  • Sharpens Gloss
  • Improved Pigment Wetting
  • Enhances Leveling
Applications

Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications

Technology
  • Base Chemicals & Intermediates
  • CASE Ingredients
Recommended Addition

4 lbs. to 8 lbs. per 100 gal. (0.5% to 1.5% of total weight). May be added to grind or letdown.

Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Acrylics
  • Alkyds
  • Polyamides
  • Polyesters
  • Polyurethanes (PU)

Technical data

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4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Specific Gravity0.888—
Viscosity14 - 18cps
SolventsAromatic 150—
Wt./Gal.7.4lbs./gal

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