AFCONA 5008

Chemical Family: Polyamides

AFCONA 5008 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive that improves the wetting of pigment surfaces and organically treated bentonites. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle, and also stabilizes the pigments through charge repulsion forces.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid

Product families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives

Other characteristics

Brand: AFCONA
End Uses: Primer, Solventborne Coating, Wood Coating
Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds, Alkyds (Long Oil), Alkyds (Medium Oil), Chlorinated Rubbers, Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Paints & Coatings
Printing & Packaging
Appearance: Transparent yellowish to brownish liquid
Shelf LIfe: 5 years
Soluble In: Alkyl Benzene
Technology: CASE Ingredients
Addition and Dosage: 0.2 - 2.0% based on inorganic pigments; 2.0 - 5.0% based on organic pigments; For Bentonite gels use 30 - 50% based on the Bentonites
Storage Information: AFCONA-5008 should be stored in a cool, dry place. When kept in its original, unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is indicated on the container.
Chemical Composition: Unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts.
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Packaging Information: 55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Flash Point	41.0	°C
Net Weight	397.0	lbs

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Active Ingredients Content	48 - 52	%
Amine Value	17 - 27	mg KOH/g
Density (at 20°C)	0.89 - 0.91	g/cm³