AFCONA 5044
- Chemical Family
- Esters, PolyamidesEstersPolyamides
AFCONA 5044 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces and organically treated bentonites. AFCONA 5044 is an additive for pigment dispersion. It reduces the interfacial tension between the vehicle and pigments or extenders. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AFCONA
- End Uses
Bentonites, Coil Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Wood Coating
- Features
Easy Handling, Excellent Storage Stability, Good Pigment Wetting, Reduces Dispersion Time
- Functions
- Dispersant, Dispersant, Wetting Agent
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Alkyds, Alkyds (Long Oil), Alkyds (Medium Oil), Chlorinated Rubbers, Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose
- Carrier
- Solvent-based
- Xylene
- n-Butanol
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- Appearance
- Transparent yellowish to brown liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 years
- Soluble In
- Xylene, n-butanol
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- 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% on the Bentonites
- Storage Information
AFCONA-5044 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
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Net Weight | 397.0 | lbs |
Table 2 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 25 - 45 | mg KOH/g |
| Active Ingredients Content | 50 - 54 | % |
| Amine Value | 5 - 15 | mg KOH/g |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.93 - 0.95 | g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 25.0 | °C |
