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AFCONA 5585

CASE Ingredients Features
High Molecular Weight
Chemical Family
Polyurethanes (PU)

AFCONA 5585 is an effective dispersing agent for the preparation of solvent- and water-based pigment concentrates in industrial and architectural coatings. This is a high molecular weight dispersing agent which stabilizes pigments through steric hindrance, making it suitable for all types of pigments.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
DispersantWetting Agent

Other characteristics

Brand
AFCONA
End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Carbon Blacks, Inorganic Pigments, Organic Pigments, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Titanium Dioxides Pigments, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating

Features
High Molecular Weight
Functions
Dispersant, Dispersant, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims
  • Solvent-free, VOC-free
  • Solvent-free
  • VOC-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Alkyds (Long Oil), Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)

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

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

Product Properties

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 Information

AFCONA - 5585 should be stored in a cool, dry place. When kept in its original, unopened container, it will keep up to 3 years from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is indicated on the container.

Chemical Composition

High molecular weight block copolymer with pigment affinity groups.

Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information
55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers.
Coating End Applications
  • 2K (2 component) Coating
  • Radiation Curable Coating
  • Solventborne Coating
  • Waterborne Coating
  • Wood Coating
Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Alkyds (Long Oil)
  • Epoxies (EP)
  • Polyurethanes (PU)
Industrial Additives End Use
  • Carbon Blacks
  • Inorganic Pigments
  • Organic Pigments
  • Titanium Dioxides Pigments

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Flash Pointmin. 100°C
Net Weight419.0lbs

Table 2 of 2

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Active Ingredients Contentmin. 96%
Amine Value17 - 25mg KOH/g
Colormax.10Gardner
Density (at 20°C)0.99 - 1.13g/cm³

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