Afcona 2721
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Good Compatibility
Afcona 2721 is a specialized defoamer tailored for UV coatings. Its carrier, an acrylate monomer, participates in system cross-linking, offering effective de-aeration and defoaming properties. Combining silicone and non-silicone components, Afcona-2721 provides optimal foam control without causing excessive haziness in the system. It boasts excellent compatibility, ensuring seamless integration into coating formulations for superior performance.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Defoamer
Product families
- Foam Control
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Afcona
- End Uses
Epoxy Bisphenol Coating , Primer, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating
- Functions
- Defoamer
- Carrier
- 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate
- Diisobutyl Ketone (DIBK)
- Solvent-based
- Appearance
- Clear To Slight Yellowish Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Coating Type
- Epoxy Bisphenol Coating
- Primer
- Radiation Curable Coating
- Solventborne Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Incorporation
AFCONA-2721 can be incorporated by simple mixing. A homogeneous mix will increase the efficiency.
- Storage Condition
AFCONA-2721 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 2 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container
- Product Properties
AFCONA – 2721 is a defoamer with reasonable good defoaming effect and good compatibility. This product is tailor made for UV coatings as the solvent used is an active solvent that can react into the system. AFCONA-2721 can be used in pigmented or non-pigmented resin systems such as: 1) UV-cure 2) EBC
- Addition and Dosage
0.1 -1.0% on total formulation. In general under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.2 – 0.5% based on total formulation.
- Chemical Composition
- Silicone based defoamer
- Packaging Information
- 25 kg and 170 kg non-returnable containers
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Denisty (at 20°C) | 0.86 - 0.88 | g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 - 1.435 | — |
| Flash Point | 46.0 | °C |
