Afcona 2723
- CASE Ingredients Features
- High PerformanceTransparency
Afcona 2723 serves as a versatile defoamer and air-releaser specifically formulated for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane, UV, and epoxy resin systems. Available in liquid form, it offers high performance and transparency, making it suitable for various applications such as clearcoat, coil coating, and gelcoat. Compatible with a range of polymers, including epoxies, polyurethanes, and unsaturated polyesters, it finds utility in industries such as building and construction, industrial coatings, and wood coatings.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Defoamer
Product families
Applications
- Architectural Coatings
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Architectural Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
Product Families
- Foam Control
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Afcona
- End Uses
2K (2 component) Coating, Clearcoat, Coil Coating, Gelcoat, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Wood Coating
- Functions
- Defoamer
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP), Polyester - Melamine, Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
- Carrier
- SBP Spirit
- Solvent-based
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Appearance
- Transparent To Slight Yellowish Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 years
- Coating Type
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Clearcoat
- Coil Coating
- Gelcoat
- Solventborne Coating
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Wood Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Incorporation
To avoid foam- and bubble-formation AFCONA-2723 should be mixed at the beginning of the production/application into the system. If it is added at the end of the formulation, a good dispersion must be ensured.
- Storage Condition
AFCONA-2723 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container.
- Product Properties
AFCONA-2723 was develop for better compatibility than AFCONA 2720 or AFCONA 2722. However the best compatibility defoamer is still our AFCONA 2724. AFCONA-2723 is a special additive for thin layer (gel coat), casting resins and epoxy resin systems (e.g. floorings). In addition, it can be used for room temperature curing of unsaturated polyesters, which are used in glass fiber reinforced systems. AFCONA-2723 can be used in pigmented or non-pigmented resin systems such as: 1) unsaturated polyesters (SMC/BMC gel coats and synthetic mortars) 2) two-pack epoxies 3) Polyester/melamine stoving systems 4) PVC-compounds In high pigmented and high viscosity system, incorporation of a suitable dispersing agent will reduce the viscosity and this will helps to improve de-aeration. Products like AFCONA – 5010 is suitable for extender rich system and AFCONA – 4070 and AFCONA – 4047 are suitable for inorganic and organic pigments. Note: AFCONA – 2723 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the quality.
- Addition and Dosage
0.1 -0.5% on total formulation. In general under normal condition, the dosage is 0.1 – 0.3% based on total formulation
- Chemical Composition
- Silicone based defoamer
- Packaging Information
- 25 kg and 170 kg non-returnable containers
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Epoxies (EP)
- Polyester - Melamine
- Polyurethanes (PU)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Composites
- Wood
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Denisty (at 20°C) | 0.82 - 0.86 | g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | 1.430 - 1.460 | — |
| Flash Point | 77.0 | °C |
