Afcona 2027

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Product families

Other characteristics

Brand

Afcona

End Uses

Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Offset Ink

Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer

Markets

• Paints & Coatings
• Printing & Packaging

Solvent

Ethyl Acetate

Storage

AFCONA – 2027 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.

PACKAGING

25 kg and 170 kg non-returnable containers

Appearance

Slight Yellowish to Transparent Liquid

Technology

CASE Ingredients

Ink and Toner Type

• Flexography Ink
• Gravure Ink
• Offset Ink

Application Methods

• Brush
• Gravure Coating
• Screen Coating
• Spray

Product Properties

AFCONA-2027 prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It has the combination of good defoaming as well as compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium viscosity applications applied by spray and brush.; AFCONA-2027 is AFCONA – 2025 in Ethyl Acetate solvent, specially created for printing ink application. It can be used in low polar to high polar system. Thus it can be used in all printing ink system ranging from offset, gravure, flexo to UV systems.; For coating, it is the most suitable defoamer for aliphatic hydrocarbon system where all aromatic and ketone solvents are not allow.

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Addition and Dosage

Addition and dosage 0.1- 1.0% on total formulation. In general under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.20 – 0.40% based on total formulation. Incorporation AFCONA-2027 can be incorporated prior to processing. If it is added subsequently, good dispersion must be ensured.

Chemical Composition

Silicone containing defoaming polymer modified with fluorocarbon