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Afcona 2020

Afcona 2020 is a silicone-free defoamer designed for 2K (2 component) coatings, including acrylics, alkyds, epoxies, nitrocellulose, polyamides, and polyurethanes. Compatible with various application methods such as airless spray, brush, curtain coating, dipping, drum coating, roller coating, spray, and tumbling, it meets the diverse needs of automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, architectural coatings, floor coatings, wood coatings & finishes, and industrial coatings including coil and furniture coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Foam Control

Other characteristics

Brand
Afcona
End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Coil Coating, Lacquers, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Wood Coating

Functions
Defoamer
Labeling Claims
Silicone-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyamides, Polyurethanes (PU), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Carrier
Solvent-based
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Paints & Coatings
Appearance
Clear to slightly yellowish liquid
Shelf LIfe
5 years
Cure
Chemical Cure
Coating Type
  • 2K (2 component) Coating
  • Coil Coating
  • Lacquers
  • Primer
  • Solventborne Coating
  • Wood Coating
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Incorporation

As a strong defoamer, AFCONA-2020 is recommended to be incorporated prior during pre-mix. If added subsequently, good dispersion must be ensured

Storage Condition

AFCONA-2020 should be stored in a cool and dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up for 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container.

Application Methods
  • Air Less Spray
  • Brush
  • Curtain Coating
  • Dip Coating
  • Roll Coater
  • Roller
  • Spray
  • Tumbling

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Denisty (at 20°C)0.78 - 0.82g/cm³
Refractive Index1.420 - 1.430—
Flash Point31.0°C

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