Afcona 3238
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Anti-CrateringDefoamingGood Compatibility
- Chemical Family
- Polysiloxane, OrganomodifiedPolysiloxane Organomodified
Afcona 3238 is a liquid additive serving as a slip and leveling agent with excellent defoaming effects. Specifically designed for coil coatings, gelcoats, and high-solids coatings, it offers anti-cratering properties and good compatibility with epoxies and polyurethanes. This polysiloxane-based product ensures smooth application via airless spray and curtain coating methods. It caters to various markets, including automotive, marine, flooring, wood, and industrial coatings, providing versatility in both solvent-based and solventless formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Leveling AgentSlip Agent
Product families
- Functional Additives
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Afcona
- End Uses
Coil Coating, Gelcoat, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Wood Coating
- Features
- Anti-Cratering , Defoaming, Good Compatibility
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Appearance
- Transparent To Slightly Yellowish Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 years
- Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Coating Type
- Coil Coating
- Gelcoat
- Radiation Curable Coating
- Solventborne Coating
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Wood Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Incorporation
AFCONA-3238 can be added at any stage of production process. However, high shear force is needed if added in letdown stage due to the defoaming property. For easier incorporation, dilute to 10% in any solvent/s..
- Storage Condition
AFCONA-3238 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.
- Application Methods
- Air Less Spray
- Curtain Coating
- Addition and Dosage
0.05 – 0.50% on total formulation. In general under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.05 – 0.2% based on total formulation.
- Chemical Composition
- Organically modified polyalkyl polysiloxane.
- Packaging Information
- 25kg and 180kg non-returnable containers
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Epoxies (EP)
- Polyurethanes (PU)
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | min. 95 | % |
| Denisty (at 20°C) | 0.91 - 0.94 | g/cm³ |
| Color | max. 3 | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.427 - 1.437 | — |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C |
