Afcona 3522
Afcona 3522 is a liquid additive designed to enhance the surface characteristics of aqueous coatings, particularly in wood coatings and industrial applications. APE-free and based on organomodified polysiloxane, it offers anti-cratering properties, improved surface smoothness, good leveling, enhanced slip, and substrate wetting. With low foaming and water resistance features, it serves as a leveling agent, ensuring high-quality finishes.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Leveling Agent
Product families
Applications
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
Product Families
- Functional Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Afcona
- End Uses
Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating
- Features
Anti-Cratering , Enhanced Surface Smoothness, Good Leveling, Improved Slip, Improved Substrate Wetting, Low Foaming, Water Resistance
- Functions
- Leveling Agent
- Labeling Claims
- APE-free
- Carrier
- Water
- Markets
- Paints & Coatings
- Appearance
- Milk White Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Coating Type
- Radiation Curable Coating
- Waterborne Coating
- Wood Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Incorporation
AFCONA-3522 should be added at the end of the batch preparation. For easier incorporation AFCONA-3522 can be diluted with water. Shake well before use!
- Storage Condition
AFCONA-3522 should be stored in a cool dry place and protected against frost. 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-3522 is an emulsion of an organically modified polysiloxane, emulsified in water. Basically, the silicone used in AFCONA-3522 is a hydrophobic polymer that after drying gives water resistance and slip performance to the coating. AFCONA-3522 promotes the general surface characteristics and improves the following properties:; anti-crater and substrate wetting; leveling; low foam stabilizing in water; slip and surface smoothness; water-repellency; AFCONA-3522 is recommended for use in all kinds of water-based coatings.
- Addition and Dosage
0.1– 1.0% on total formulation. In general, under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.1 – 0.5% based on total formulation. Note : Amount below 0.4% will not cause intercoat adhesion problem.
- Chemical Composition
- Modified polysiloxane emulsion (APE-free)
- Packaging Information
- 25 kg and 180 kg non-returnable containers
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Wood
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | 34 - 36 | % |
| Denisty (at 20°C) | 0.97 - 0.99 | g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C |
