Afcona 2018
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Good CompatibilityHigh GlossTransparency
Afcona 2018 is a silicone-free defoamer, particularly recommended for systems where in-can transparency is crucial. This liquid defoamer is suitable for various coating types, such as clear coats, lacquers, primers, and top coats, especially in wood coating applications. With its high gloss and good compatibility features, Afcona 2018 ensures optimal performance in solvent-based formulations
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Defoamer
Product families
Applications
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Furniture Coatings
Product Families
- Foam Control
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Afcona
- End Uses
Clearcoat, Lacquers, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Wood Coating
- Functions
- Defoamer
- Labeling Claims
- Silicone-free
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane Alkyd, Polyurethanes (PU)
- Carrier
- Solvent-based
- Xylene
- Markets
- Paints & Coatings
- Appearance
- Slight Yellowish To Colorless Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 years
- Cure
- Chemical Cure
- Coating Type
- Clearcoat
- Lacquers
- Primer
- Solventborne Coating
- Top Coat
- Wood Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Incorporation
AFCONA-2018 can be incorporated prior to processing. If added subsequently, good dispersion must be ensured.
- Storage Condition
AFCONA - 2018 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
- Spray
- Product Properties
AFCONA-2018 is a silicone-free defoamer for various coating systems. It functions well during the application of paints and lacquers. Also prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring, pumping etc. AFCONA-2018 has very good compatibility properties, which makes it extremely suitable for use in clear and high gloss coatings. It is also suitable for thick clear coatings applied by conventional spraying where dry film transparency is very important. AFCONA-2018 is very suited for solvent-based wood finishes where foaming is a problem when applied by spraying. AFCONA-2018 is especially suitable for systems listed below where transparency (in-can and dry film) is important and still give good defoaming effect: 1) polyurethane coatings for wood except acrylic based 2) acid-curing coatings for wood and etching/wash primers 3) NC lacquers for wood Due to the good compatibility, AFCONA-2018 also can be used in resin manufacturing as pre-added defoamer, except for acrylic-OH. Remark: AFCONA – 2018 is not recommended for Acrylic systems.
- Addition and Dosage
0.1- 1.0% on total formulation. In general under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.30 – 0.50% based on total formulation
- Chemical Composition
- Defoaming substance, silicone free
- Packaging Information
- 25 kg and 170 kg non-returnable containers
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Nitrocellulose
- Polyurethane Alkyd
- Polyurethanes (PU)
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Wood
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Denisty (at 20°C) | 0.86 - 0.88 | g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | 1.490 - 1.500 | — |
| Flash Point | 25.0 | °C |
