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Afcona 3250

Chemical Family
Polysiloxanes

Afcona - 3250 is an additive designed to provide the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
Afcona
End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Baking Paint, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Wood Coating

Features

Anti-foaming, Good Leveling, Improved Slip, Transparency

Functions
Slip Agent
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylic-Melamine, Acrylics, Alkyds, Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Thermoplastic Acrylic, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Paints & Coatings
Appearance
Transparent to slightly yellowish liquid
Shelf LIfe
5 years
Cure
  • Chemical Cure
  • Radiation Cure
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Incorporation

Afcona-3250 may be added at any stage during the production process.

Product Features

Afcona-3250 is specially developed for all solvent based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. Afcona – 3250 belongs to the same family as Afcona-3230. But while Afcona – 3230 is effective only in polyurethane coatings, Afcona 3250 works in all solvent based coatings.

Storage Condition

Afcona-3250 should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Addition and Dosage

Afcona-3250 may be added at 0.05 – 0.50% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions 0.10 – 0.30% based on total formulation is sufficient.

Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)
Packaging Information
55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers.
Coating End Applications
  • 2K (2 component) Coating
  • Baking Paint
  • Radiation Curable Coating
  • Solventborne Coating
  • Top Coat
  • Wood Coating

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Colormax. 4Gardner
Active Ingredientsmin. 92%
Density (at 20°C)1.01 - 1.03g/cm³
Refractive Index1.435 - 1.445—
Flash Pointmin. 100°C

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