Afcona 3835

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Other characteristics

Brand

Afcona

End Uses

Radiation Curable Coating

Features

Blocking Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Leveling, Improved Slip, Self Crosslinking

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Appearance

Transparent to slightly yellowish

Cure

Radiation Cure

Technology

CASE Ingredients

Incorporation

Afcona-3835 should be added during the final stage of the production process. After Afcona – 3835 is added, the production temperatures should remain below 50°C.

Product Features

Afcona-3835 is a reactive polyether modified polysiloxane with methacrylate functionality that can crosslink with UV / EB systems. It averages 7 functional groups per molecule. With this property, it offers permanent slip in coatings, giving anti-blocking and anti-scratch properties.

Storage Condition

Afcona-3835 should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Addition and Dosage

Afcona-3835 may be added at 0.05 - 1.0% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.1 – 0.5% based on total formulation is sufficient.

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)

Applications

Afcona-3835 offers the following benefits:; Good leveling performance, and, after crosslinking, it gives permanent slip.; It is suitable for UV and EB curing systems.; Due to its methacrylate functionality, it also may be used for any systems that use unsaturated bond crosslinking as a primary curing reaction, such as UPE.

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Packaging Information

55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.

Coating End Applications

Radiation Curable Coating

Certifications and Compliance

• FDA 21 CFR 175.300
• ISO 14001
• ISO 18001
• ISO 9001
• Swiss Ordinance

Compatible Polymers and Resins

Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)