Afcona 4401
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Floating ResistanceFlooding ResistantGood CompatibilityHigh Color StrengthHigh GlossHigh Molecular Weight
- Chemical Family
- Acrylics & Acrylates
Afcona - 4401 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant used for the deflocculation of all types of pigments.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Fluid
- Liquid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Afcona
- End Uses
2K (2 component) Coating, Baking Paint, Inorganic Pigments, Organic Pigments, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Top Coat
- Functions
- Dispersant
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylic-Melamine, Acrylics, Alkyds, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU), Thermoplastic Acrylic, Thermosetting Acrylics, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
- Carrier
- 1-Methoxy-2-Propyl Acetate (MPA)
- Butyl Acetate
- Solvent-based
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Paints & Coatings
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 years
- Soluble In
- Butylacetate / Sec. butanol / PMA
- Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Incorporation
Afcona-4401 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments.
- Storage Condition
Afcona-4401 should be stored in a cool, dry place.
- Addition and Dosage
Add Afcona-4401 according to the dosages listed below, which should be calculated based on the percent of active ingredient in the dispersant and the weight of pigment in the formula:
- Packaging Information
- 55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers.
- Coating End Applications
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Baking Paint
- Radiation Curable Coating
- Solventborne Coating
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Top Coat
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Color | max. 4 | Gardner |
| Active Ingredients | 50 - 54 | % |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.94 - 0.96 | g/cm³ |
| Amine Value | 45 - 60 | mg KOH/g |
| Flash Point | 24.0 | °C |
