Afcona 2502

Product families

Other characteristics

Brand

Afcona

End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Waterborne Coating

Functions

Defoamer

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Markets

Industrial

Appearance

Slightly hazy and slightly yellowish transparent liquid

Shelf LIfe

3 years

Soluble In

Hydrocarbon solvent

Technology

• CASE Ingredients
• Industrial Additives & Materials

Incorporation

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE; Afcona-2502 should be added in the mill base. If added in the let down, make sure to incorporate under high shear force.

Product Features

Afcona-2502 is a defoamer for water-based applications. It is suitable for applications like coatings and inks as well as for pigment concentrate preparations.. Afcona-2502 has a very high resistance to shear forces and elevated temperature. Therefore, it is suitable for pigment concentrates and other high-solid systems. It is also useful during the synthesis of emulsion polymerization.

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Storage Condition

Afcona-2502 should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Addition and Dosage

0.1– 0.5% on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.2 – 0.3% based on total formulation is sufficient. For pigment concentrates, 0.3 – 0.5% is recommended.

Applicable Processes

Emulsion Polymerization

Applications

Afcona-2502 is recommended for:; High and low PVC emulsion paints based on pure or modified acrylics.; Water-based pigment concentrates.; Printing inks.; PU dispersions.

Packaging Information

55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.

Coating End Applications

• 2K (2 component) Coating
• Solventless & High Solids Coating
• Waterborne Coating

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 14001
• ISO 18001
• ISO 9001
• Swiss Ordinance

Compatible Polymers and Resins

• Acrylics
• Epoxies (EP)
• Polyurethanes (PU)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Industrial Additives Functions

Defoamer