Afcona USA Inc.

  • Polyacrylic polymer Leveling and flow control agent for solvent based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA –3258 has been developed to replace fluorocarbon modified leveling agents, providing the same leveling and anti-crater performance. It is the 100% active version of AFCONA –3758. AFCONA –3258 is a specially modified polyacrylic polymer. It reduces drastically surface tension of organic coating systems. This, together with good compatibility in most solvent-based systems and with minimal foam stabilizing effect, makes it very effective as an anti-crater and flow control agent for all solvent based coating. The leveling and anti-crater performance of AFCONA –3258 can be further improve by combining with AFCONA silicone containing or fluorocarbon containing leveling agents. It will further improve the leveling, anti-crater and substrate wetting properties. AFCONA-3258 is especially suitable for: 1) stoving enamels based on alkyd, acrylic and polyesterresins 2) polyurethanecoatings 3) two-pack epoxycompounds 4) thermoplastic system like NC, TPA andCAB 5) UVcoating
  • Fluorocarbon modified polymer Anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings AFCONA –3277 is the100% active ingredient version of AFCONA –3777. Thus, it has similar performance as AFCONA –3777 in the same solid content form. AFCONA-3277 is a fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic. It can serve as non-silicone leveling agent, where silicone is not permitted due to intercoat adhesion problems. However, we highly recommend the usage of combination with a suitable Polysiloxane for better overall performance, if silicones are permitted. If the requirements are to solve problems caused by high surface tension or to bring down the surface tension strongly, AFCONA-3700 will be a better choice. AFCONA-3700 is also nearly 100% active and due to the higher fluorocarbon content more effective with a lower dosage. AFCONA -3700 has better compatibility properties than AFCONA-3277. However, the foam stabilizing effect is slightly higher. AFCONA-3277: 1) improves levelling 2) prevents cratering 3) helps substrate wetting 4) acts as a defoamer and de-aeration aid 5) does not interfere with intercoat adhesion AFCONA –3277 is recommended for all solvent-based and high solid systems. Due to AFCONA –3277 do not contain any solvent, it very suitable to use in high solids and solvent-free systems like UV, epoxy, polyurethane, PMMA flooring etc.
  • Short-chain modified polysiloxane silicone. Recoatable, will not influence intercoat adhesion. Recommended for baking paints based on alkyd-melamine, oil-free polyesters and thermosetting acrylics. Improves hot water soaking resistance.
  • Modified polyether polysiloxane silicone based polymer with di-hydroxyl functional groups terminated at both ends. This allows it to cross-link in polyurethane systems as well as in baking paints. Very high slip and leveling, 100% version of 3085.
  • Modified polysiloxane emulsion slip and leveling agent for water-based systems.  (APE free) Good water resistance and slip performance. No foam stabilizing effect. High dosages provide water repellent effect.
  • Organically modified polysiloxane for aqueous systems. Short chain polysiloxane with no influence on intercoat adhesion in multi-coat systems. Very strong anti-cratering. Must be used in combination with a suitable defoamer. Recommended for electro deposition coatings and all other water-based systems.
  • Organically modified polysiloxane slip and leveling for water-based systems. 50% solution of 3580 in DMP.
  • Organically modified polysiloxane slip and leveling agent for aqueous systems. Very strong surface tension reduction and good compatibility properties. Very fast substrate wetting and anti-crater performance in all water based systems.
  • Organically modified polysiloxane for aqueous systems. Silicone based leveling, substrate wetting and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings & inks without influent of inter-coat adhesion. AFCONA –3588 is a special designed polyether modified polysiloxane. It moves very fast in defective part of coatings, and can decrease the surface tension easily, and it has good compatibility properties. Hence, it is very effective in below properties for any water based systems: 1) Excellent anti-crater behavior. 2) Improved leveling. 3) Fast & better substrate wetting. 4) No inter-coat adhesion problems. 5) Little or no foam stabilization.
  • Active ingedients: > 96% Refractive index: 1.44-1.46 Flash point:  > 100 C Usage level: .2-.8 % total formulation
  • Fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic Anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings AFCONA-3670 is an improved version of AFCONA-3777 on managing surface control of coatings. It has lower surface tension than AFCONA -3777. The combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance is highly recommended. Due to the fluorocarbon modification, it gives lower surface tension than normal pure acrylic leveling agents. Therefore, it gives better anti-crater and improved substrate wetting. The obvious performances of AFCONA-3670 are: 1. improve leveling 2. prevent craters 3. help substrate wetting 4. act as a defoamer and de-aeration aid 5. do not interfere with intercoat adhesion AFCONA-3670 is suitable for all solvent based coatings, especially: 1. baking paints, as leveling and anti-crater agent 2. PU coatings, as leveling, anti-crater and anti inner bubble agent 3. epoxies, as leveling and anti-crater agent
  • Polymetric fluorocarbon polyacrylic non-silicone slip and leveling agent. Very strong surface tension reduction properties. Excellent anti-cratering, substrate wetting and promotion of vertical flow. Can be used in all solvent-based systems. Best in car-refinish, plastic coatings and industrial coatings.
  • A non-silicone pure polyester polymer leveling agent based on high molecular weight. Very good compatibility and leveling performance. Suitable for coil coatings, can coatings, polyurethanes, epoxies and other solvent-based coatings.
  • A non-silicone pure polyacrylic polymer leveling agent. Provides anti-cratering, leveling and improved substrate wetting. Delivers similar performance to fluorocarbon modified products.
  • Fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic Anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings AFCONA-3670 is an improved version of AFCONA-3777 on managing surface control of coatings. It has lower surface tension than AFCONA -3777. The combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance is highly recommended. Due to the fluorocarbon modification, it gives lower surface tension than normal pure acrylic leveling agents. Therefore, it gives better anti-crater and improved substrate wetting. The obvious performances of AFCONA-3670 are: 1. improve leveling 2. prevent craters 3. help substrate wetting 4. act as a defoamer and de-aeration aid 5. do not interfere with intercoat adhesion AFCONA-3670 is suitable for all solvent based coatings, especially: 1. baking paints, as leveling and anti-crater agent 2. PU coatings, as leveling, anti-crater and anti inner bubble agent 3. epoxies, as leveling and anti-crater agent
  • Fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic Anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings AFCONA-3670 is an improved version of AFCONA-3777 on managing surface control of coatings. It has lower surface tension than AFCONA -3777. The combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance is highly recommended. Due to the fluorocarbon modification, it gives lower surface tension than normal pure acrylic leveling agents. Therefore, it gives better anti-crater and improved substrate wetting. The obvious performances of AFCONA-3670 are: 1. improve leveling 2. prevent craters 3. help substrate wetting 4. act as a defoamer and de-aeration aid 5. do not interfere with intercoat adhesion AFCONA-3670 is suitable for all solvent based coatings, especially: 1. baking paints, as leveling and anti-crater agent 2. PU coatings, as leveling, anti-crater and anti inner bubble agent 3. epoxies, as leveling and anti-crater agent
  • Reactive polyether-modified polysiloxane with methacrylate functional groups for use in UV/EB systems.  Provides permanent slip.
  • Modified polyurethane polymer dispersant for solvent based systems. Mainly used in preparation of pigment concentrates due to good compatibility and price advantage. Can be utilized as a dispersant in normal grinding, especially for inorganic pigments.
  • Modified polyurethane polymer dispersant for solvent-based systems. Perfect for inorganic pigments, especially Ti02 and matting agents. Widely used as dispersant for inorganic pigment for pigment concentrate preparation.
  • Fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic Anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings AFCONA-3670 is an improved version of AFCONA-3777 on managing surface control of coatings. It has lower surface tension than AFCONA -3777. The combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance is highly recommended. Due to the fluorocarbon modification, it gives lower surface tension than normal pure acrylic leveling agents. Therefore, it gives better anti-crater and improved substrate wetting. The obvious performances of AFCONA-3670 are: 1. improve leveling 2. prevent craters 3. help substrate wetting 4. act as a defoamer and de-aeration aid 5. do not interfere with intercoat adhesion AFCONA-3670 is suitable for all solvent based coatings, especially: 1. baking paints, as leveling and anti-crater agent 2. PU coatings, as leveling, anti-crater and anti inner bubble agent 3. epoxies, as leveling and anti-crater agent
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. Developed for co-grinding purposes for coil and can coatings, baking polyesters or acrylics, epoxies and polyurethane systems. Best co-grinding agent Afcona has to offer.
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. Universal and efficient for all pigments, including organic and carbon black. Improves dry film gloss and prevents floating/flooding.
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. Higher molecular weight compared to 4046. Improves dispersing performance, especially with carbon black pigments to provide higher jetness. First choice for high end applications such as OEM, refinish and industrial coatings.
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. Lower-cost alternative to 4046. Very good dispersing for broad range of pigments. Recommended for polyurethane, baking paint and epoxy.

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