The additive classes are comprised of defoamers, antifoams, wetting/dispersing and slip and leveling agents.
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Silicone-free defoaming substance This defoamer is recommended for systems where in-can transparency is important. AFCONA-2018 is a silicone-free defoamer for various coating systems. It prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring or pumping.It also functions well during the application of paints and lacquers.AFCONA-2018 is extremely suitable for use in clear and high gloss coatings because of itsexcellentcompatibility properties. It is also suitable for thick,clear coatings applied by conventional spraying where dry film transparency is very important.AFCONA-2018 is well-suited for solvent-based wood finishes wherefoamingisa problem when applied by spraying.AFCONA-2018 is especially suitable for the systems listed below whentransparency (in-can and dry film) and good defoaming power areimportant:1)polyurethane coatings for wood (not including acrylic-basedsystems)2)acid-curedcoatings for wood and etching/wash primers3)NC lacquers for woodDue to itsgood compatibility, AFCONA-2018 also can be used in resin manufacturing as a pre-added defoamer, except for acrylic-OH
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A non-silicone polymer defoamer for solvent-based systems. Very good compatibility and is extremely suitable for clear and high-gloss coating applications.
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Non-silicone modified polyvinyl polymer. May cause some haziness in clear systems. Widely used in NC and AC lacquer wood finishes especially applied by curtain coater.
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Silicone modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Uses included polyurethane, baking paints and curtain coating applications.
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Silicone based modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator. Very good defoaming and compatibility balance. Works well with polyurethane, NC & AC wood coatings and air-drying long oil and medium oil alkyds.
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Silicone based fluorocarbon modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Very broad application from low to high polar systems. Suitable for physical drying systems and air-drying alkyds.
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Silicone based fluorocarbon modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Suitable for use in all printing ink systems ranging from offset, grauvre, flexo and UV systems.
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Silicone based modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Works as a post-add to break foam generated in processing.
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Silicone fluorocarbon modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaertor in solvent-based systems. Universal defoamer for all systems low to high polar. Uses include, air-drying alkyds, physical drying systems, wood coatings, vehicle refinish and general industrial coatings.
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Silicone-based modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Recommended for clear coats. Best performing in polyurethane, epoxy, UV and UPE systems.
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Silicone-based modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Has additional leveling properties in comparison to 2035.
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Silicone-based modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Best suitable for medium to high polar systems such as epoxy, TPA and unsaturated polyesters. Outstanding in polyurethane systems.
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Non-silicone polymer based defoamer for solvent-based systems. Economy replacement for Afcona 2020.
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Non-silicone polymer based defoamer for solvent-based systems. Very suitable for pigmented and matte UV coatings, epoxies, polyurethanes and baking paints.
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Organically modified polyalkyl polysiloxane AFCONA –2280 is a very effective defoamer and air-releaser for solvent-based and solvent-lesssystems. AFCONA –2280is a silicone-based product developed to produce rapid de-aeration for pigmented and mat finish of wood coatingin NC,AC and PU.For high gloss and transparent wood coating,It may cause some in can haziness when the dosage ishigher than 0.50% in PU and AC system. It’s also suitable for polyurethane and epoxy compounds used in flooring or general industrial application.AFCONA –2280also acts as a very good levelling agent,giving a smooth surface to the coating.It functions differently from AFCONA 2722 asthe siliconecontent is higher and the real active ingredient as defoamer is also higher.
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Non-silicone polymer defoamer for solvent-based and solvent-free systems of epoxy, polyurethane, UPE and UV coatings.
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Modified polysiloxane with fine silica for water-based systems. Very high resistance to shear forces and temperature.
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Modified polysiloxane defoamer for water-based applications. Used as a preparation of pigment concentrates.
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Organically modified Polysiloxane Water based defoamer and anti-foam, especially for micro foams AFCONA-2505 is an organically modified polysiloxane which designed to give good defoamer and anti-foam in all water based coating. It has excellent performance against micro foam.AFCONA –2505 have below performance and properties:1)It has very good performance in high shear application. Under high shear environment such as long period of grinding, it still can maintain it good defoaming and anti-foam performance. Thus verysuitable to use as defoamer in pigment concentration preparation and high speed flexo printing process.2)It also effective as defoamer in normally coating ranging from PU dispersion to normal acrylic based decorativepaint.3)Beside good defoaming and anti-foam properties, it also has excellent performance against microfoams.4)It has low sensitivity against crater formation.
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Organically modified Polysiloxane with hydrophobic silica Water based defoamer that suitable for clear coating and pigment concentrate preparation AFCONA- 2507 is an organically modified polysiloxane with hydrophobic silica which designed to give excellent performance in defoamer and anti-foam in all water based coating. AFCONA – 2507 have below performance and properties: 1) Suitable to eliminate process foams in PUD and polyarylic emulsion resins system. 2) Gives good shear force resistance. Suitable for pigment concentrate preparation and defoamer for printing ink systems. 3) It has low sensitivity against crater formation
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Modified polysiloxane defoamer and deaerator for water-based systems. Best in polyurethane dispersions. Good defoaming as well as leveling and anti-crater action. Very easy to incorporate, even in low-shear conditions.
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Polysiloxane modified polymer defoamer and deaerator for water-based systems with broad compatibility. Does not introduce haze. Best added as post-add, or in low shear conditions.
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Solution of a silicone modified polymer Effective defoamer for water-based coating systems with a good relation between defoaming and compatibility. An effective defoamer and deaerator. Prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It has a very good compatibility compared with good defoaming and deaeration properties and therefore it is very suitable for clear coat applications Very universal in use. Recommended for most of the water-based systems, especially clear applications. For use in grinding/mill bases AFCONA-2502 or AFCONA-2503 are better options. Can then be used as a post-additive.
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Silicone containing defoamer in emulsion form for water-based system. AFCONA –2592is an effective defoamer for all kind of water-based systems. AFCONA –2592 can be used in high shear force process, and will not influence the property of performance. It also can be easily moved to the surface and destroy the surface air-bubbles in high viscosity systems. Especially suited for airless spray and roller to destroy small blister. AFCONA –2592 is recommended for below systems: 1) All water-based industrial paints 2) Water-based inks 3) Water-based pigment concentrates
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Non-silicone defoamer for water-based systems. Best used in pigment paste preparation with excellent high-shear resistance.
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Modified polysiloxane silicone-based defoamer and deaerator for UV coatings. The defoamer is to be dissolved in a reactive solvent (HEA).
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Modified polysiloxane silicone based defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Suitable for high solid & high viscosity systems. (polyurethane and epoxy flooring)
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Modified polysiloxane silicone-based defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. For unsaturated polyester systems. Better transparency and defoaming than 2720 along with very good surface leveling. Compatible in epoxy resin systems.
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Non-silicone polymer based defoamer for solvent-based systems. Suitable for high solid and high viscosity systems such as UPE, polyurethane, epoxy and PMMA flooring.
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Modified polysiloxane silicone based defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Shows very good performance for Epoxy and PU systems, especially solvent-less applications.
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Non-silicone polymer based defoamer for solvent-based systems. Anti-foam and de-aeration agent for solvent containing and solvent-free systems of epoxy, polyurethane, coil coatings and wood coatings.
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Modified polysiloxane silicone-based defoamer and deaerator for solvent-based systems. Good compatibility and clarity in high gloss UV systems, epoxies, polyurethanes, baking paints and other high viscosity systems.
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Modified polyether polysiloxane silicone based slip and leveling agent for solvent and water-based systems. Good anti-cratering in polyurethane.
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Modified polyether polysiloxane silicone suitable for solvent-based coatings. High slip performance, enhances build-up appearance. Good for metal coatings, refinish and baking paints. Low inner bubble sensitivity in polyurethane coatings.
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Fluorocarbon modified polysiloxane silicone with strong surface tension reduction property. This translates to excellent anti-crater properties, substrate wetting and improved vertical leveling. Suitable in solvent and water-based systems.
