Afcona USA Inc.

  • Special block-copolymer solvent-free dispersing agent for preparation of solvent and water-based pigment concentrates. Suitable for all type of pigments. Compatible with many let-down systems.
  • Solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic polymeric dispersing and wetting agent for water-based systems. Especially suitable for dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers. Improved storage stability of both pigment dispersion and formulated paint. No adverse reaction to high temperatures or pH drift.
  • Non-ionic acetylenic diol based surfactant dispersing agent for water-based systems. A multi-functional additive, helps wet out difficult or contaminated substrates, lowers the surface tension of the system, improves pigment grind efficiency and prevents surface defects such as fisheyes, edge crawl and craters. Acts as a defoamer and due to its hydrophobic nature, reduces water sensitivity of the final system.
  • Alkylol ammonium salt of a HMW carboxylic acid wetting and dispersing agent for water and solvent-based systems. Very good anti-settling effect. Extremely suitable for wash primers.
  • Polymer with pigment affinity groups suitable for all solvent-based systems ranging from low to high polar, including air dry alkyd. Very good pigment stability, good viscosity and high color strength. Supplied as a 100% dispersant, making it an excellent dispersant for polyurethane, epoxy and UV coatings.
  • Cationic/anionic co-polymer with pigment affinity groups for wetting and dispersing in solvent-based systems. Improved version of 5207 with broader resin compatibility. Offers near-HMWD performance at a price point closer to conventional agents.
  • HMW carboxylic acid polymer for wetting and dispersing in solvent-based systems. Suitable to stabilize transparent iron oxide pigments. Can be used as a dispersant for other inorganic pigments and extenders to reduce the dispersion viscosity, making it useful in highly filled systems.
  • Unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salt for wetting and dispersing in solvent-based systems.
  • Acidic polyester phosphorous wetting and dispersing agent for both water and solvent-based systems. 100% active version of 5010.
  • OH-functional unsaturated modified carboxylic acid for wetting and dispersing in solvent-based systems. Designed for stabilization of all kinds of pigments in air-drying alkyds.
  • HMW unsaturated carboxylic acid wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based systems. Silicone-free version of 5065, no foam stabilizing effect. Stronger anti-settling properties.
  • HMW unsaturated carboxylic acid with polysiloxane wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based systems. An effective co-grinding agent, containing polysiloxane. Can be used as a post-add to correct floating and flooding problems. Can give foam stabilizing effect due to the silicone modification.
  • Unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salt universal dispersant for solvent-based systems. Can be used to prepare bentonite gels.
  • Amine rich polymer of carboxylic acid and polyamide dispersing agent for carbon blacks and organic pigments. Specifically for artificial leather, polyurethane, alkyd, polyamide and printing ink systems.
  • Solution of acidic polyester phosphorous dispersing and wetting agent specifically designed for pure white paints in solvent-based systems. Very good viscosity reduction. Suitable for most solvent-based systems. Not suitable for air-drying ink systems.
  • Universal unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salt dispersant and wetting agent for all solvent-based systems. Can be used to prepare bentointe gels. An economic replacement for 5044.
  • Special bloc-copolymer dispersant for water-based systems. Designed with superior water-resistance. Designed for use in both architectural paints and general industrial coatings as well as water-based colorants. Yields lower viscosity, stable dispersions with higher color strength and good in-can stability.
  • High molecular weight dispersant that is pH independent for all pigments. Can be used in resin free concentrates.  Also used for color acceptance in let down media.
  • Modified polyacrylic polymeric dispersant for water-based systems. Wide compatibility in decorative and industrial coatings for all kinds of pigments. Completely water-soluble and can be neutralized to improve viscosity reduction performance.
  • Modified polyacrylic polymeric dispersant for water-based systems within architectural paints & industrial coatings. can be used to formulate resin-free pigment concentrates.
  • Modified polyacrylic polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems (low to high polarity including TPA). High thixotrophy resulting in higher grind viscosity compared to polyurethane-based dispersants. Improves gloss, DOI and color strength while reducing flooding & floating.
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. High molecular weight with very good pigment stability performance. Designed for organic reds and other difficult-to-disperse pigments. Recommended for epoxies, coil coatings, fluorocarbon coatings and other high quality applications.
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for medium to low-polar, solvent-based systems. Suitable for can or coil coatings and polyester resin systems.
  • 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.
  • 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. 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Reactive polyether-modified polysiloxane with methacrylate functional groups for use in UV/EB systems.  Provides permanent slip.
  • 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.
  • 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 with improved leveling and anti-crater performance in polyurethane and UV coatings from 3250.
  • Modified polyalkyl polysiloxane silicone with better defoaming properties than 3236 but less than 3238 in medium to high polar systems. Suitable for soam sensitive systems, such as solventless polyurethane & epoxies. Improves matting in UV.

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