Afcona USA Inc.

  • Modified polyalkyl polysiloxane silicone with better defoaming than 3236 and 3239 in medium to high polar systems. Moderate slip and leveling. Some in-can haze can occur. Suitable for foam sensitive systems such as solvent-less polyurethane & epoxies, also wood coatings.
  • Modified polyalkyl polysiloxane silicone with slip, leveling and defoaming properties. Suitable for foam sensitive systems such as, solventless polyurethane, epoxy and coil coatings. Small degree of in-can haziness to clear coats. High temperature resistance to 280°C.
  • Modified polyether polysiloxane supplied at 100% active. Acts as a universal slip and leveeling agent for all solvent-based systems. Main properties include anti-crater, slip and anti-Bénard formation.
  • Modified polyether polysiloxane silicone supplied at 100% active. Strong slip with "wet feel". Recommended for UV, metal coatings and baking paints. Enhances build up appearance in refinish coatings.
  • Modified polyether polysiloxane silicone that is one of the highest slip performers of Afcona silicone based leveling agents. Low foam, good compatibility and no influence to in-can transparency. Suitable for all sb systems where high slip is required.
  • Modified polyether polysiloxane based polymer with di-hydroxyl functional groups terminated at both ends. Can be cross-linked in polyurethane systems as well as in baking paints. Very high slip and leveling.
  • More polar combination of high boiling point solvents than 3037. Promotes the flow and prevents solvent boiling problems that lead to pin holes.
  • Blends of high boiling point solvent with silicone for slip and leveling in solvent-based systems. Contains small amount of very compatible polysiloxane. Promotes the flow of the system while preventing solvent boiling problems that lead to pin holes.
  • Modified polyether polysiloxane silicone for solvent-based unsaturated polyester systems. (UPE) Improves leveling and promotes a smoother surface. Also suitable in UV coatings.
  • Fatty acid modified polyester emulsifier. It is recommended to improve color acceptance of colorants in base paints. The use in colored NC can improve the gloss. 96% active.
  • Fatty acid modified polyester. Improved hydrophilicity over 6225. Yields better color strength, viscosity reduction, pigment stability and better color acceptance in water and solvent-based paints.
  • Modified polyacrylate polymer based on CRP (Controlled Radical Polymerization) technology. Offers excellent performance in stabilizing both inorganic and organic pigments. Very good stability performance in carbon black dispersions, where very high jetness can be achieved. In metallic systems, it gives a golden undertone for high channel black dispersions.
  • HMW carboxylic acid salt wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based systems. Higher polarity compared to 5044. Used in low to medium polar systems. Can cause yellowing in NC. Most recommended for bentonite gel preparations.
  • Fatty acid modified polyamide economical grade wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based pigment dispersions. Designed to replace first-generation products such as 5044, 5054, 5207. Stabilizes pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces. Very effective in bentonite gel preparation. 100% active version of 5009.
  • Modified polyacrylic polymeric dispersant for water-based systems in all kinds of pigments within industrial coatings. Can be used to formulate resin-free pigment concentrates.
  • Modified polyether polysiloxane silicone developed for high-slip applications where foam stabilization is undesirable. Good transparency, effective in all solvent-based coatings such as NC, AC, polyurethane and baking paints.
  • 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 polyacrylic polymeric dispersant for water-based systems. Improved version of 4560 that gives better viscosity depression on pigments, especially carbon blacks and transparent iron oxides. More effective dispersant for colorants within water-based systems.
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. Improved version of 4070 with no crystallizing problem and supplied in higher solids (45%). Recommended for refinish, can coatings, dispersion of transparent iron oxide and other industrial coatings and pigment concentrate preparations.
  • BTX-free modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. Very effective in inorganic, organic pigments and carbon black dispersion preparation. Very-effective 3-dimensional steric hindrance design allows for good stability for all pigments. Very good viscosity reduction and improved color strength.
  • Modified polyurethane polymeric dispersant for solvent-based systems. Supplied in 100% active form. Recommended for solvent-free systems where conventional wetting and dispersing agents cannot perform with organic pigments and carbon blacks. Extremely good compatibility with thermoplastic acrylic, NC and CAB. Great for ink dispersions also.
  • 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 slip and leveling for water-based systems. 50% solution of 3580 in DMP.
  • Polyether polymer modification with acidic groups for dispersing in solvent-based paints. Specially developed for PVC, UPE and PU foam systems where it can help to disperse filler and inorganic pigment in the system with good viscosity reduction & extender dispersions.
  • High molecular weight dispersant with solid surface affinity groups. Gives excellent wetting to the fiberglass leading to faster wetting of resin to the fiber glass & eventually gives better bonding strength & performance in the final product.
  • Special block-copolymer for wetting and dispersing in solvent & water-based primers and high filler loads. Good viscosity  depresser and mattting.
  • Pigment synergist for pthalocyanine, carbon black and violet pigments. To be used in combination with a HMW dispersant. Lowers viscosity of the mill base, improves gloss, jetness & pigment stability.
  • Dispersant for universal colorants for architectural applications and water based systems.  Recommended for all types of pigments including transparent iron oxides.  Does not need to be pre-neutralized.
  • Active ingedients: > 96% Refractive index: 1.44-1.46 Flash point:  > 100 C Usage level: .2-.8 % total formulation
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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