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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- 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.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating End Applications
- Product 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Slightly hazy and slightly yellowish transparent liquid
- Soluble in
- Hydrocarbon solvent
- Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Active Ingredients 80 - 84 % - Flash Point 117.0 °C -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
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- Packaging Information
55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 years
- Storage Condition
Afcona-2502 should be stored in a cool, dry place.