Afcona - 2524 is an effective water-based defoamer for PU and acrylic-based emulsions.

Functions: Defoamer

Chemical Family: Polysiloxanes

End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylic-Melamine, Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Labeling Claims: Low VOC

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
  • Afcona-2524 is a silicone-based defoamer suitable for all kinds of waterbased systems. It may be used in systems with PVC from 0 – 25% and is also suitable for emulsions based on a combination of acrylic and polyurethane.
  • Afcona-2524 is very easy to incorporate under low shear forces, where it will not cause craters and will not affect the leveling properties of the coating.
  • This product also performs as a leveling agent. If additional leveling is required, a small amount of Afcona-3570 or Afcona-3522 may be added.
  • Afcona-2524 will not affect the color acceptance of the system.

Applications & Uses

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Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Coating End Applications
Ink & Toner End Applications
Addition and Dosage

Add Afcona-2524 at 0.1 – 2.0% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.2 – 0.3% based on total formulation should be sufficient.

Incorporation

Afcona-2524 should be added at the beginning of production or application into the system.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to slightly yellowish emulsion
Soluble in
Water / Hydrocarbon solvent
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients17 - 19%-
Flash Point117.0°C-

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Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information

55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Condition

Afcona-2524 should be stored in a cool, dry place.