Afcona - 3251 is an additive designed to offer the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam.

Functions: Slip Agent

Chemical Family: Polysiloxanes

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Baking Paint, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Wood Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylic-Melamine, Acrylics, Alkyds, Alkyds (Long Oil), Alkyds (Medium Oil), Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Thermoplastic Acrylic, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Features: Anti-foaming, Good Leveling, High Clarity, Improved Slip

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Afcona-3251 is specially developed for solvent based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. Its performance is similar to Afcona-3250, only with better leveling.

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Polymers & Resins
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Product Applications

Due to these excellent properties Afcona – 3251 is very suitable for use in:

  • All wood coating systems like NC, acid curing, PU and UV.
  • Topcoats in plastic coating applications such as mobile phones and other plastic items that are frequently touched by our hands.
  • UV coatings, where it offers very good slip and leveling without influencing the clarity of the paint film.
  • Refinish topcoats based on polyurethane.
  • Air dry alkyds; the dosage in this system is very low, 0.02 – 0.05% on total formulation.
  • Others paint systems where high slip is desired.

Note: Afcona – 3251 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Addition and Dosage

Afcona-3251 may be added at 0.02 – 0.50% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.10 – 0.30% based on total formulation is sufficient.

Incorporation

Afcona-3251 may be added at any stage during the production process.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent to slightly yellowish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 4Gardner
Active Ingredientsmin. 95%-
Density (at 20°C)0.98 - 1.02g/cm³-
Refractive Index1.435 - 1.445--
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-

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Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information

55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

Afcona-3251 should be stored in a cool, dry place.