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AFCONA 7909

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AFCONA 7909 is a block polymer with acidic functionality that is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems, particularly those with high filler loads such as ATH and artificial marble systems. It has excellent viscosity depressing properties.

Brand: AFCONA (214 products)

Functions: Dispersant, Viscosity Modifier, Wetting Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions
Dispersant,
Viscosity Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Viscosity Modifier,
Wetting Agent
Technologies
Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families
Composite Materials — Additives
Functional Additives,
Thixotropes
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Rheology Modifiers
Chemical Composition

Acidic functional block polymer.

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Excellent Wetting Behaviour,
High Performance,
High Viscosity
Product Properties
  • AFCONA-7909 is recommended for unsaturated polyester, epoxies, and polyurethane resin systems. AFCONA-7909 has very good viscosity depressing properties in highly filled systems. It is very suitable for systems with high filler loads like ATH, or artificial marble systems.
  • Due to it high acidic functionality, AFCONA - 7909 also can be used in BMC systems as a viscosity stabilizer.
  • AFCONA-7909 also has very good wetting power to fiberglass.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP),
Polyurethanes (PU),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Compatible Reinforcements
Glass Fiber
Addition and Dosage
  • Pigments/filler dispersant:0.5 - 5.0% based on pigment/filler weight
  • Viscosity stabilizer:0.2 – 1.0 based on resin weight
Incorporation

AFCONA-7909 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding pigments or fillers. If used as a post-add, please apply high shear force to disperse the system.

Properties

Appearance
Transparent yellowish liquid
Soluble in
Isobutanol, MPA, Xylene
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content10 - 11%-
Density (at 20°C)0.76 - 0.96g/cm³-
Flash Point42.0°C-

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Canada,
USA
Packaging Type
Totes (IBC)
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information

55lb and 397lb non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

AFCONA-7909 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container.