AFCONA 3778

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AFCONA 3778 is a leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylics are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA 3778 also acts as a defoamer and deareator in most coating systems. It does not interfere with intercoat adhesion.

Brand: AFCONA (214 products)

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Functions: Defoamer, Leveling Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)

Features: Defoaming, Excellent Flow, Floating Resistance, Flooding Resistant, Good Leveling

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Can Coating, Coil Coating, Enamel, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Properties

AFCONA 3778 is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylic are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA 3778 also acts as defoamer in most coating systems.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Coating End Applications
Application Details
  • Addition and Dosage
    • 0.3 - 2.0% on total formulation. In general, under normal conditions, the dosage is 0.3 - 1.0% based on total formulation.
  • Incorporation
    • AFCONA 3778 should be added at the end of the batch preparation.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent to slight yellowish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content69 - 72%-
Solventsxylene--
Density (at 20°C)0.98 - 1.00g/cm³-
Flash Point49.0°C-
Colormax.3--

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information

55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Information

AFCONA 3778 should be stored in a cool, dry place. When kept in its original, unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is indicated on the container.