AFCONA 4080

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AFCONA 4080 is an effective polymeric dispersant used to stabilize inorganic and organic pigments, as well as carbon blacks. It has excellent stability performance due to steric hindrance, and is suitable for deflocculation of all types of pigments. It is a modified polyurethane polymer with a high molecular weight.

Brand: AFCONA (214 products)

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

Functions: Dispersant, Dispersant

End Uses: Carbon Blacks, Coil Coating, Gelcoat, Inorganic Pigments, Organic Pigments, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Top Coat

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Epoxies (EP), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyesters

Features: Excellent Distinctness of Image (DOI), Excellent Stability, High Color Strength, High Color Strength, High Gloss, High Molecular Weight, High Performance, Low Viscosity

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
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Product Properties
  • AFCONA 4080 has the highest molecular weight of all AFCONA polyurethane dispersants. Thus, it performs well with organic red, yellow and violet pigments.
  • AFCONA 4080 has a very low amine value, which makes it very suitable for making epoxy pigment pastes. It will not influence the shelf life of these pastes. In addition, the very high molecular weight of AFCONA 4080 further shields the amine group of the dispersant, making it have less contact with the epoxy resin in the pigment paste.
  • AFCONA 4080 is often used for automotive OEM and refinish topcoats, epoxies, coil coatings and other high quality industrial solvent-based coatings. It may also be used in many of the newer types of high solid resin systems or oil-free polyesters to prevent flocculation problems.
  • AFCONA 4080 is also a very effective dispersant for all kinds of UV coatings and fluorocarbon-based coil and can coatings.
  • Note: AFCONA 4080 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy. yellow liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content29 - 31%-
SolventsButylacetate / Methoxy Propyl Acetate / Sec-butanol--
Density (at 20°C)0.94 - 0.97g/cm³-
Amine Value6 - 16mg KOH/g-
Flash Point24.0°C-
Colormax. 8--

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-4080 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.