AFCONA 4201

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyurethanes (PU)

CASE Ingredients Functions

Dispersant

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Solvent-free

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Pigment Stability,

Good Compatibility,

High Gloss,

High Molecular Weight,

High Performance

Product Properties

AFCONA 4201 is based on the same chemical structure as ACONA 4200. Compared to AFCONA 4200 it has a longer polymer tail, which proved better steric hindrance. Compared to AFCONA 4200 the differences are as below:

• AFCONA 4201 performs better in pigment stability and color and gloss
• AFCONA 4201 has better compatibility and better performance in common resin systems such as PU, epoxy, polyester/melamine, thermosetting acrylic/melamine, alkyd/melamine, acid curing, NC and UV. However AFCONA 4200 is better in more difficult systems such as thermoplastic acrylic.
• AFCONA 4201 supply in almost 100% active ingredients, therefore, it is an excellent dispersant for high solid coatings like polyurethane, epoxy and UV coating.
• The almost 100% solvent-free form makes it also a very interesting dispersant for ink formulations. This due to the free choice of solvents.

Note:

• AFCONA–4201 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. Even at -15° the slight haziness stays the same. This will not influence the dispersing quality.
• There may be some slight thixotropic behavior and this is due to the catalyst that we use during polymerization. This will not  influence overall the performance of AFCONA 4201.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation

Marine Coatings,

Vehicle Refinish

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Architectural Coatings,

Floor Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes

Marine Coatings

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Marine

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics,

Alkyds,

Epoxies (EP),

Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF),

Nitrocellulose,

Polyesters,

Polyurethanes (PU),

Thermoplastic Acrylic,

Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Plastics

Cure Method

Radiation Cure

Coating Type

2K (2 component) Coating,

Base Coat,

Radiation Curable Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Solventless & High Solids Coating,

Top Coat

Application Details

Addition and Dosage : Calculation method for the required amount of active ingredient on pigment:

• TiO₂: 2 - 3%
• Other inorganic pigments: 2 - 4%
• Organic pigments: 20 - 40%
• Carbon blacks: 20 - 60%

Incorporation : AFCONA 4201 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy. yellow liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Denisty (at 20°C)	1.06 - 1.10	mg/cm³	-
Flash Point	min. 100	°C	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Active Ingredients Content	min. 96	%	-
Reflective Index	1.468 - 1.478	-	-
Amine Value	11 - 21	mg KOH/g	-
Color	max. 4	Gardner

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Drums,

Pails

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

55 lbs. and 419 lbs. non-returnable containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

5 years

Storage Information

AFCONA 4201 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 expiration date is indicated on the container.