AFCONA 4401

• AFCONA 4401 offers wide compatibility with a variety of polarities of systems, including nitrocellulose and thermoplastic acrylic.
• Care must be taken with AFCONA 4401 as it has a tendency to yellow or gel when used in combination with chlorinated polymers and/or epoxies.
• AFCONA 4401 gives high thixotropy milling pastes, which also results in higher milling viscosity.
• AFCONA 4401 may be used in all kinds of high quality solvent based industrial coatings, including automotive topcoats.
• The best performance is seen in the following resin systems:
  • Oil free polyesters
  • Thermosetting acrylics
  • Thermoplastic acrylics
  • Nitrocellulose combinations
  • CAB mixtures
• Note: AFCONA 4401 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.

Addition and Dosage : Add AFCONA-4401 according to the dosages listed below, which should be calculated based on the percent of active ingredient in the dispersant and the weight of pigment in the formula:

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

Incorporation : AFCONA-4401 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments.

55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers

AFCONA 4401 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.