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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Product Features
Most polysiloxane additives that offer good transparency stabilize foam, and those that do not stabilize foam often influence the transparency of the coating. Afcona-3230 is specially designed for polyurethane systems where excellent slip is needed and foam stabilization is undesirable.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Coating End Applications
- Product Applications
Due to these excellent properties, Afcona – 3230 is very suitable for use in:
- Polyurethane wood coating systems where slip is an important property.
- Polyurethane top coats in plastic coating applications like mobile phones and other plastic items that are frequently touched by our hands
- Refinish topcoats that are based on polyurethane.
- Addition and Dosage
Afcona-3230 may be used at 0.05 – 0.50% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.05 – 0.30% based on total formulation is sufficient.
- Incorporation
Afcona-3230 can be added at any stage during the production process.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Transparent to slightly yellowish liquid
- Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (at 20°C) 0.95 - 0.99 g/cm³ - Active Ingredients min. 93 % - Refractive Index 1.429 - 1.439 - - Flash Point min. 100 °C -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
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- Packaging Information
55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 years
- Storage Condition
Afcona-3230 should be stored in a cool, dry place.