Afcona - 3250 is an additive designed to provide the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam.

Functions: Slip Agent

Chemical Family: Polysiloxanes

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Baking Paint, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Wood Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylic-Melamine, Acrylics, Alkyds, Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Thermoplastic Acrylic, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Features: Anti-foaming, Good Leveling, Improved Slip, Transparency

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features

Afcona-3250 is specially developed for all solvent based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. Afcona – 3250 belongs to the same family as Afcona-3230. But while Afcona – 3230 is effective only in polyurethane coatings, Afcona 3250 works in all solvent based coatings.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Coating End Applications
Product Applications
  • Afcona – 3250 offers very good slip, no foam stabilization, and good transparency.
  • Afcona – 3250 is very suitable for use in:
    • All wood coating systems, such as NC, acid curing, PU and UV.
    • Topcoats in plastic coating applications such as mobile phones and other plastic items that are frequently touched by our hands.
    • UV coatings, where it offers very good slip and leveling without influencing the clarity of the paint film.
    • Refinish topcoats based on polyurethane.
    • Other paint systems where high slip is desired.
  • Note: Afcona – 3250 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. This will not influence the performance of the product.
Addition and Dosage

Afcona-3250 may be added at 0.05 – 0.50% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions 0.10 – 0.30% based on total formulation is sufficient.

Incorporation

Afcona-3250 may be added at any stage during the production process.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent to slightly yellowish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 4Gardner
Active Ingredientsmin. 92%-
Density (at 20°C)1.01 - 1.03g/cm³-
Refractive Index1.435 - 1.445--
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-

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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-3250 should be stored in a cool, dry place.