Afcona - 3585 is a silicone-based leveling, substrate wetting, and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not influence intercoat adhesion.

Chemical Family: Polysiloxanes

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyester - Melamine, Polyurethanes (PU)

Features: Anti-Cratering , Good Compatibility, Good Leveling, High Performance, Improved Substrate Wetting, Low Foaming, Low Surface Tension

End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features

Afcona – 3585 offers very strong surface tension reduction and good compatibility performance. It effectively offers the following properties for all waterbased systems:

  • Improved substrate wetting
  • Excellent anti-crater behavior
  • Improved leveling
  • No intercoat adhesion problems
  • Little or no foam stabilization
  • Good compatibility

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Coating End Applications
Addition and Dosage

Afcona-3585 may be added at 0.1 - 1.0% based on total formulation. Under normal conditions, 0.1 – 0.3% based on total formulation is sufficient.

Incorporation

Afcona-3585 should be added prior to, or after, processing.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent to slightly yellowish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color3 - 6--
Active Ingredientsmin. 95%-
Density (at 20°C)1.05 - 1.07g/cm³-
Refractive Index1.450 - 1.460--

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Supplied by
Packaging Information

55 lb and 440 lb non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

Afcona-3585 should be stored in a cool, dry place.