Afcona - 4401 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant used for the deflocculation of all types of pigments.

Functions: Dispersant

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Baking Paint, Inorganic Pigments, Organic Pigments, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Top Coat

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylic-Melamine, Acrylics, Alkyds, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU), Thermoplastic Acrylic, Thermosetting Acrylics, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
  • Afcona-4401 is an effective polymeric dispersant used to stabilize inorganic and organic pigments. Steric hindrance gives it very good stability performance with all type of pigments. This results in:
    • Improved gloss and DOI
    • Reduced flooding problems
    • Higher color strength
  • 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.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Product Applications

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.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Butylacetate / Sec. butanol / PMA
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 4Gardner
Active Ingredients50 - 54%-
Density (at 20°C)0.94 - 0.96g/cm³-
Amine Value45 - 60mg KOH/g-
Flash Point24.0°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Supplied by
Packaging Information

55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

Afcona-4401 should be stored in a cool, dry place.