Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- 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.
- 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:
Applications & Uses
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- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Cure Method
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- 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
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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-4401 should be stored in a cool, dry place.