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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Product Features
- Afcona-4598 is the economy version of Afcona – 4595. This is a wetting and dispersing additive for water-based coatings and pigment concentrates. It prevents negative flocculation effects like flooding and floating and improves storage stability.
- It stabilize pigments through effective steric hindrance and electric repulsion. This results in concentrates that have:
- Lower viscosities
- Very stable dispersions
- Good storage stability
- High color strength
- And final coatings which have:
- No flooding or floating
- High color strength
- High gloss
- Good storage stability
- Afcona-4598 is completely water-soluble and does not require neutralization.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Cure Method
- Product Applications
Afcona-4598 is recommended for all types of pigments. It is also very suitable for transparent iron oxides.
Note: for optimum dispersion use no resin in the grinding phase
- Addition and Dosage
Calculation method for the required amount of active ingredient on pigment:
TiO2 4 - 5% Other inorganic pigments 8 - 12% Organic pigments 12 - 30% Carbon blacks 50 - 60% Transparent Iron Oxides 10 -15% - Incorporation
Afcona-4598 should be incorporated in the mill base before adding the pigments.
Properties
- Soluble in
- Water
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | max. 11 | - | - |
| Active Ingredients | 39 - 43 | % | - |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1.02 - 1.06 | g/cm³ | - |
| Refractive Index | 1.39 - 1.41 | - | - |
| Acid Value | 7 - 15 | mg KOH/g | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
55 lb and 397 lb non-returnable containers.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 years
- Storage Condition
Afcona-4598 should be stored in a cool dry place.
Note: Below 0° C separation or turbidity may occur. Increase temperature to 20° C and mix well before use.