Afcona - 5209 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive aimed at improving the wetting of pigment surfaces.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Polyamides

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Primer

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds (Long Oil), Alkyds (Medium Oil), Alkyds (Short Oil), Chlorinated Rubbers, Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyester - Melamine, Polyurethanes (PU), Thermoplastic Acrylic

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
  • Afcona-5209 is the 100% version of Afcona - 5009. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.
  • Afcona – 5209 has below special properties and recommended in below systems:
    • Afcona – 5209 is an excellent choice for Bentonite gelling where it result in excellent anti-sagging and anti-settle without increase too much of the system viscosity. To ensure a good Bentonite gelling paste as descript above, Afcona – 5209 must be incorporated before loading the Bentonite powder.
    • Often, Afcona – 5209 is used in primer and some decorative paint. It also widely used in marine and heavy duty paints as these paint systems do not require very high gloss finishing and the chemical and physical properties are more important than the appearance.
    • Using Afcona – 5209 will also decreased pigment sedimentation, because it will induce hydrogen bond formation in the system. However, for better anti-settling products like Afcona – 5066 and Afcona – 5071 will perform much better.
    • Afcona – 5209 are best in long oil, medium oil, short oil, NC, TPA, Acid curing, polyurethane and epoxy system.

Note: Afcona – 5209 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5° C. It will form crystallization if store at temperature below 2C. Upon reheat, this will not influence the quality.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Coating End Applications
Addition and Dosage
  • 0.2 - 2.0% based on inorganic pigments
  • 2.0 - 5.0% based on organic pigments
  • Bentonite Gelling

87-88   parts of solvent

3 - 2     parts of Afcona-5209 (must load in and homogenously disperse in the solvent part before loading the Bentonite powder)

10        parts of Bentonite

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100      parts

Incorporation

When used in mill-bases, add before grinding. For Bentonite gelling preparation, please see above recommended formulation and processing procedure.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Transparent yellowish to brownish liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.90 - 0.92g/cm³-
Active Ingredientsmin. 96%-
Amine Valuemax. 5mg KOH/g-
Acid Value160 - 220mg KOH/g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Supplied by
Packaging Information

25 kg and 180 kg non-returnable containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Condition

Afcona-5209 should be stored in a cool dry place.