Afcona 5244

• Afcona – 5244 is the nearly 100% active solid version of Afcona – 5044. It is especially designed for high-solid systems where the presence of solvents must be limited. When used at the same level of active solids, the properties of Afcona-5244 and Afcona- 5044 are almost identical.
• Afcona-5244 helps pigment dispersion by reducing the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.
• Due to its nearly 100% active solids, Afcona- 5244 is very suitable for solvent-free or high solid systems like:
  • Epoxies and polyurethane primers
  • UPE applications like gel coat, buttons, SMC, BMC etc
  • PVC systems
• Because Afcona-5244 has the same properties as Afcona-5044, it may be used to replace Afcona-5044 on the same solids level.

Note: Afcona – 5244 will become slightly hazy at temperatures below 5°C. However, this will not influence the performance of the product.

• 0.1 - 1.0% based on inorganic pigments
• 1.0 - 2.5% based on organic pigments
• For Bentonite gels use 15 - 25% based on the Bentonites

When used in mill-bases, add before grinding. In Bentonite dispersions, use as follows:

87.5-88.5   parts of solvent
10              parts of Bentonite
2.5 - 1.5     parts of Afcona-5244
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100            parts

55 lb and 419 lb non-returnable containers.

Afcona-5244 should be stored in a cool, dry place.