Product Overview
Defoamer for water-based paint. AFCONA-2501 is a silicone based defoamer
Product Identity
| Chemical name | Defoamers |
|---|---|
| Chemical composition | Silicone containing, defoaming for waterbased |
Processing & Availability
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- for a long time, AFCONA-2502 or AFCONA
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- – 2503 will be a better choice.
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- Defoamers Silicone containing, defoaming for waterbased AFCONA-2501 is recommended for below systems:1) High PVC and low PVC emulsion paints based on pure acrylic or modified acrylic and PVA emulsions2) water based flexo inksRemark : After certain time of storage, separation could happen, therefore: SHAKE BEFORE USE.Addition and dosage0.1– 0.5% on total formulation. In general at normal conditions, the dosage is 0.2 – 0.3%. In order to obtain good defoaming in final paint, it is recommended to separate the dosage in mill based and let down. Ideal for in mill bases is the use of AFCONA-2502 or AFCONA2503.IncorporationAFCONA-2501 must be added under low shear forces.StorageAFCONA-2501 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 3 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container Afcona Additives Afcona Additives Additives and Modifiers,Anti foaming agent Paints coatings and inks
- Additional product information
- AFCONA-2501 is recommended for below systems:
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- 1) High PVC and low PVC emulsion paints based on pure acrylic or modified acrylic and PVA emulsions
- Additional product information
- 2) water based flexo inks
- Additional product information
- Remark : After certain time of storage, separation could happen, therefore: SHAKE BEFORE USE.
- Additional product information
- 0.1– 0.5% on total formulation. In general at normal conditions, the dosage is 0.2 – 0.3%. In order to obtain good defoaming in final paint, it is recommended to separate the dosage in mill based and let down. Ideal for in mill bases is the use of AFCONA-2502 or AFCONA2503.
- Additional product information
- AFCONA-2501 must be added under low shear forces.
- Additional product information
- AFCONA-2501 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 3 years from the date of manufacture. The expiry date is indicated on the container
Technical Documents & Source References
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