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AFCONA-3580 Short-Chain Polysiloxane Leveling Agent
AFCONA-3580 is a solvent-free short-chain polysiloxane additive designed for strong anti-crater performance. A key characteristic is its short-chain structure, which helps maintain intercoat adhesion and supports recoating in many systems. It is suitable for electrodeposition coatings and a wide range of water-based co
- Anti-Crater
- Intercoat Adhesion Friendly
- Electrodeposition Coatings
Price on request — FOB Guangzhou / CIF, volume-tiered.
- Category
- Additives
- Packing
- 25 kg/drum
- MOQ
- 1 drum
- Lead time
- 7-15 working days after deposit
- Payment
- T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy · L/C at sight for larger orders
- Documents
- COA and MSDS with every shipment · TDS, REACH and SGS reports on request
Documents
Datasheets are shared on request — tell us the grade and we will send the matching TDS and SDS. Request TDS / SDS
Product description and parameters
Product Description
AFCONA-3580 is a solvent-free short-chain polysiloxane additive designed for strong anti-crater performance. A key characteristic is its short-chain structure, which helps maintain intercoat adhesion and supports recoating in many systems. It is suitable for electrodeposition coatings and a wide range of water-based coating systems. Note: this product may have a mild foam-stabilizing tendency and should be evaluated with an appropriate defoamer.
Key Technical Parameters
Parameter
Typical Value
Product Type
Short-chain organo-modified polysiloxane, solvent-free
Appearance
Clear to slightly yellow liquid
Active Content
100%
Recommended pH Range
4–10
Standard Packaging
25 kg/drum
Key Features
• Strong anti-crater and substrate wetting performance
• Special short-chain structure helps preserve intercoat adhesion and supports recoating in many systems
• Broad pH tolerance (4–10), suitable for electrodeposition coating systems
• Can be added during grinding or let-down stage
Application Areas
Primary: Electrodeposition coatings, water-based wood coatings, water-based industrial coatings, water-based UV coatings
Suitable for: Water-based architectural coatings, various water-based topcoats
Not recommended for: Formulations highly sensitive to foam without a compatible defoamer, direct food-contact applications, medical-grade materials
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