AFCONA-3586 Organo-Modified Polysiloxane Leveling Agent | Anti-Crater | Alternative Modification Structure | Wood, Industrial & UV Coatings
Product Description
AFCONA-3586 is an organo-modified polysiloxane leveling agent with a modification structure different from AFCONA-3585. It offers differentiated surface tension reduction and substrate wetting behavior across various formulations. It is used for anti-crater and film leveling improvement in water-based wood, industrial and UV coatings.
Key Technical Parameters
|
Parameter |
Typical Value |
|
Product Type |
Organo-modified polysiloxane |
|
Appearance |
Clear to slightly yellow liquid |
|
Active Content |
100% |
|
Recommended pH Range |
4–10 |
|
Standard Packaging |
25 kg/drum |
Key Features
• Specially modified polysiloxane for anti-crater and leveling improvement; offers a differentiated option alongside AFCONA-3585
• Suitable for water-based wood coatings, general industrial coatings and water-based UV-curable systems
• Easy to incorporate during let-down stage with simple dispersion
Application Areas
Primary: Water-based wood coatings, general water-based industrial coatings, water-based UV-curable coatings
Suitable for: Various water-based topcoats
Not recommended for: Foam-sensitive formulations without defoamer support, direct food-contact applications