Capstone™ FS-3000

Fluorosurfactant

Technical Information
Description Metals and Electronics
Capstone FS-3000 is a nonionic fluorosurfactant that
™
• Improved etching efficiency
provides exceptionally low surface tension in aqueous-
• Effective plating bath aid
or solvent-based products, enabling better wetting,
spreading, leveling, and other beneficial properties. • Zinc battery scale inhibitor
FS-3000 does not contain any intentionally added VOC • Low foamer in photoresist strippers
or APEO, and is compatible with additives and resins of
any ionic class. Typical Properties

Even at very low concentrations, Capstone™ FS-3000 can Yellow thick liquid to paste at 25 °C.
Appearance
deliver tremendous wetting power. FS-3000 is stable in A clear amber liquid at 55 °C.
acidic, basic, brine, and hard water environments, making Specific Gravity 1.3
it easy to formulate into a variety of systems. The absence Freeze-thaw stable. Stable in brine
of solvent makes FS-3000 a particularly effective and aggressive media. Also stable up
Stability
additive to organic polymers and solvent-based paints to at least 130 °C (266 °F). Mix well
and coatings. It is also effective as an additive in cleaning before use.
products, paints, coatings, adhesives, and films. Composition 100% solids
Shelf Life 5 years
Applications Flash Point Does not flash
Water-Based Floor Care (Finishes, Waxes, and Polishes)
• Provides wetting and leveling Performance
• Good re-wet characteristics in multi-coat applications Surface Tension
• Reduces cratering and provides faster spreading
Capstone™ FS-3000 Surface Tension
• Compatible with hydrocarbon surfactants 80

• Suggested use rates are 0.01–0.05% active ingredient 70

Surface Tension (dyne/cm)

(A.I.) 60

50
Concentrated Cleaning Solutions
40
• Reduces surface tension and provides excellent 30
wetting to achieve cleanability 20

• Provides improved wetting and penetration, especially 10

with difficult to wet soils 0

0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5
• Suggested use rates are 0.005–0.1% A.I. Concentration (% A.I.) in Deionized (DI) Water
Capstone™ FS-3000 Fluorosurfactant

Additional Applications Capstone™ Repellents and Surfactants

Paints and Coatings • Deliver maximum performance

• Compatible with most aqueous- or solvent-based • Regulatory and stewardship information is available
paints upon request
• Are listed on TSCA inventory
• Will migrate and become part of the cured paint in
2K polyurethane paints Package Sizes
• Can be used in UV coating applications Drum–400 lb (181.6 kg), Pail–40 lb (18.16 kg)

Aqueous-Based Paints and Inks

For questions regarding technical data, commercial
• Excellent wetting and leveling, reduced orange peel supply, and sampling:
effect, extend the open time
Chemours Advanced Performance Materials
• Compatible with most aqueous-based paints
Technical Inquiries
• Improved wetting in wood coatings
Asia Pacific +86.400.671.6789
• Suggested use rates are 0.01–0.1% A.I. in aqueous- Europe +41.22.719.1537
based paints Latin America +55.08.0011.0728
North America +1.866.828.7009
Handling
• Warm to 50 °C (122 °F) and mix well before use Regional Technical Customer Service Center, Americas

– Especially when taking a partial sample from the The Chemours Company
container Chemours Discovery Hub
201 Discovery Boulevard
– For drum size containers, thorough agitation,
Newark, DE 19713 USA
including use of a drum agitator with low speed
+1.866.828.7009
mixing, may be necessary to ensure consistent
percentage solids throughout

For more information, visit www.chemours.com/capstone

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and risk. The handling precaution information contained herein is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety
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