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Alkyd Coating Resin — Alkyd Resin
Alkyd resins are polyesters modified with fatty acids and other components. They are widely used in paints and coatings due to their good adhesion, flexibility, durability, and gloss retention. They cure through oxidation.
AlkydSynolacGlyptal
Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.10-1.25 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.3-1.0 %
- Transparency
- Amber to Yellow
- Shrinkage
- N/A (occurs during drying)
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.5-1.5 GPa (as film)
- Tensile Strength
- 20-40 MPa (as film)
- Elongation at Break
- 5-20 % (as film)
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- N/A
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- Variable (depends on formulation)
- Melting Point
- N/A
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60-100 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- N/A
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-4.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^12-10^14 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Moderate resistance
- Bases
- Moderate resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to hydrocarbons, swells in polar solvents
- UV Resistance
- Good
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Difficult
- Recycling Code
- N/A
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
CoatingPaintsVarnishes
Applications
Architectural coatings
Industrial paints
Enamels
Varnishes
Printing inks
Available grades
Long Oil AlkydMedium Oil AlkydShort Oil Alkyd