Alkyd Resin - Long Oil
Alkyd resin, is a complex oil-modified polyester that is widely used in a variety of fields involving paints and coatings industry, woodworking, construction, steel sheets, and adhesives. It has strong mechanical properties and has a good resistance against impact, flex, wear and tear. Depending on the length and its method of polymerization, alkyd resins have various properties: different degrees of film-forming, adhesions, and resistance against external factors.
Specifications
| IUPAC Name | - |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 68333-62-0 |
| HS Code | 3907.50.00 |
| Formula | - |
| Appearance | Brown yellow transparent liquid |
| Common Names | Long Oil Alkyd Resin |
| Packaging | 100 @ 200 kg Steel Drums, 20 MT / 20FCL |
Applications
Paint Industry
Alkyd resins are widely used as good binder in the paint industry. It crosslinks with
atmospheric oxygen as the solvent evaporates, making the polymer no longer soluble in the
original solvent. With this ability, alkyd resins are involved in the formulation of
various range of fast-drying media of artists’ paints. They are intended as the main
component or one of ancillary components for manufacture of paints or lacquers for
general applications. They are used most commonly in products intended for painting
of wood and metal.
Metal Casting Industry
Alkyd resins are used in metal casting industry for the creation of sand based molds.
These alkyd resins when used for molds are combined with a metallic dryer and a chemical,
in the form of a polymeric isocyanate, to enhance drying time. In this setting, the alkyd
binds sand-based molds together, drying with no toxic fumes.
Electrical Industry
Alkyd resins are used in the preparation of encapsulation material for resistor and
capacitor. They do not conduct electricity and are heat resistant. They are even used
in switches and as insulation for circuit breaker.