Medium-oil-length alkyd resin offering balanced drying speed and film flexibility.
Designed for excellent gloss retention and long-term color stability in exterior applications.
Compatible with common solvents, nitrocellulose, and other alkyd resins for formulation versatility.
Delivers good hardness development and resistance to water spotting after cure.
Optimized for use in air-drying decorative and protective coatings requiring smooth flow and leveling.
Exterior architectural paints for wood and metal substrates.
General-purpose maintenance coatings for industrial equipment and infrastructure.
Decorative varnishes and clear finishes for furniture and joinery.
Enamels and primers requiring moderate chemical resistance and mechanical durability.
Blend components in solventborne coil and can coatings systems.
| Chemical Type | Medium-oil modified phthalic alkyd resin |
| Product Form | Liquid solution in aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., xylene) |
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid |
| Non-Volatile Content (wt%) | ~50 ± 2% |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 6–9 |
| Gardner Color (in 50% solution) | ≤ Y3 |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, mPa·s) | 800–1,400 |
| Primary Applications | Architectural and industrial air-drying coatings |
Q1: What is the primary application area for SETAL 1336/50?
A: SETAL 1336/50 is a medium-oil alkyd resin designed primarily for solvent-borne industrial maintenance and protective coatings, including general-purpose enamels, primers, and topcoats where balanced drying performance, gloss retention, and substrate adhesion are required.
Q2: Is SETAL 1336/50 compatible with common crosslinkers used in industrial coatings?
A: Yes — it is fully compatible with standard amino resins (e.g., melamine-formaldehyde) and can be effectively cured with conventional cobalt- or manganese-based driers in air-drying systems. Compatibility with other resins such as acrylics or vinyls should be verified experimentally in the final formulation.
Q3: How does SETAL 1336/50 perform in terms of drying behavior and film formation?
A: It offers good through-dry and surface-dry balance typical of medium-oil alkyds, supporting efficient production workflows. Film formation yields good hardness development and flexibility without excessive brittleness, making it suitable for substrates subject to thermal or mechanical stress.
Q4: Can SETAL 1336/50 be used in high-solids formulations?
A: Yes — its moderate viscosity and favorable rheology allow it to contribute effectively to high-solids solvent-borne systems. Formulators typically adjust solvent blends and may incorporate reactive diluents or viscosity modifiers to meet target application viscosities and VOC limits.
Q5: What are key handling and storage recommendations?
A: Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and ignition sources. Avoid prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures or moisture, which may affect viscosity stability or promote skinning. Always follow Allnex’s Safety Data Sheet for safe handling procedures.
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