Medium-oil-length alkyd resin offering balanced drying speed and film flexibility.
Excellent compatibility with common hydrocarbon solvents and other film-forming resins.
Provides good gloss retention and surface hardness in air-drying coatings.
Designed for high-solids formulations to support VOC-compliant coating systems.
Consistent batch-to-batch performance ensured by Allnex’s strict quality control protocols.
General-purpose industrial maintenance coatings.
Air-drying decorative enamels for metal furniture and fixtures.
Undercoats and primers for ferrous substrates.
Wood finishing varnishes requiring clarity and moderate durability.
Repair and touch-up coatings for OEM and aftermarket applications.
| Chemical Type | Medium-oil-length phthalic alkyd resin |
| Product Form | Liquid, solvent-based solution |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly hazy amber liquid |
| Primary Applications | Air-drying industrial and decorative coatings |
| Key Features | Good flow, leveling, and sandability |
| Benefits | Reduced formulation complexity and improved recoatability |
| Solvent System | Typically xylene or aromatic hydrocarbon blend |
| Storage Stability | Stable under recommended conditions (cool, dry, sealed container) |
Q1: What is the primary application area for SETAL 142 XX-60?
A: SETAL 142 XX-60 is a short-oil alkyd resin specifically designed for high-performance decorative and protective coatings, including interior and exterior architectural paints, wood finishes, and maintenance coatings where good gloss retention, flow, and substrate adhesion are required.
Q2: Is SETAL 142 XX-60 suitable for water-reducible formulations?
A: Yes — it is formulated to be compatible with water-reducible alkyd systems and can be used in solvent-borne or hybrid solvent/water-based architectures, often requiring appropriate emulsifiers or co-solvents to ensure stable dispersion and film formation.
Q3: How does SETAL 142 XX-60 contribute to film hardness and drying performance?
A: As a short-oil, high-acid-value alkyd, it promotes rapid oxidative crosslinking and contributes to early hardness development and improved through-dry characteristics, especially when combined with conventional driers or alternative curing agents.
Q4: Can SETAL 142 XX-60 be blended with other resins?
A: Yes — it exhibits good compatibility with acrylics, vinyls, melamines, and polyurethane dispersions, enabling formulators to tailor flexibility, chemical resistance, and gloss level without significant risk of phase separation under standard processing conditions.
Q5: What safety and handling considerations apply during storage and use?
A: Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Avoid prolonged skin contact and inhalation of mists or vapors; use appropriate PPE such as nitrile gloves and eye protection. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed handling, disposal, and first-aid information.
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