Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Allnex SETAL 199 SS-55 Alkyd Resin

Allnex SETAL 199 SS-55 is a solvent-based short-oil alkyd resin designed for high-gloss, fast-drying decorative coatings. Part of the SETAL® alkyd series, it offers excellent flow, leveling, and compatibility with nitrocellulose and acrylics. Ideal for wood and metal finishes requiring durability, gloss retention, and rapid ambient cure—trades under Allnex’s premium industrial resins portfolio.
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Features Of Allnex SETAL 199 SS-55 Alkyd Resin

  1. Fast-drying, medium-oil modified alkyd resin designed for high-solids solventborne coatings.

  2. Excellent gloss retention and film hardness development at ambient cure conditions.

  3. Good compatibility with common nitrocellulose, acrylic, and melamine resins.

  4. Low viscosity enables formulation flexibility and improved solids content without sacrificing application properties.

  5. Consistent batch-to-batch performance supported by Allnex’s stringent quality control protocols.

Typical Applications Of Allnex SETAL 199 SS-55 Alkyd Resin

  1. Automotive refinish topcoats and clearcoats.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and wood substrates.

  3. General-purpose decorative enamels and protective finishes.

  4. Coil coating primer-surfacers requiring balanced drying and sandability.

  5. Marine and rail OEM coatings where durability and weather resistance are critical.

Specifications Of Allnex SETAL 199 SS-55 Alkyd Resin

Chemical TypeMedium-oil, soybean oil-modified alkyd resin
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear to pale yellow viscous liquid
SolventXylene / Solvesso™ 100 (typical)
Non-Volatile Content (NV%)~55% (as supplied)
Viscosity (DIN 4, 23°C)~15–25 s
Acid Value6–10 mg KOH/g
Key FeaturesAmbient-cure capability, high gloss potential, low VOC formulation support


Allnex SETAL 199 SS-55 Alkyd Resin – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary application area for SETAL 199 SS-55?

A: SETAL 199 SS-55 is a solvent-based short-oil alkyd resin specifically designed for high-performance industrial maintenance and protective coatings, including metal primers, topcoats, and general-purpose enamel systems where good gloss retention, flexibility, and corrosion resistance are required.


Q2: Is SETAL 199 SS-55 compatible with common crosslinkers used in two-component systems?

A: Yes — it is formulated to be compatible with standard amino resins (e.g., melamine-formaldehyde) and isothermal curing agents, enabling use in baked finishes. It may also be blended with other alkyds or modified resins to tailor drying speed and film properties, though compatibility testing is recommended for each specific formulation.


Q3: How does SETAL 199 SS-55 perform in terms of drying behavior and film formation?

A: As a short-oil alkyd, it offers relatively fast air-drying characteristics with good through-dry and hardness development. Film formation yields balanced toughness and flexibility, supporting applications requiring resistance to mechanical stress and thermal cycling without excessive brittleness.


Q4: Can SETAL 199 SS-55 be used in low-VOC formulations?

A: While inherently solvent-based, it can contribute to VOC-reduced systems when formulated with high-solids solvents or integrated into hybrid architectures (e.g., with acrylic dispersions or waterborne co-binders), subject to regulatory compliance and performance validation in the final coating matrix.



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