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

Allnex SETAL 21-1498 Alkyd Resin

Allnex SETAL 21-1498 is a solvent-borne short-oil alkyd resin designed for high-gloss decorative coatings and industrial finishes. It delivers excellent flow, leveling, and hardness development with good compatibility in mixed-resin systems. Part of Allnex’s SETAL alkyd series, it enables durable, yellowing-resistant films ideal for wood and metal applications.
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Features Of Allnex SETAL 21-1498 Alkyd Resin

  1. Medium-oil-length alkyd resin based on phthalic anhydride and soybean oil fatty acids.

  2. Designed for excellent through-dry, good hardness development, and balanced flexibility.

  3. Offers superior gloss retention and color stability in air-drying coatings.

  4. Compatible with common hydrocarbon solvents and widely used co-resins including melamines and ureas.

  5. Provides low viscosity for high-solids formulation potential and improved application performance.

Typical Applications Of Allnex SETAL 21-1498 Alkyd Resin

  1. General-purpose industrial maintenance coatings (e.g., machinery, agricultural equipment).

  2. Air-drying decorative enamels for metal furniture and household appliances.

  3. Protective primers and topcoats for structural steel and metal substrates.

  4. Low-VOC solventborne wood finishes requiring good flow and leveling.

Specifications Of Allnex SETAL 21-1498 Alkyd Resin

Chemical TypeMedium-oil modified phthalic/soybean oil alkyd
Product FormLiquid resin solution
AppearanceClear to slightly hazy, amber-colored liquid
Primary ApplicationsAir-drying industrial enamels, primers, and maintenance coatings
Key FeaturesGood drying speed, gloss retention, flexibility, and compatibility
BenefitsEnables high-solids formulations, reduces VOC content, supports consistent film formation
SolubilityCompatible with xylene, mineral spirits, and aromatic hydrocarbon blends
Storage StabilityStable under cool, dry conditions; avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or freezing


Allnex SETAL 21-1498 Alkyd Resin – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary application area for SETAL 21-1498?

A: SETAL 21-1498 is a medium-oil-length alkyd resin designed primarily for solvent-based decorative and protective coatings, including interior/exterior architectural paints, wood finishes, and general industrial maintenance coatings where balanced drying performance, gloss retention, and substrate adhesion are required.


Q2: Is SETAL 21-1498 compatible with common co-resins and additives?

A: Yes — it exhibits good compatibility with melamine-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, and phenolic resins in baked systems, as well as with acrylics and vinyls in ambient-cure blends. It also accepts standard pigment dispersants, rheology modifiers, and driers without significant formulation instability under typical processing conditions.


Q3: How does SETAL 21-1498 perform in terms of drying and film formation?

A: It offers balanced through-dry and surface-dry characteristics, supporting both air-dry and drier-accelerated curing. Films typically develop good hardness and flexibility within 24–48 hours at ambient temperature, with improved crosslink density and chemical resistance upon thermal post-curing.


Q4: Can SETAL 21-1498 be used in low-VOC formulations?

A: While inherently a solvent-borne resin, it can be incorporated into reduced-VOC systems by optimizing solvent blends (e.g., using higher-boiling, lower-vapor-pressure solvents) and combining with reactive diluents or water-reducible hybrids — though full water dispersion requires additional modification not inherent to this grade.



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