High-solids, medium-oil alkyd resin offering excellent flow and leveling.
Designed for fast air-drying performance with good through-dry characteristics.
Delivers outstanding gloss retention and long-term durability in exterior applications.
Compatible with common organic solvents and conventional alkyd co-resins.
Provides balanced hardness development and flexibility for demanding coating systems.
General-purpose industrial maintenance coatings.
Marine topcoats for above-waterline structures.
Agricultural and construction equipment finishes.
Railcar and heavy-duty transportation coatings.
Decorative architectural metal coatings.
| Chemical Type | Medium-oil modified alkyd resin |
| Product Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly yellow viscous liquid |
| Solvent | Xylene / aromatic hydrocarbon blend |
| Solids Content (wt%) | ~60–65% |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 6–10 |
| Viscosity (25°C, mPa·s) | 4,000–7,000 |
| Primary Applications | Air-drying industrial maintenance and protective coatings |
Q1: What is the primary application area for SETAL 3250?
A: SETAL 3250 is a medium-oil alkyd resin specifically designed for high-performance decorative and protective coatings, including interior and exterior architectural paints, wood finishes, and general industrial maintenance coatings where good gloss retention, flexibility, and weather resistance are required.
Q2: Is SETAL 3250 compatible with waterborne systems?
A: SETAL 3250 is a solvent-based alkyd resin and is not inherently water-dispersible. However, it can be incorporated into hybrid or modified waterborne formulations using appropriate emulsifiers or co-solvents — formulation compatibility must be verified experimentally under intended processing and storage conditions.
Q3: How does SETAL 3250 perform in terms of drying and film formation?
A: As a cobalt-free, air-drying alkyd resin, SETAL 3250 offers balanced through-dry and surface dry characteristics. It forms flexible, durable films with good leveling and sandability, making it suitable for both brush/roller and spray applications in ambient-cure systems.
Q4: Can SETAL 3250 be used in pigmented systems?
A: Yes, SETAL 3250 demonstrates excellent pigment wetting and stabilization properties across a broad range of organic and inorganic pigments, supporting high-opacity, low-viscosity formulations with good color strength and minimal settling during storage.
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