Medium-oil-length alkyd resin offering balanced drying speed and film hardness.
Excellent compatibility with common solvents, vinyls, and other alkyd resins.
Provides good gloss retention and long-term color stability in air-drying coatings.
Delivers superior flexibility and impact resistance for demanding decorative finishes.
Formulated for low VOC compliance in architectural and industrial maintenance coatings.
Architectural solvent-based interior and exterior decorative paints.
Industrial maintenance coatings for metal structures and equipment.
Wood finishing systems including varnishes and clear enamels.
General-purpose air-drying enamel coatings for metal and wood substrates.
Repair and touch-up coatings requiring fast handling and good sandability.
| Chemical Type | Medium-oil-length modified alkyd resin |
| Product Form | Liquid solution in aromatic hydrocarbons |
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid |
| Non-Volatile Content (wt%) | ~50–52% |
| Viscosity (25°C, mPa·s) | 800–1,200 (Brookfield RVT, spindle #3, 20 rpm) |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 6–10 |
| Density (20°C, g/cm³) | 0.98–1.02 |
| Primary Applications | Decorative and protective air-drying coatings |
Q1: What is the primary application area for SETAL 726?
A: SETAL 726 is a medium-oil-length alkyd resin designed primarily for use in solvent-borne decorative and industrial maintenance coatings, including primers, undercoats, and mid-coats where balanced drying performance, gloss retention, and substrate adhesion are required.
Q2: Is SETAL 726 compatible with common crosslinkers used in two-component systems?
A: Yes — SETAL 726 is formulated to be compatible with conventional amino resins (e.g., melamine-formaldehyde) and isothermal or ambient-cure polyisocyanate hardeners, enabling its use in both baked and air-dry modified systems depending on formulation design.
Q3: How does SETAL 726 perform in terms of yellowing resistance?
A: As a cobalt-free, non-yellowing alkyd resin, SETAL 726 offers improved color stability compared to traditional cobalt-dried alkyds — particularly beneficial in white and light-colored coatings exposed to heat or UV over time.
Q4: Can SETAL 726 be blended with other resin types?
A: Yes — SETAL 726 demonstrates good compatibility with acrylics, vinyls, and certain polyester resins, allowing formulators flexibility in modifying film properties such as hardness, flexibility, and chemical resistance without significant phase separation risks.
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