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 modifiers.
Provides balanced hardness development and flexibility for demanding coating systems.
General-purpose industrial maintenance coatings.
Exterior wood finishes for architectural and DIY markets.
Heavy-duty protective coatings for metal structures and equipment.
Brushable and spray-applied decorative enamels.
Recoatable OEM and refinish coatings requiring good sandability.
| Chemical Type | Medium-oil modified alkyd resin |
| Product Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Primary Applications | Industrial maintenance coatings, exterior wood finishes |
| Key Features | Fast air-drying, high gloss, good weather resistance |
| Benefits | Efficient application, excellent film integrity, broad formulation flexibility |
| Solvent Compatibility | Xylene, toluene, mineral spirits, and ester blends |
| Storage Stability | Stable under dry, cool conditions (≤30°C); avoid freezing |
Q1: What is the primary function of SETAL 95 in coating formulations?
A: SETAL 95 is a medium-oil, cobalt-free alkyd resin designed to serve as a reactive binder and rheology modifier in solventborne decorative and industrial maintenance coatings. It contributes to film formation, improves sag resistance, and enhances brushability and leveling without relying on heavy-metal driers.
Q2: Is SETAL 95 compatible with common crosslinkers used in ambient-cure systems?
A: Yes, SETAL 95 is formulated for compatibility with conventional amino resins (e.g., melamine-formaldehyde), isocyanate prepolymers, and other ambient-cure co-reactants. Its functionality and acid value support effective co-crosslinking, though compatibility and cure performance should be verified in the final formulation matrix.
Q3: How does SETAL 95 differ from traditional cobalt-dried alkyds?
A: Unlike cobalt-containing alkyds, SETAL 95 delivers air-drying performance without heavy-metal catalysts—supporting regulatory compliance and sustainability goals. It achieves oxidative curing through optimized fatty acid composition and molecular architecture, offering improved storage stability and reduced risk of premature gelation in concentrates.
Q4: Can SETAL 95 be used in high-solids or low-VOC formulations?
A: Yes, its medium-oil length and tailored viscosity allow for formulation flexibility in medium-to-high solids systems. When combined with appropriate solvents and reactive diluents, it supports VOC reduction strategies while maintaining application properties and film integrity.
Contact With Us:
E-mail: wangxingqiang@ericwchem.com
Have a Questions? Call Us:
Add:
Building A1, Jiete Industrial Park, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China