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

Allnex SETALUX 17-1261 Acrylic Resin

Allnex SETALUX 17-1261 is a solvent-borne acrylic resin designed for high-gloss, weather-resistant automotive and industrial coatings. It delivers excellent clarity, UV stability, and compatibility with melamine crosslinkers. Ideal for OEM and refinish applications requiring superior hardness, flow, and chemical resistance. Part of Allnex’s premium SETALUX acrylic resin series.
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Features Of Allnex SETALUX 17-1261 Acrylic Resin

  1. High-solids, solvent-borne acrylic resin offering excellent clarity and color stability.

  2. Designed for superior weather resistance and UV durability in demanding outdoor applications.

  3. Provides balanced hardness, flexibility, and gloss retention in thermosetting coatings.

  4. Compatible with amino crosslinkers (e.g., melamine-formaldehyde) for ambient- or bake-cure systems.

  5. Delivers low VOC formulation potential while maintaining robust film formation and flow.

Typical Applications Of Allnex SETALUX 17-1261 Acrylic Resin

  1. Automotive OEM clearcoats and topcoats.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for architectural metal and façade systems.

  3. Powder coating hybrid binders requiring high-gloss, weather-resistant performance.

  4. General-purpose coil coatings for pre-finished steel and aluminum substrates.

  5. High-performance wood finishes requiring clarity, scratch resistance, and yellowing resistance.

Specifications Of Allnex SETALUX 17-1261 Acrylic Resin

Chemical TypeSolvent-borne acrylic copolymer
Product FormLiquid resin solution
AppearanceClear, pale yellow to amber liquid
Non-Volatile Content (NV)55–60 wt% (as supplied)
Solvent SystemXylene / butyl acetate blend
Acid Value5–10 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value80–100 mg KOH/g
Viscosity (25°C, DIN ISO 2556)200–400 mPa·s


Allnex SETALUX 17-1261 Acrylic Resin – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary application field for SETALUX 17-1261?

A: SETALUX 17-1261 is a solvent-borne acrylic resin designed primarily for high-performance industrial coatings, especially in coil and pre-painted metal applications where excellent gloss retention, weather resistance, and compatibility with polyester and epoxy primers are required.


Q2: Is SETALUX 17-1261 compatible with common crosslinkers used in industrial baking systems?

A: Yes — it is formulated to react efficiently with standard amino resins, particularly melamine-formaldehyde types, under typical coil coating cure conditions (e.g., 230–260 °C for short dwell times), delivering robust film integrity and chemical resistance.


Q3: How does SETALUX 17-1261 contribute to UV stability in finished coatings?

A: As a non-yellowing acrylic resin with inherent resistance to UV-induced degradation, it helps maintain long-term color stability and gloss retention in exterior-facing metal coatings, especially when combined with appropriate UV absorbers and HALS stabilizers in the full formulation.


Q4: Can SETALUX 17-1261 be blended with other resin types to modify performance?

A: Yes — it demonstrates good compatibility with selected polyester, alkyd, and epoxy resins, enabling formulators to fine-tune flexibility, hardness, or curing response. Compatibility testing under intended processing and cure conditions is recommended prior to scale-up.



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