What is an Alkyd Resin?
An alkyd is a polyester resin modified by the addition of fatty acids and other components. Alkyds are derived from polyols and organic acids including dicarboxylic acids or carboxylic acid anhydride and triglyceride oils.
Where Can I Buy Alkyd Resin In South Africa?
K Z N Resins
Address: 4 Mack Rd, Prospecton, 4133, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 31 461 3883
Resin SA
Address: Unit 40 Trevellyn business park, Hyskraan Cl, Kya Sand, Randburg, 2169, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Fri
Phone: +27 10 595 4022
Specialized Coating Systems (Pty)Ltd
Address: 2 Jones Rd, Bartlett AH, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 86 137 2468
Uniresins – now Atlin Chemicals
Address: Alrode, Alberton, 1449, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 908 7701
Serenities Art Studio
Address: 11 Cope St, Parkrand, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 82 489 8711
What are the raw materials for alkyd resin?
Alkyd resins may be classified as drying (including semi drying) and nondrying. Both types are typically produced from dicarboxylic acids or anhydrides, such as phthalic anhydride or maleic anhydride, and polyols, such as trimethylolpropane, glycerine, or pentaerythritol.
Is alkyd resin water based?
A range of water bourne alkyds for decorative coatings, wood coatings and general industrial use from our Principal, allnex.
What is the solvent for alkyd resin?
A typical alkyd paint consists of oil-modified polyester to form the coating film, a solvent such as hexane or mineral spirits to aid in application, metal naphthenates to catalyze the drying reaction, and pigment to provide color and hide the coated surface.