Malkyd™ (Maleic Resin)
Tackifier, Printing Ink and Painting Resin
- Our trade name for a maleic rosin and ester, and fumarate rosin and ester
- Mainly used as a painting resin
- Relatively high acid value and slightly wider molecular weight distribution
Product |
Type |
Color (USDA) |
Acid Value |
Softening Point (ºC, R&B) |
No. 1 |
Oil soluble |
WG or better |
25 max. |
120-130 |
No. 5 |
140-150 |
No. 2 |
Lacquer |
39 max. |
120-130 |
No. 6 |
140-150 |
No. 8 |
130-140 |
No. 31 |
Alcohol Soluble |
200 max. |
135-145 |
No. 32 |
140 max. |
130-140 |
No. 33 |
290-320 |
140 min. |
3002 |
I or better |
90-110 |
165-185 |
Oil soluble type
Feature: Partial compatibility with nitrocellulose, good weather resistance and color retention
Use: Oil vernish, printing ink, enamel and adhesive
Lacquer type
Feature: Very light color, good weather resistance, compatibility and color retention
Use: Clear lacquer, enamel, oil vernish and adhesive
Alcohol soluble
Feature: Good solubility in alcohol
Use: Vernish and ink