Resins for

Product guide Decorative Coatings

 RESINS FOR DECORATIVE COATINGS
The Cray Valley range of resins for decorative coatings has been developed from many years
of technical innovation and manufacturing capability.

Whether the requirement is for water-borne or solvent-based coatings, interior or exterior

application, trim paints or broad wall coatings, Cray Valley is able to provide the perfect
solution.

The VOC Directive 2004/42/CE limits the amount of volatile organic compounds that can
be present in decorative coatings systems at the point of application. The first phase of this
Directive is active from January 1st 2007 and applies to decorative coatings whether they are
solvent-borne or water-borne.

This Product Guide describes the binders available from Cray Valley that can be used in
decorative coatings that will comply with this first phase of the VOC Directive for 2007.
Although some of these binders, especially the water-borne types, will be suitable for use in
2010 when the 2nd phase of the Directive is implemented, there will be a need for a new
generation of high solids solvent borne systems and improved water borne systems to meet
these demands. The latest developments and product introductions will be available on the
Cray Valley Website http://www.crayvalley.com.

Resins for use in decorative coatings are identified by the following trade names

CRAYMUL Vinylic copolymers

CRAYMUL Styrene-acrylic emulsions
CRAYMUL Acrylic emulsions
SYNAQUA Alkyd emulsions
SYNOLAC Solvent based alkyd and modified alkyd resins
UNITHANE Urethane alkyds and oils
GELKYD Thixotropic alkyds - polyamide modified
SUPER GELKYD Thixotropic alkyds - urethane modified
CRAYVALLAC Rheology and surface modifiers
HYCRYL Water borne thickening agent

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 WATER BORNE PRODUCTS

CRAYMUL - Emulsion polymer

The CRAYMUL range of emulsion polymers are all based on APEO-free surfactants and
include the following chemistries :

Vinylic copolymers
Styrene-acrylic
Acrylic

The vinylic co-polymers are stabilised by cellulosic derivatives rather than by surfactants. This
stabilisation mechanism imparts a rheology that makes them especially suitable for wall paints
applied by roller. The vinylic emulsions are more resistant to extenders and fillers thus giving
them good stability even to reactive components such as lime.

The versatility of the styrene-acrylics offers the end-user the opportunity to use the same
binder in interior and exterior paints as defined in Categories a, b and c of the Deco Directive
2004/42/CE. The high binding power of the styrene-acrylic emulsions makes them suitable
in high PVC wall paints with excellent scrub resistance. They may also be used in the more
specialised silicate systems and roofing coatings.

A pure acrylic backbone imparts high UV resistance and non-yellowing properties. Using
special monomers and technologies, acrylics can also be designed to achieve a high level of
performance (e.g. wet adhesion, combined flexibility and blocking resistance) for demanding
applications: - wood coatings, primers and faade paints.

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 With its good adhesion on difficult substrates and excellent flexibility, CRAYMUL 2510 is well
suited for high quality exterior paints and primers. Figure 1 demonstrates the outstanding
performance of this binder after 5 years exterior exposure on wood.

5 year exposure on wood

Top half of panel is washed
Lower half is unwashed

Competitive product CRAYMUL 2510 Competitive product

Fig 1

Wet adhesion of competitor product and

CRAYMUL 2510 to alkyd based paints

Wet adhesion on alkyd Wet adhesion on alkyd Wet adhesion on alkyd Wet adhesion on alkyd
Competitive product Competitive product CRAYMUL 2510 CRAYMUL 2510
Before immersion After 30 min immersion in water Before immersion After 30 min immersion in water

Fig 2:

CRAYMUL 2510 exhibits very good wet adhesion to a variety of substrates e.g. bricks, wood,
cement. Its adhesion to alkyd based paints, as demonstrated in Figure 2, makes it suitable for
renovation over existing painted surfaces.

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 CRAYMUL 2710 and CRAYMUL 2711 Anti-stain effect in a PVC 17%
were especially developed to impart topcoat without zinc oxide on Merbau
excellent stain-blocking properties allowing
the formulation of high quality renovation
Standard Craymul 2710
paints, in particular over nicotine stained
surfaces. Figure 3 shows the blocking
properties of these emulsions against soluble
wood extractives.

Stain resistant paints can be easily

formulated and do not require the addition
of Zinc Oxide.
Fig 3

The nanotechnology of CRAYMUL 2134 and CRAYMUL 2514 provides high penetration
into porous substrates such as plaster, gypsum and wood. Their extremely fine particle size
enables the formulation of clear sealers that will consolidate non-cohesive substrates and
improve the adhesion of the top coat.

To demonstrate the penetration properties, the emulsions have been diluted to 15% solids
and applied to chalk. The depth of penetration was measured 30 and 60 minutes after
application. The results are illustrated in Figure 4.

Penetration into chalk after 30 and 60 min (emulsions at 15% solids)

10

8
Penetration in mm

Craymul 2514 Craymul 2134 Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Commercial primer A Commercial primer B

30 min 60 min

Fig 4

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 SYNAQUA - Alkyd emulsions
The SYNAQUA range has been developed to provide alkyd technology in water. The
products in this range can be formulated into compliant paints and varnishes. High gloss for
interior paints is a particular feature of the alkyd emulsions. SYNAQUA 2080 is a short oil
alkyd emulsion that exhibits gloss levels equivalent to traditional solvent borne alkyds. Figure
5 demonstrates the gloss potential.

Pictures taken by Atomic Force Microscopy of paint films cast from water and solvent borne
systems ably demonstrate the reasons for the alkyd emulsions having the potential to give such
high gloss - even without the use of coalescent solvents (Figure 6).

Gloss of Synaqua 2080 paints

Gloss
100
90
80
70
60
Gloss level 50
40
30
20
10
0
60 20

Synaqua 2080 SB LOA Standard Acrylic Dispersion

Fig 5

AFM pictures of alkyd emulsion, acrylic dispersion and

solvent borne alkyd gloss paints

Alkyd emulsion gloss paint Standard acrylic emulsion gloss paint Solvent borne alkyd gloss paint

Figure 6

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The ECO-labelling scheme and National Environmental schemes such as the German Blauer
Engel, the French NF environnement and the Nordic White Swan, promote the use of products
with reduced environmental impact. SYNAQUA 2090 is a short oil alkyd emulsion that does
not require the use of any metal drier to accelerate the drying process. Paints based on
SYNAQUA 2090 will conform to these strict environmental requirements. DMTA analysis of
cured films based on SYNAQUA 2090 show that a high degree of cross-linking is obtained,
comparable to systems that contain conventional driers. Figure 7 confirms the good cross-link
density (represented by E rubber) that is obtained from a drier free system based on SYNAQUA
2090 compared to a conventional drier containing alkyd emulsion.

Cross-link density by DMTA

Synaqua 2090
250
Conventional
200 Alkyd emulsion

150
E (1.00E+04 Pa)
100

50

0
Co Co+Ca+Zr No drier Zr Ca

Figure 7

Apart from their high gloss potential both SYNAQUA 2080 and SYNAQUA 2090 can be
formulated into matt and semi gloss paints.

The Cray Valley range of alkyd emulsions can be used in combination with CRAYMUL
emulsions to provide a balance of alkyd and acrylic like properties. When blended with high
MFFT acrylic emulsions the SYNAQUA emulsions facilitate film formation without the use of
coalescent agents. Figure 8 shows the effect of the addition of SYNAQUA 2080 on the MFFT
of emulsion polymers.

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 MFT of Blends
SYNAQUA 2080 / Polymeric Dispersion

25
20 21
17
15
MFT (C) 13 14
10 11
10
6 Dispersion 1
5 5 7,5
Dispersion 2
4
0 0 0 0 0 Dispersion 3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
% Dispersion by wt

Figure 8

SYNAQUA 6812 is a solvent-free self-emulsifiable alkyd that is used in combination with

vinylic or styrene acrylic emulsions to improve the adhesion onto powdery substrates for
interior undercoats, wall and ceiling paints. Its excellent penetration into porous substrates is
demonstrated in Figure 9.

Penetration of SYNAQUA 6812 into plaster

Synaqua 6812: Standard Styrene/Acrylic Dispersion:

Good penetration into plaster No penetration into plaster

penetration
of the resin
the binder
remains on
the surface

Figure 9

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 SOLVENT BORNE PRODUCTS

SYNOLAC - solvent based alkyds

Non - modified ALKYDS

Solvent-borne alkyds have been

used for many years as binders for
interior and exterior decorative
paints. The wide range of colours and
finishes that are available for both
the professional and DIY decorator
demonstrates their versatility. These
alkyds are generally supplied in low
aromatic solvents, although versions
in traditional white spirit are
available to meet the needs of
certain markets, either by segment or geography.

Products in this category are the well-established long oil and medium oil alkyds that are used
to produce interior and exterior paints, varnishes and woodstains.

Long oil alkyds are usually defined as those with a fatty acid content above 55%. The main
attributes they impart to paints are:

High gloss
Excellent flow
Good drying
Gloss retention

Medium oil alkyds, those with a fatty acid content between 45 and 55%, will exhibit faster
drying and better colour retention than the long oil types. The higher molecular weight of
these alkyds makes them suitable for use in primers and undercoats. The lower solids content
of medium oil alkyds will result in lower film build compared to that achievable with long oil
alkyds.

Flexible ALKYDS

Wood expands and contracts under natural weathering. In order to provide protection to the
wood the coating must expand and contract with the substrate. Coatings that show a high
level of cracking will allow moisture ingress and UV degradation of the wood. Flexibility
within the coating reduces film cracking.

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SYNOLAC 6005 WD 70 retains its flexibility on UV resistance of
prolonged exterior exposure and provides the perfect SYNOLAC 6005 WD 70
protection to wood. vs standard long oil alkyd

Figure 11 demonstrates the performance that can be

achieved with SYNOLAC 6005 WD 70 compared to a
conventional long oil solvent borne alkyd. This figure
shows how the extensibility of a coating changes with
exposure to weathering. The results are obtained by
straining coated, ductile aluminium and recording the
deformation required to induce cracking within the
coating. In this example, both coatings are initially very
flexible. The failure recorded initially, is in fact, failure of
the aluminium, which tends to fail in the region of 30 -
35% extensibility.

The results come from accelerated weathering (QUV B),

but similar results have been obtained from Florida
exposure. In most of the trials made within Cray Valley, Figure 10
extensibility has been between 2.5 and 4.5 times greater
than conventional alkyds. In Figure 11, the conventional
alkyd is failing at 8% - a figure often cited as being typical
of the dimensional changes occurring in softwoods
resulting from water absorption/desorption.

Extensibility of SYNOLAC 6005 WD 70 vs standard long oil alkyd

Synolac 6005WD70 Conventionnal LOA

% 35
30
25
20
15
5
10
0

500 1000 1500 2000

Hours

Figure 11

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 Modified ALKYDS - Silicone

Silicone alkyds, when used as the sole binder, are especially suitable for application to stable
substrates such as metal, and cement. They give high durability coatings that exhibit excellent
gloss retention and chalk resistance. They are also heat resistant and have found use where
high temperatures are experienced - such as chimneys and flues. The excellent durability
makes them ideal for exterior masonry paints.

High durability wood coatings can be formulated by replacing part of the normal alkyd binder
with a silicone-modified alkyd such as SYNOLAC 5600 WD 60. A 50/50 blend of
SYNOLAC 5600 WD 60 and SYNOLAC 6005 WD 70 will exhibit in a significant
improvement in gloss retention and chalk resistance whilst retaining the flexibility to avoid
cracking. Figure 12 illustrates the elastic recovery of silicone alkyd containing systems after
accelerated aging.

% elastic recovery of flexible

alkyd vs Silicon alkyd after QUV

70

60

50

40
% recovery
30

20

10

0
0 800 1500

(TimeHours)
Flex
Flex/Si (70/30)
Flex/Si (50/50)
Flex/Si (30/70)
100% Si

Figure 12

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 UNITHANE - Urethane modified alkyds and oils
Urethane oils are used as the sole binder where fast drying, hardness and abrasion resistance
are required. The urethane oils have the highest levels of modification and are especially
designed for parquet flooring and heavy traffic areas. They exhibit excellent chemical
resistance.

The urethane alkyds show good drying characteristics but are generally less hard than the oils.

The drying, hardness and block resistance of conventional long oil alkyds can be enhanced by
combining with a urethane alkyd such as UNITHANE 655 WD 55.

Effect of UNITHANE 655 WD 55 on through dry

Minutes 300

250
200
150
100
50
0
100% 50% 33% 25% 0%
% Unithane 655WD55

Figure 13

Effect of UNITHANE on alkyd hardness

35
Knig hardness

30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1 4 7 20 Days

100% 50% 33% 25% 0% % Unithane 655 WD 55

Figure 14

UNITHANE 644 WD 55 and UNITHANE 6451 WDA 55 are based on an aliphatic

isocyanate. This aliphatic isocyanate makes them especially suited for exterior paints, such as
garden furniture, with low yellowing tendency and for use in woodstains with extended durability.
They can also be used in combination with the flexible alkyd SYNOLAC 6005 WD 70 for
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 GELKYD & SUPER GELKYD - Thixotropic resins

Thixotropy is a form of rheological behaviour that is particularly advantageous in decorative

coatings. Thixotropy is utilised to improve coating stability, aid application and improve film
appearance. Thixotropic coatings change by touch This change is time dependent and
involves a transition from a solid like state to a liquid like state.

The viscosity of paint will decrease when a force is applied i.e. brushing, and will increase once
the force is removed. The rate at which the paint recovers after brushing will affect the flow
and levelling characteristics of the film. Rapid recovery after removal of the force will result in
good sag resistance, whilst slow recovery, although giving good flow, will lead to an
insufficient level of sag resistance.

Thixotropy and pseudoplasticity

Effect of shear on viscosity

Viscosity

Application of shear Pseudoplastic material

Thixotropy material

Removal of shear

Time

Fig 15

The benefits of thixotropy are:

Pigment suspension
Ease of application
Non-drip application
Reduced sagging
Good levelling

CRAY VALLEY is the leading producer of thixotropic resins for supply to the decorative
coatings market. The first thixotropic resins were commercialised by Cray Valley in 1952.

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GELKYD

GELKYD are polyamide modified alkyds that impart

thixotropy into a wide range of decorative coatings - from
non-drip to light creamy structures, in full gloss to primers. In
white non-drip paints 30-50% of the binder should be a
highly structured GELKYD. For deep shade colours, levels as
high as 80-90% may be required to give a high level of
structure in the final coating.

GELKYD melt on heating between 45 and 60C and can

therefore be delivered and stored in bulk containers that
have adequate heating.

SUPER GELKYD

SUPER GELKYD are urethane - urea modified alkyds. They can be used for the same
applications as GELKYD but with the following additional benefits:

Thixotropic nature is constant over a wide temperature range

Acceptance of a wider range of pigments
Compatibility with pigment pastes
Excellent stability at low dilutions
Resistant to polar additives and solvents

SUPER GELKYD are ideal materials for imparting thixotropy into low viscosity, low solids
woodstains. Woodstains based on this technology exhibit excellent in-can stability, no
syneresis, good brush loading and application properties, and good stability to polar additives.
Their compatibility with pigment pastes makes SUPER GELKYD ideally suited for use in tinter
based systems.

The high structured non-pumpable grades can be used in paints and varnishes to produce full
non-drip coatings. Generally, 30-50% of the binder should be SUPER GELKYD. Levels of
around 10-20% are suitable for structured woodstains when used in combination with long oil
alkyds.

Pumpable grades are used at higher levels and are best suited for high-volume woodstain
manufacturers. The non-pumpable grades can only be supplied in drums. The lower structured
pumpable grades can be delivered and stored in bulk to facilitate handling and distribution.
Detailed information on the use and handling of SUPER GELKYD is available upon request.

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 RHEOLOGY AND SURFACE MODIFIERS

Cray Valleys range of CRAYVALLAC coating modifiers have been developed to help
formulators improve the performance of water-based, and solvent-based coatings. These
modifiers are divided into two categories:

Rheology modifiers for the control of flow, sedimentation and sag resistance.
Surface modifiers for the control of surface lubricity and appearance.

CRAYVALLAC & HYCRYL- RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS

The CRAYVALLAC rheology modifiers perform best in solvent-based and high-solids

applications and are suitable for low levels of thixotropy where pigment suspension and sag
control are required. The CRAYVALLAC rheology modifiers supplied as powders are
incorporated into coatings systems using high-speed dispersers which provide sufficient
temperature and shear for their activation. By virtue of their very rapid structure regain after
shear, pseudoplastic additives are ideal for antisedimentation purposes and of course they
exhibit excellent sag resistance.

CRAYVALLAC ANTISETTLE CVP is a hydrogenated castor oil wax and is ideally suited for use
in decorative coatings in aliphatic solvents where high mill temperatures cannot be obtained.
CRAYVALLAC MT, an amide modified hydrogenated castor wax, offers more flexibility in the
paint manufacturing process.

CRAYVALLAC SUPER is recommended for high solids coatings that are thinned in low
polarity solvents. The effects of false body are minimised with this product, thus contributing
to the reduction in VOC.

CRAYVALLAC PA3WDA20 is a pre-activated paste in high flash low aromatic white spirit
that allows easier incorporation into pigmented systems due to the shear and friction brought
about by the pigments.

Liquid rheology modifiers provide a substantially better means of flow control and are
especially suited for non-pigmented systems such as varnishes and woodstains.
CRAYVALLAC LA-250 and CRAYVALLAC LA-350 are pourable modified liquid urea
additives for use in solvent-borne and water-borne systems respectively. They are supplied as
45% solutions in Dimethylsulfoxide.

HYCRYL 0262 is an acrylic thickener especially suited for use in the formulation of water based
wall paints.

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CRAYVALLAC SURFACE MODIFIERS

Surface modifiers are available as both micronised powders and easy to handle water-based
and solvent-based dispersions. They provide the formulator with the following surface
enhancements:

Slip, mar, scrub and rub resistance

Antiblocking, heat, water and solvent resistance
Control of gloss, silky-feel and enhanced sandability

Powder waxes are readily incorporated into coating formulations using for example high-speed
dispersers. In general, micronised waxes are best incorporated by pre-mixing with the binder.

The pre-dispersed waxes (WW grades) avoid the inconvenience commonly associated with
micronised powders. By nature they are easier and more efficient to incorporate as they require
less intensive processing.

Full details of all these modifiers can be found at our dedicated CRAYVALLAC website:

http://www.crayvallac.com

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 WATER - BORNE RESINS
CRAYMUL - APEO-free Vinylic - copolymers
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

COATINGS
COATINGS
SOLVENT

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
TYPICAL

PRIMERS

SILICATE

WOOD
STAINS
WOOD
PAINTS
- FREE

ROOF
REFERENCE MODIFICATION STABILIZING SOLID BROOKFIELD pH MFFTC SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
SYSTEM CONTENT (%) VISCOSITY
(23C) mPas

2325 Versatate CD 55 4000 5 16 A higher solids binder for use in interior and exterior wall paints

2336 Versatate CD 50 4500 4.5 15

For use in interior and exterior wall paints

Acrylic modified binder for matt and gloss paints.

2326 Versatate and acrylic CD 55 4500 5 10
Good compromise between blocking and gloss

2340 Versatate CD 52 5500 4.5 12

Highly stabilised binder for quality wall paints and lime plasters

2379 Maleate CD 53 9000 4.5 9

Clear binder for flexible decorative effect coatings on glass

2380 Maleate CD 52 8000 4.5 1

Low MFFT binder for wall paints and plasters

Stabilising system CD Cellulosic derivative

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 WATER - BORNE RESINS
CRAYMUL APEO-free Styrene - Acrylic and Acrylic emulsions
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

COATINGS
COATINGS
SOLVENT

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
TYPICAL

PRIMERS

SILICATE

WOOD
STAINS
WOOD
PAINTS
- FREE

ROOF
REFERENCE POLYMER TYPE STABILIZING SOLID BROOKFIELD pH MFFTC SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
SYSTEM CONTENT (%) VISCOSITY
(23C) mPas

2421 Styrene/acrylic A/NI 50 1000 8 20

Universal binder for interior and exterior paints

2423 Styrene/acrylic A/NI 50 10000 8 20

Universal binder for interior and exterior paints, silicate coatings

Universal binder for low VOC interior and exterior paints,

2100 Styrene/acrylic A/NI 50 2000 8 <1
silicate coatings

Low particle size binder for penetrating primers

2514 Acrylic copolymer A/NI 30 <100 8 <1
with good water resistance; ammonia free

2134 Acrylic A/NI 30 <100 8 <1

Low particle size acrylic binder for penetrating primers

Highly flexible binder for thick exterior and roofing coatings;

2105 Acrylic copolymer A/NI 60 1000 8 <1
cement compatible

2132 Acrylic A/NI 50 4000 8.5 11

Interior and exterior wall paints with good UV resistance

2126 Acrylic A/NI 60 4000 8.5 6

High solids acrylic for textured exterior paints

2741 Acrylic A/NI 46 <200 8.5 19

Satin and semi-gloss paints with good blocking resistance

Paints and masonry primers with good water and alkali resistance.
2502 Acrylic A/NI 47 <500 8.5 6
Also suitable for woodstains

Excellent adhesion properties for multi-substrates paints

2510 Acrylic A/NI 45 <500 8.5 10
and primers with outstanding outdoor durability

Low MFFT binder for interior renovation paints

2710 Acrylic A/NI 42 <200 8.5 4
and stain-blocking primers

2711 Acrylic A/NI 43 <1000 8.5 15

Stain-blocking wood primers with good sandability

Low MFFT acrylic with excellent outdoor durability for joinery

2124 Acrylic A/NI 43 <100 7.5 3
& wood stains

Low MFFT with excellent early blocking resistance

2166 Acrylic A/NI 43 <200 8 <1
for wood stains and paints

2121 Acrylic/alkyd A/NI 43 <100 8.5 3

Acrylic-alkyd binder for penetrating wood primers and stains

Self-crosslinking acrylic for interior paints

2167 Acrylic A/NI 44 <3000 7.5 40
& varnishes with excellent chemical resistance

Stabilising system A/NI anionic/nonionic surfactants

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 WATER- BORNE RESINS
SYNAQUA Alkyd Emulsions
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
VARNISH

METAL
WOOD

WOOD
TYPICAL

WALL
PAINT

STAIN
REFERENCE FATTY ACID FATTY ACID AVERAGE NON VOLATILE pH SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
VISCOSITY (25C
CONTENT (%) TYPE VOLATILE(%) mPa.s)

2080 40 Linoleic rich 50 Water 7 < 1000 High or semi gloss interior and exterior coatings with low
or zero VOC, very good gloss retention and very low yellowing

High or semi gloss interior and exterior coatings with low

2090 40 Linoleic rich 50 Water 6.5 < 1000
or zero VOC, without the need of adding driers

Interior undercoats, exterior primers, corrosion resistant primers

2070 50 Linoleic rich 53 Water 6.5 < 1000
and matt paints

Grinding medium for pigment pastes useable in water and solvent

6812 80 Linoleic rich 100 None - 2500 (20C) based paints. Self-emulsifying alkyd for combination with acrylic,
styrene-acrylic and vinylic emulsions to increase open time and
promote adhesion on powdery substrates

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 SOLVENT - BORNE RESINS
SYNOLAC Alkyd Resins - Oxidising - Medium and long oil length
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
VARNISH
FATTY

METAL
AVERAGE

WOOD

WOOD
MAX. ACID TYPICAL

WALL
PAINT

STAIN
REFERENCE ACID FATTY ACID VOLATILE SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
NON VALUE VISCOSITY
CONTENT TYPE (mgKOH/g) (25C mPa.s)
(%) VOLATILE (%)

High quality, air-drying coatings with excellent colour retention

5152 WD 50 52 Cotton 50 Low aromatic white spirit 10 4500 even at elevated temperatures. Especially recommended for light
shade radiator paints

6005 WD 70* 60 Linoleic rich 70 Low aromatic white spirit 10 1500 Exterior paints, varnishes and woodstains. 2007 compliant

60 WD 70 62 Linoleic rich 70 Low aromatic white spirit 10 4500 For fast drying decorative and marine paints and varnishes as well as
high build woodstains with excellent durability and colour retention

606 WD 75 62 Sunflower 75 Low aromatic white spirit 10 4100 Compliant decorative coatings with low yellowing
and good overall performance

608 WD 75 62 Linoleic rich 75 Low aromatic white spirit 10 4500 Decorative enamels for 2007 compliance

6862 WD 60 62 TOFA 60 Low aromatic white spirit 10 7750@ 20C Decorative enamels and special effect wall paints

1180 WD 70 64 Linseed/tung 70 Low aromatic white spirit 16 2850 Phenolic modified for yacht varnishes

6868 WD 75 68 TOFA 75 Low aromatic white spirit 10 4000@ 20C All decorative coatings - compliant for 2007

4113 WDA 80 72 Linoleic rich 80 High flash,

low aromatic white spirit
10 5000 @ 23C Compliant exterior wood coatings with high film build
and good durability.

Good drying and brushability, high penetration and resistance

6882 WD 90 77 Linoleic rich 90 Low aromatic white spirit 10 2100 to hydrolysis. High quality finishes and breathable undercoats
for wood with long open time and high build

2000 80 Linoleic rich 100 None 10 400

Penetrating primers. Diluent alkyd for VOC adjustment

*Also available in D60

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 SOLVENT - BORNE RESINS
SYNOLAC Alkyd Resins - Silicone modified
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
VARNISH
FATTY

METAL
AVERAGE

WOOD

WOOD
MAX. ACID TYPICAL

WALL
PAINT

STAIN
REFERENCE ACID FATTY ACID VOLATILE SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
NON VALUE VISCOSITY
CONTENT TYPE (mgKOH/g) (25C mPa.s)
(%) VOLATILE (%)

Excellent weathering resistance (up to 15 years), low viscosity

and dirt retention, good brushability and drying, high build,
5700 W 60 46 Special 60 White spirit 7 400
non-yellowing. Recommended for high durability marine,
decorative maintenance coatings

High quality masonry paints. Especially suitable for marine

and temperature resistant coatings. Suitable for wood coatings
2700 WD 70 46 Special 70 Low aromatic white spirit 10 4000
when used in combination with suitable decorative alkyds
and/or thixotropic alkyds

Copolymer silicone medium oil alkyd designed for superior

weathering resistance and high gloss retention. Non-yellowing.
5600 WD 60 48 Linoleic rich 60 Low aromatic white spirit 10 2000
Suitable for high durability wood coatings when used in
combination with suitable decorative alkyds and/or thixotropic alkyds

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 SOLVENT - BORNE RESINS
UNITHANE - Urethane Resins - Alkyds and Oils
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS
FATTY

EXTERIOR
AVERAGE

INTERIOR
VARNISH

METAL
WOOD

WOOD
MAX. ACID TYPICAL

PAINT

STAIN
REFERENCE TYPE ISOCYANATE FATTY ACID ACID NON VOLATILE SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
CONTENT VOLATILE VALUE VISCOSITY
TYPE TYPE (mgKOH/g) (25C mPa.s)
(%) (%)

Low aromatic Clear and pigmented finishes for interior and exterior application
644 WD 55 Alkyd Aliphatic 54 Linoleic rich 55
white spirit
5 5250
including garden furniture and marine finishing.

Higher solids aliphatic based urethane alkyd. Used as sole binder

Low aromatic
700 WD 60 Alkyd Aliphatic 55 Linoleic rich 60 white spirit 5 3000
for high durability exterior coatings. Also used in combination with
alkyds to enhance performance of compliant paints

Low aromatic Floor paints and interior varnishes with good balance
639 WD 60 Alkyd Aromatic 59 Linoleic rich 60
white spirit
6 1500
of hardness/flexibility and adhesion

Used in combination with long oil alkyds to improve through

Isoparaffinic
6618 WP 55 Alkyd Aromatic 60 Soya 55 solvent 4 1600
drying, hardness and chemical resistance. Also used as sole binder
for low odour abrasion resistant interior varnishes and floor paints

Low aromatic General purpose urethane alkyd with good abrasion resistance
655 WD 55 Alkyd Aromatic 61 Linoleic rich 55
white spirit
3 1650
and drying properties. Can be used with blending alkyds

Colour retentive paints with excellent exterior durability.

Drying Low aromatic high
6451 WDA 55 Alkyd Aliphatic 63 vegetable 55 flash white spirit 3 4500 (@ 23C)
Fast drying, especially in thick films. Colour retentive paints with
very low odour. Excellent exterior durability

Colour retentive paints with excellent exterior durability.

Drying Isoparaffinic
6451 WP 50 Alkyd Aliphatic 63 vegetable 50 solvent 5 2500 (@ 23C)
Fast drying, especially in thick films. Colour retentive paints
with very low odour. Excellent exterior durability

Low aromatic
637 WD 50 Oil Aromatic 61 Linoleic rich 50
white spirit
2 2350
High urethane content oil for hardwearing parquet floor coatings

Low aromatic High gloss and matt paints for boats and frames
1077 WD 60 Oil Aromatic 66 Drying 60
white spirit
1 5750
with good durability and fast drying

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 SOLVENT - BORNE RESINS
GELKYD - Thixotropic alkyds
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
VARNISH
FATTY

METAL
AVERAGE

WOOD

WOOD
MAX. ACID TYPICAL

WALL
PAINT

STAIN
REFERENCE ACID FATTY ACID VOLATILE SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
NON VALUE VISCOSITY
CONTENT TYPE (mgKOH/g) (25C mPa.s)
(%) VOLATILE (%)

500 Medium structured, high solid resin for high quality thixotropic
3605 WD 65 60 Linoleic rich 65 Low aromatic white spirit 12
(10,000 S -1 ) paints with VOC <400 g/L

675 (10,000 S-1 High structured resin for gloss and semi-gloss paints. Gives no haze
352 WD 54 62 Linoleic rich 54 Low aromatic white spirit 10
@ 50C) in dark shades and does not affect drying

500 High structured resin for use in all decorative coatings.

3605 WA 60 65 Linoleic rich 60 High flash white spirit 10
(10,000 S -1 ) Suitable for use in 2007 compliant coatings

High structured resin for use in all decorative coatings.

500 (2,500 S -1
367 WD 65 65 Linoleic rich 65 Low aromatic white spirit 10 @ 40C) Excellent general tinter compatibility.
Suitable for use in 2007 compliant coatings

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 SOLVENT - BORNE RESINS
SUPER GELKYD - Thixotropic alkyds
MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
VARNISH
FATTY

METAL
AVERAGE

WOOD

WOOD
TYPICAL

WALL
PAINT

STAIN
REFERENCE ACID FATTY ACID VOLATILE SUGGESTED USES / PROPERTIES
NON VISCOSITY (25C
CONTENT TYPE mPa.s)
(%) VOLATILE (%)

6008 WD 45 52 Linoleic rich 45 Low aromatic white spirit 400 (2,500 S-1) Pumpable version of SUPER GELKYD 6006 WDA 55
supplied in low aromatic white spirit

Medium to high structured resin developed for highly durable

exterior paints and woodstains. Use in combination with flexible
6006 WDA 55 60 Linoleic rich 55 Low aromatic, high flash white spirit 650(2500 S- )1
alkyd SYNOLAC 6005 W 65 or SYNOLAC 6005 WD 65
to optimise durability

Pumpable SUPER GELKYD type supplied in low aromatic

6009 WDA 49 61 Linoleic rich 49 Low aromatic, high flash white spirit 265 (10,000 S-1)
high flash white spirit

390 W 60 63 Linoleic rich 60 White spirit 1100 (2,500 S -1) Low structure version of SUPER GELKYD 391 W 55

High gel strength thixotropic resin. Use in combination with long

3915 WDA 55 69 Linoleic rich 55 Low aromatic, high flash white spirit 1250 (2,500 S-1) or medium oil alkyds to give thixotropic decorative coatings
for both exterior and interior applications

High gel strength thixotropic resin. Use in combination with long

391 WP 55 69 Linoleic rich 55 Isoparaffinic solvent 1000 (2,500 S- ) 1
or medium oil alkyds to give thixotropic decorative coatings
for both exterior and interior applications

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 RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS
PERFORMANCE BENEFIT APPLICATIONS

VISCOSITY
SETTLING

SAGGING

VARNISHES
CORREC-

VARNISHES
PRIMERS
TROPIC
THIXO-

UNDER-

WOOD-
RATIVE

RATIVE
PAINTS
PAINTS

SOLIDS

STAINS
ALKYD

ALKYD
ALKYD

COATS

PAINTS
BORNE

BORNE
WATER

WATER
DECO-

DECO-

STAINS
ANTI-

BASED
BASED
TION
ANTI

HIGH
SUPPLY TYPICAL INCORPORATION

AND

AND

AND
REFERENCE TYPE
FORM USER LEVEL (wt%) METHOD

ANTISETTLE
CVP
Castor oil derivative Micronised powder 0.2-1.5 High shear

CRAYVALLAC Amide modified
MT castor oil derivative
Micronised powder 0.2-2.0 High shear

CRAYVALLAC
SUPER
Amide Micronised powder 0.5-2.0 High shear

CRAYVALLAC Low shear
PA3 WDA20
Amide paste Paste 0.5-2.0
and post addition
CRAYVALLAC Low shear
LA 250
Modified urea Liquid 0.1-1.0
and post addition
CRAYVALLAC Low shear
LA 350
Modified urea Liquid 0.1-2.0
and post addition
HYCRYL 0262 Acrylic emulsion Liquid Low shear
and post addition

Recommended Suitable

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 SURFACE MODIFIERS
PERFORMANCE BENEFIT

BLOCKING

ABRASION
MATTING

RUB AND

SETTLING
SCRATCH
TANCE

TANCE

TANCE
TANCE
ANTI-

RESIS-

RESIS-

RESIS-
RESIS-

ANTI-
HEAT
SUPPLY

MAR
SLIP
REFERENCE TYPE FEATURES
FORM

CRAYVALLAC
WN-1135
Modified PP Micronised wax Matting agent in wood coatings. At lower levels (0.5-1.5%)
improves slip and water resistance in coatings

CRAYVALLAC
WF-6010
PTFE/PE Micronised wax Versatile economic wax with fine particle size that offers
good lubricity, blocking and abrasion resistance

CRAYVALLAC
WW-1074
PE Aqueous dispersion High slip, abrasion and rub resistance

CRAYVALLAC
WW-1077
PTFE/PE Aqueous dispersion
Gives exceptional slip, scuff and rub resistance for demanding applications

CRAYVALLAC Good matting efficiency. Improves mar, rub and water

WW-9500
PP Aqueous dispersion
resistance as well as slip and anti-blocking

Recommended Suitable
PP: Polypropylene
PTFE: Polytetrafluroethylene
PE: Polyethylene

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