CHS-Alkyd ST 551 N 50

An air-drying alkyd-polyester of pentaerythritol and phthalic acid modified by 55% soya bean oil fatty acids and polyamide, delivered as 50% solution in dearomatized white spirit. Has gel-like structure. Used as a binder for solventborne coatings applications for manufacturing of air drying synthetic paints for interiors and exteriors, due to its high thixotropy it is suitable for impregnating lacquers with thixotropic properties, furthermore, in combination with non-thixotropic drying alkyds in formulations of synthetic paints prevents the pigments and fillers sedimentation. Its shelf life is 12 months.