SYNAQUA® 4804: versatile alkyd emulsion binder
SYNAQUA® 4804 is an APEO and ammonia-free short oil alkyd emulsion designed for use in a wide variety of coatings in which performance similar to solvent-based alkyds are desired. It offers the coatings formulator a low VOC option to develop the highest gloss products while giving the application feel of a solvent-based alkyd.
SYNAQUA® Waterborne Alkyd Emulsion
Paint Formulation Guideline
Typical coating applications
- High gloss trim paints
- Wall and ceiling paints from flat to high gloss
- Interior/ exterior primers for wood and metal
- Direct-to-metal coatings with anticorrosive properties
- Transparent and semi-transparent stains
Polymer design
- Short oil alkyd
- APEO and ammonia-free
- Low VOC capable < 50 g/L
Performance coating benefits
- High gloss potential and excellent gloss retention
- Very good hardness
- Quick dry time
- Low yellowing
- Good stability with anticorrosive pigments
- Good application characteristics
- Outstanding resin for blending with other technologies, including styrene acrylics, acrylics and polyurethane dispersions
SYNAQUA® 4804 Typical properties
| Total solids, % | 50±1.0 |
|---|---|
| Viscosity, CPS | 300 |
| Density | 8.9 |
| pH | 7.0 |
| Color | Milky white |
| Solvent | Water |
SYNAQUA® 4804 performance comparison
Comparison
The film performance of SYNAQUA® 4804 alkyd emulsion was compared to the performance of two commercially available alkyd emulsions.
Competitor A
Polyurethane modified, medium oil alkyd emulsion
Competitor B
Alkyd acrylic hybrid