: Versatile for both industrial and decorative finishes.
: High oil content (>60%), flexible, and slow-drying; primarily used in architectural paints and wood coatings. Resins for Surface Coatings. Alkyds & Polyesters
The specialized text is a foundational technical manual in paint technology, detailing the chemistry, production, and application of these two critical resin families. While both are essentially polyesters, they are distinguished by their chemical modification and end-use performance. 1. Alkyd Resins: The Oil-Modified Workhorse : Versatile for both industrial and decorative finishes