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Discover Umicore as Your Trusted Industrial Alkyd Resin Manufacturer for Coatings!
Alkyd binders are a resinous material, frequently used in solvent-based paints and coatings as film-forming agents. As their name suggests, binders are vital to hold all components of paints together. Alkyds are beneficial for creating a smooth, glossy, and durable finish that is resistant to wear and tear, making them particularly suitable for decorative applications, industrial applications, anti-corrosion coatings, and wood finishes. One of the significant advantages of using alkyd resins in coatings is their modifiability with other materials to boost properties like hardness, chemical resistance, and water resistance.
The choice of binder depends on the specific application and performance requirements of the coating. Explore our portfolio, consisting of different types of binders: waterborne alkyds (micro alkyd emulsions) and modified & non-modified solvent-based alkyds.
Waterborne Alkyds - (Micro) Alkyd Emulsions
In our portfolio, we offer two types of alkyd emulsions, also known as water-based alkyds: internally emulsified micro alkyd emulsions (VALIRES HA) and externally emulsified medium oil alkyd emulsions (CROSSCORE).
Our internally emulsified alkyd emulsions are urethane-modified, while our externally emulsified alkyd emulsions are developed by dispersing the alkyd polymer in water and stabilizing it with a surfactant.
Using alkyd emulsions is especially advantageous for durable, outdoor applications. Furthermore, they also provide a low VOC (volatile organic compounds) solution.
| VALIRES HA 040.01 | Internally emulsified micro alkyd emulsion at 40% solids. Used for primers, top-coats, wood stains, stoving finishes, anti-corrosion coatings, deco paints, varnishes.... |
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| VALIRES HA 040.02 | Internally emulsified micro alkyd emulsion at 40% solids. Used for primers, top-coats, wood stains, stoving finishes, anti-corrosion coatings, deco paints, varnishes.... Improved film formation and resistance to scissing. |
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| VALIRES HA 040.03 | Internally emulsified micro alkyd emulsion at 40% solids. Used for primers, top-coats, wood stains, stoving finishes, anti-corrosion coatings, deco paints, varnishes.... Improved drying time and initial hardness, improved compatibility with anti-corrosion additives. |
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| VALIRES HA 040.15 | Internally emulsified micro alkyd emulsion at 40% solids. Used for primers, top-coats, wood stains, stoving finishes, anti-corrosion coatings, deco paints, varnishes.... Improved drying time and initial hardness. |
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| CROSSCORE 5000 | Externally emulsified micro alkyd emulsion at 50% solids. Typically used for metal coatings, wood lacquers, wood stains and wood oils. |
Bio Alkyds for a Sustainable Future in Alkyd-based Paints
At Umicore, we're committed to directing our research and development towards a more sustainable future. Within our alkyd resins portfolio, we've developed a solution based on vegetable raw materials that achieves 80% bio-based content.
But we don't plan to stop there. We are currently developing a second-generation version that will approach our 100% bio-based content goal!
| VALIRES RB 085.88 | Soybean-based long oil alkyd at 85% solids. Composed out of 80% bio-based content. |
Medium Oil Alkyds – Non-modified, Solvent-based
| VALIRES RE 040.44 | Medium oil alkyd at 40% solids. Used for semi-gloss finishes, undercoats, flat wall finishes. Good color retention and fast drying time. |
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| VALIRES RE 050.87 | Medium oil alkyd at 50% solids. Used for fast-drying finishes with excellent color retention. |
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| VALIRES RX 255.04 | Medium oil alkyd at 55% solids. Used for air-drying, industrial primers and finishes. |
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| VALIRES RE 065.58 | Medium oil alkyd at 65% solids. Used for wood varnishes (e.g., boat coatings). Low-odor version. |
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| VALIRES RE 065.82 | Medium oil alkyd at 65% solids. Used for decorative finishes with excellent color retention. |
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| VALIRES RS 065.58 | Medium oil alkyd at 65% solids. Used for decorative primers and top coatings. |
Long Oil Alkyds – Non-modified, Solvent-based
| VALIRES RD 100.34 | High solids long oil alkyd at 96% solids. Reactive diluent, lowers VOC of air-drying medium to long oil-alkyd based coatings. |
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| VALIRES RD 300.25 | High solids long oil alkyd at 100% solids. Reactive diluent. |
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| VALIRES RE 060.66 | Long oil alkyd at 60% solids. Used for decorative alkyd enamel paints and varnishes. |
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| VALIRES RE 065.10 | Long oil alkyd at 65% solids. Used for highly durable wood coatings and stains. |
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| VALIRES RE 080.88 | Long oil alkyd at 80% solids. Used for high-quality, decorative gloss alkyd enamel paints. |
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| VALIRES RE 090.79 | High solids alkyd at 90% solids. Alkyd polymer to improve the flexibility of alkyd coatings for primers, undercoats and topcoats. |
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| VALIRES RE 170.06 | Long oil alkyd at 70% solids. Used for decorative alkyd enamel paints and varnishes. |
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| VALIRES RE 570.06 | Long oil alkyd at 70% solids. Used for decorative alkyd enamel paints and varnishes. |
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| VALIRES RO 100.02 | High solids long oil alkyd at 100% solids. Used for quality, decorative alkyd enamel paints. |
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| VALIRES RO 100.43 | High solids long oil alkyd at 100% solids. Used as grinding alkyd medium and resin to improve build and brushability of alkyd enamel paints. |
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| VALIRES RS 170.06 | Long oil alkyd at 70% solids. Used for varnishes and decorative systems. |
Modified, Solvent-based Alkyds – Thixotropic, Silicone and Urethane Alkyds
Thixotropic Alkyds
Thixotropic alkyds are resistant to sagging and dripping, which makes them ideal for applications where the coating needs to be applied to vertical or overhead surfaces. Our VALITHIX resins are polyamide modified alkyds with a shear-thinning property.
Certain gels or viscous fluids flow over time when shaken or agitated and then take a fixed time to return to a more viscous state. The longer the fluid undergoes shear stress, the lower its viscosity. This behavior is known as thixotropy.
The benefits of thixotropy in coating formulations include pigment suspension, ease of application, non-drip application, reduced sagging, and good leveling.
| VALITHIX TS 050.01 | Medium oil thixotropic alkyd resin at 50% solids. Hard gel, fast structure recovery. |
Silicone Alkyds
Silicone alkyds are formulated with modified alkyd resins that have been blended with silicone resins. This combination results in a coating that offers excellent durability, gloss, and adhesion.
In addition, they provide high-temperature resistance, water repellency, and weatherability. These properties make silicone alkyds particularly suitable for exterior applications.
| VALIRES SE 060.60 | Long oil silicone alkyd at 60% solids. High resistance to UV radiation and oxidation, outstanding exterior performance and weather resistance. |
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| VALIRES SE 080.20 | Long oil silicone alkyd at 80% solids. High resistance to UV radiation and oxidation, outstanding exterior performance and weather resistance. |
Urethane Alkyds
Urethane alkyds are formulated with modified alkyd resins that have been blended with urethane resins. This combination allows for significant formulation flexibility. It enhances drying performance, increases hardness, and enables a rapid viscosity cut, leading to higher solids in the final coating.
| VALITHANE RU 050.22 | Long oil aromatic modified urethane alkyd at 50% solids. Fast hardness build-up. |
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| VALITHANE RU 060.42 | Long oil aliphatic modified urethane alkyd at 60% solids. Used for high gloss exterior finishes. |
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| VALITHANE RU 060.69 | Long oil aromatic modified urethane alkyd at 60% solids. | |
| VALITHANE RU 060.85 | Long oil aromatic modified urethane alkyd at 60% solids. Based on tall oil fatty acid. |
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| VALITHANE RU 090.26 | High solids long oil aliphatic modified urethane alkyd at 90% solids. Used for decorative finishes. |
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| VALITHANE RU 100.21 | High solids urethane oil at 100% solids. Used as varnish modifier for impregnation systems. |
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| VALITHANE RU 100.38 | High solids long oil urethane alkyd at 100% solids. Emulsifiable resin. |
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| VALITHANE RU 100.65 | High solids urethane oil at 100% solids. Designed to increase solids content. |
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| VALITHANE RU 350.05 | Long oil aromatic modified urethane alkyd at 50% solids. | |
| VALITHANE RU 355.01 | Long oil aromatic modified urethane alkyd at 55% solids. | |
| VALITHANE RU 355.44 | Long oil aliphatic modified urethane alkyd at 55% solids. | |
| VALITHANE RU 490.25 | High solids long oil urethane alkyd at 90% solids. Used to boost solids content while controlling for the viscosity profile. |
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| VALITHANE RU 955.01 | Long oil aromatic modified urethane alkyd at 55% solids. | |
| VALITHANE RU 955.44 | Long oil aliphatic modified urethane alkyd at 55% solids. Non-yellowing. |
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Should you not find what you are looking for in our product overview, please note that Umicore offers tailor-made solutions to meet the demands of your specific formulation or process. We are making the difference by being quality-driven and willing to develop new products for specialty needs. As an experienced manufacturer of alkyd resins, we help you to create the right product. Our R&D department would be happy to assist you with analyses and testing to meet your demands. We additionally offer pilot plant capacity for a smooth scale-up of your tailor-made binder.
