Polycarbonate modified alkyds

Abstract

Polycarbonate was incorporated in castor oil and nigerseed oil alkyds of various oil lengths. Compatibility of polycarbonate with these alkyds was investigated. It was found that only a small amount (4 to 10%) of polycarbonate could successfully be blended with these alkyds. Film properties of these blends were examined and compared with those of amino alkyd blends, in order to determine the usefulness of the polycarbonate alkyd blends. It was observed that polycarbonate modified alkyds, even with a small amount of polycarbonate were superior in film properties as compared to amino modified alkyds, especially with respect to chemicals and physical properties.

Citation

Vinaik, J.K., Chandra, S. and Vasishtha, A.K. (1979), "Polycarbonate modified alkyds", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 8 No. 3, pp. 5-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb041470