December, 2011

BECKOSOL® 2575-T-60
Product Code: 91902-00
Short Oil Alkyd

DESCRIPTION

BECKOSOL® 2575-T-60 is a short coconut alkyd resin solution for use as a baking vehicle in combination with
melamine resins or as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, butyrate, or vinyl lacquers.

APPLICATIONS

 High gloss baking enamels

 Plasticizer for lacquers based on nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate butyrate, or vinyl resins
 Exterior enamels and lacquers
 Furniture lacquers
 Enamels for metal equipment and fixtures

FEATURES

 Imparts hardness, flexibility, durability, excellent color, gloss, and retention of color, and gloss to industrial
finishes
 Shows good compatibility with variety of standard modifiers
 Produces enamels with excellent application properties and good stability
 Enhances color, color retention, and durability of nitrocellulose lacquers

PROPERTIES (preliminary – to be adjusted based on production history)

Type Non-Drying Alkyd

Percent Solids, Weight 59-61
Percent Solids, Volume 53 Approx.
Viscosity at 25C
Stokes 12.9 – 22.7
Gardner-Holdt X-Z
Reduced Viscosity at 50% in toluene J-M
Color, Gardner 3 max.
Acid Value, on Solids 10 max.
Pounds per Gallon, Solution 8.65 avg.
Pounds per Gallon, Solids 10.04 avg.
Solvent Toluene/xylene (36.2/3.8)

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, preferably under 80F to ensure a useful shelf life of at least six months.

Read the BECKOSOL® 2575-T-60 Material Safety Data Sheet before handling, storing, or using this product.