Tall oil fatty acid mixtures as a new approach to quality alkyds

Abstract

ConclusionsTall oil fatty acids may replace up to 50% of linseed or soya fatty acids, using the High Polymer Alkyd Technique, to obtain similar dry rates and resistances of conventional all‐linseed or soy long‐oil vehicles. Tall oil fatty acids also can be substituted for 25% of either linseed or soya fatty acids without adverse effects on the drying rates of conventionally prepared long‐oil alkyds.Tall oil fatty acids likewise may be used in conjunction with the alcoholysis type of alkyds by the use of the High Polymer Technique. These vehicles show properties similar to conventional resins prepared from linseed oil and improvements over resins based on soybean oil.