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 25C
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 80F 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.
