Description

Castor Oil, Dehydrated, Polymer With Glycerol, Me Methacrylate And Phthalic Anhydride is a specialized, high-performance alkyd resin derived from modified castor oil. This engineered polymer offers a unique combination of flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance, making it a critical component in advanced coating formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the industrial coatings, specialty adhesives, and high-durability ink sectors seeking to enhance product performance and durability.

Application

• Industrial and Protective Coatings: As a key resin binder in high-performance paints and varnishes for metal, wood, and plastic substrates, providing excellent gloss, adhesion, and resistance to weathering and chemicals.
• Specialty Adhesives and Sealants: Used to formulate flexible, durable adhesives with strong bonding properties for automotive, construction, and assembly applications.
• Printing Inks: Serves as a resin vehicle in high-quality flexographic and gravure inks, contributing to gloss, rub resistance, and substrate adhesion.
• Plasticizers and Modifiers: Acts as a polymeric plasticizer or modifier to improve the flexibility and impact resistance of other polymer systems, such as PVC or nitrocellulose.
• Electrical Insulating Varnishes: Employed in the formulation of wire enamels and insulating coatings due to its good dielectric properties and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Castor Oil, Dehydrated, Polymer With Glycerol, Me Methacrylate And Phthalic Anhydride
CAS No.	125826-23-5
Molecular Formula	Complex Polymer (Contact for details)
Molecular Weight	Varies by grade (Contact for details)
Synonyms	Dehydrated Castor Oil Alkyd Resin; DCO-Modified Alkyd Resin; Glycerol Phthalate Alkyd, Castor Oil Modified; Alkyd resin from dehydrated castor oil, glycerol, methyl methacrylate, and phthalic anhydride; Methyl methacrylate-modified castor oil alkyd; Polymeric plasticizer from castor oil; DCO Alkyd Resin; Castor oil alkyd copolymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Castor Oil, Dehydrated, Polymer is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested against key parameters including acid value, viscosity, color, and solids content to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flame. Under these conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Viscous liquid, clear to slightly hazy
Color (Gardner)	≤ 6
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 10
Viscosity (Gardner-Holdt)	Z2 - Z6
Non-Volatile Matter (%)	70 ± 2
Solvent	Xylene / White Spirit

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.