Acid cured two pack UF Alkyd Clear Formulation

A Two-Pack Acid-Cured Urea-Formaldehyde Alkyd Clear Coating Formulation is designed for professional wood finishing where hardness, chemical resistance, and aesthetic clarity are essential. This is often used in furniture, parquet flooring, and high-end cabinetry.

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✅ Two-Pack Urea-Formaldehyde Alkyd Clear – Formulation

Pack A – Base (Resin Component)

Raw Material	Function	% by weight
Short Oil Alkyd Resin (50–60% solids)	Film former	30.0
Urea-Formaldehyde Resin (60% solids)	Crosslinker	25.0
Butylated Melamine Resin	Toughness / Hardness	7.0
Butyl Acetate	Solvent	10.0
Isobutanol	Flow & co-solvent	5.0
Silicone Leveling Agent	Flow modifier	0.3
Polyurethane-compatible Defoamer	Foam control	0.3
UV Absorber (if exterior durability needed)	Light stability	0.5
Cellulose Acetobutyrate (optional)	Rheology / leveling	2.0
Xylene	Solvent adjuster	To 100%

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Pack B – Hardener (Catalyst Component)

Raw Material	Function	% by weight
p-Toluenesulfonic Acid (PTSA, 10% in IPA)	Acid catalyst	10.0
Isopropyl Alcohol	Solvent carrier	90.0

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⚙️ Mixing & Application

• Mixing Ratio (A:B) → 100:5 to 100:10 by weight, depending on required reactivity.
• Pot Life → 6 to 8 hours at 25°C
• Application → Spray or brush, preferred with spray for uniform finish
• Drying Schedule:
  • Dust free: 30 minutes
  • Tack free: 2 hours
  • Hard dry: 8–12 hours at 25°C
  • Full cure: 5–7 days

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🎯 Performance Characteristics

• Gloss: High (90+ @ 60°) or adjustable with matting agents
• Hardness: Pencil H–2H after full cure
• Chemical resistance: Good (alcohol, water, mild detergents)
• Shelf life:
  • Pack A: 6–12 months
  • Pack B: 6 months (store in cool, dry conditions)

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