An alkyd is a polyester modified by the addition of fatty acids and other components. They are derived from polyols and a dicarboxylic acid or carboxylic acid anhydride. Alkyd coatings have typically three classes based on the oil length in the resin: long, medium and short. Alkyds are used in paints and varnishes. They are the dominant resin or "b..

Our White Spirit is a specialty kerosene grade with good evaporation and solvency characteristics. White spirit is produced with an aromatic content providing good solvency, whereas is a de-aromatized grade providing flexibility where a lower aromatic content is needed. White Spirit supplied primarily into paints, cleaning products, timber treatmen..