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maleic resin [1 record]

Record 1 2018-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

Maleic resins. These resins are made by reacting maleic acid or anhydride with a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin in the presence of rosin or ester gum. They have very fast solvent release, good compatibility with nitrocellulose, and good sanding properties .... Maleic resins also have a fast dry and good color retention so that they can be used in quick-drying white coatings.

OBS

maleic resin: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
OBS

résine maléique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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