Synthetic enamel is a solvent-based paint that dries to a hard, glossy film on wood and metal. It is made from alkyd resin, pigments, solvents and driers. Here you will find the enamel paint raw materials and explains what each one does.
A raw material list for enamel paint is short, but each part must be chosen to suit the others.
We help you choose grades and suppliers, set simple receiving checks and keep your formula stable from lot to lot. Choosing grades and suppliers for synthetic enamel raw materials is part of the sourcing guidance given by IPCS (Indian Paints Consulting Service).
Enamel Paint Raw Materials overview
Alkyd resin is the binder and sets gloss and hardness. Driers for alkyd paint are metal salts added in small amounts. Pigments give colour and hiding, and fillers are used in smaller amounts than in wall paint. Solvent carries the resin and sets the drying speed. Driers help the film cure by reacting with oxygen in the air.
Anti-skinning agent is often added so the paint does not form a skin in the can.
Types of enamel paint raw materials used in paint formulations
| Type | What it does | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Alkyd resin | Binder; sets gloss and hardness | Synthetic enamel and gloss paint |
| Pigments | Colour and hiding | Titanium dioxide and colour pigments |
| Solvents | Carry the resin and set the drying time | Mineral spirit and xylene |
| Driers | Speed up curing of the film | Alkyd enamel |
| Additives | Anti-skin, anti-settling and flow | All enamels |
Applications of Enamel Paint Raw Materials
Resin, solvent and drier work as a set.
Choosing enamel paint raw materials for a paint formulation
What to compare
- Raw material list for enamel paint: resin, pigment, solvent, drier, additives
- Which driers for alkyd enamel: use the supplier's recommended metal drier set
- Solvent for synthetic enamel: mineral spirit or xylene by resin and speed
- Resin solids and viscosity
- Safe storage
Quality checks on receipt
- Resin solids and viscosity
- Colour and acid value where specified
- Solvent distillation range
- Compare with the approved sample
Storage and handling
Store resin, solvent and driers in closed, labelled containers in a ventilated area away from ignition sources, with flameproof electrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the raw materials for enamel paint?
Alkyd resin, pigments, solvents, driers and additives such as anti-skinning agent.
What is alkyd resin for enamel?
The binder that forms the hard, glossy film and cures with the help of driers.
Which driers for alkyd enamel?
A metal drier set recommended by your supplier for the resin. Test the drying time in your formula.
Which solvent for synthetic enamel?
Mineral spirit for milder odour and slower evaporation, or xylene for stronger and faster.
What is the raw material list for enamel paint?
Resin, titanium dioxide and colour pigments, solvent, driers and anti-skin agent.
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