Alkyd Resins from Acrylated Prepolymerised Rubberseed Oil

Abstract

Abstract Rubberseed oil (RSO) was polymerised at different temperatures viz. 60, 90 and 230°C using various percentages of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and Azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as free radical catalysts. This polymerised RSO was then subjected to acrylation by using MMA as an acrylic monomer and BPO as free radial initiator. The viscosities of the acrylated oil samples were examined. Alkyd resins were prepared from as is and acrylated RSO samples. The physical properties and air dried and baked film properties of these alkyd resins were studied and compared.