allnex’s SETALUX® 57-1612 can deliver strong performance without compromising quality, making it ideal for industrial coatings on metal and plastics.
allnex
has announced the launch of SETALUX® 57-1612, a hydroxyl-functional acrylic resin designed to offer exceptional versatility and high performance across a wide range of coating applications.
Engineered for VR primers and sealers, SETALUX® 57-1612 is also ideal as a VOC-reducing blending resin in clear coats, as well as in primers and sealers for vehicle refinishing. It is positioned as a toolbox resin for formulators seeking efficiency and regulatory compliance, including adherence to South Coast AQMD Rule 1151 VOC content limits.
Key Performance Benefits:
- Fast cure:
Dry-to-touch and dust-free in just 15–20 minutes.
- Extended pot life:
Up to 5 hours for improved workability.
- Low VOC: 2.1 lb/gal, supporting compliance with strict environmental regulations.
- Excellent durability:
Strong UV and chemical resistance, with 1,000-hour salt spray performance.
- PCBTF/TBAc free:
Facilitates safer, compliant formulations.
“With SETALUX® 57-1612, formulators don’t have to choose between performance, compliance, and versatility. From primers to clear coats, across multiple substrates, this resin meets the most demanding requirements while helping customers achieve their VOC goals,” has stated Haidi Wang, Marketing Manager at allnex.