Synthesizing and characterization of alkyd resins Using a blend of soya oil {glycine max) and karawila seed Oil (momordica charantia) cultivated in Sri L

Abstract

The effectiveness of the blending of karawila seed oil with soya oil on the drying characteristic of the alkyd resins was studied. Monoglyceride process was used to synthesize the alkyd resins. The film properties of the alkyd resins were examined to find the optimum ratio of karawila oil to soya oil. A desired pencil hardness of 3H and a low drying time of 186 minutes were rendered for the blend of 30% karawila seed oil in soya oil.