Potential of Virgin Coconut Oil in the Production of Lacquer Enamel Paint

摘要

Virgin coconut oil, which can only be achieved by using fresh coconut meat or what is called non-copra, is widely produced in the Philippines. Paint, the group of emulsions generally consisting of pigments suspended in a liquid medium is used as decorative or protective coatings. Paint is usually formulated with a binder using linseed, soya, safflower oil or refined coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil has not yet been explored as a binder but its usage in the paint industry can contribute to the upliftment of the economic status of small scale-entrepreneurs. Virgin coconut oil, abundant in the Philippines, is investigated as potential binder in the production of white lacquer and clear gloss lacquer enamel paint. After a formulation was identified using virgin coconut oil, the paint was mixed and evaluated in terms of manufacturing control tests, evaluation tests and evaluation of acceptability by end users. The properties of white lacquer enamel paint mixed with virgin coconut oil in terms of density, 4.57 kg/gal; flexibility; gloss, 79.1~0; drying time, 12 hrs; and resistance to chemicals showed comparable results with paint mix with refined coconut oil. The properties of clear gloss lacquer enamel mixed with virgin coconut oil in terms of density 3.62 kg/gal; gloss,71.5~0; flexibility and drying time in 6 sec. showed comparable results with paints prepared with refined coconut oil The evaluation of acceptability by end users from different industries showed favorable results. In conclusion, virgin coconut oil can be used as a potential binder in the production of lacquer enamel paint.