Factors influencing the stability and film properties of acrylic/alkyd water-reducible hybrid systems using a response surface technique

► Water-reducible acrylated alkyds were evaluated by a design of experiment statistical technique. ► A number of pertinent properties including pot-life stability, hardness, impact resistance, flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance were reported. ► The factor of oil length dominated the properties of the acrylated alkyds when the alkyds were <50 wt% acrylate. ► Also, the hydrolytic stability of the alkyd was enhanced by the protective acrylate colloid.