Laropal® A 81

Laropal® A 81 by BASF is a condensed product from urea and aliphatic aldehydes. Used in combination with binders in many types of coating formulations and for manufacturing of solvent-based pigment pastes.

• It is an aldehyde resin for pigment dispersions and because of its excellent solubility and compatibility it can be used in many types of coating formulations.
• It improves gloss, hardness, body, adhesion and resistance to yellowing.
• Provides good pigment wetting and good heat resistance.
• Offers compatibility with alkyd resins, cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetobutyrate, vinyl chloride copolymers, chlorinated rubber and hydroxypolyacrylates.
• It is also compatible with melamine-formaldehyde resins, aromatic & aliphatic epoxy resins, hydrocarbon resins and phthalate plasticizers.
• Exhibits promotes the natural grain & color of wood, good elasticity and excellent toughness.
• Laropal® A 81 is used in automotive OEM, general metal and industrial coatings.