Laropal® A-8L

Laropal® A-8L by BASF is a condensation product from urea & aliphatic aldehydes, 80% solution in 1-methoxy 2-propylacetate (MPA). It shows good pigment & substrate wetting, low solution viscosity and no yellowing. It is compatible with cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetobutyrate, chlorinated rubber and VC copolymers. It is suitable for acrylic resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde resins, alkyd resins, epoxy resins and hydrocarbon resins. It can be used for the manufacture of pigment pastes with a high pigment- and low VOC-content. It is designed for use in many types of solvent-based coating formulations and automotive, industrial and wood coatings. It exhibits excellent weather resistance and stability to heat. It is recommended for baking finishes neither causing odor nor discoloration and for outdoor applications & bright color shades. The shelf life of Laropal® A-8L is 12 months.