Technical Specifications
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Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
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Non-Volatile Content: 55 ± 2%
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Viscosity @ 25°C: 150–300 cps
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Free Formaldehyde: ≤1.0%
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Specific Gravity @ 25°C: ~1.08 g/cm³
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Solubility: Alcohols, esters, ketones, aromatic solvents
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Shelf Life: 12 months when stored in sealed containers at room temperature
Key Benefits
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Fast-curing resin for quick production turnaround
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Produces hard films with decent gloss and durability
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Works well in low-cost, high-volume systems
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Compatible with alkyds, acrylics, and polyesters
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Useful in low-VOC and solvent-based coating formulations
Applications
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Metal Primers and Basecoats
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General Industrial Coatings
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Protective Coatings for Equipment and Machinery
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Packaging Drum Coatings
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Cost-effective Decorative Finishes
Suggested use level: 10–25% by weight, adjusted based on formulation goals.
Packaging
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200 kg HDPE or mild steel drums
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IBC totes / ISO tanks for larger volumes
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Export-compliant packaging available on request
Why Choose Shreebond BU-8?
If you’re looking for a reliable, economical crosslinker, BU-8 gets the job done. It’s the go-to solution for coatings that need speed, film strength, and cost control—without overengineering your formula.