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    Shreebond BU-8 LF – Low Free Formaldehyde Butylated Urea Resin for Safer, Fast-Cure Coatings

    SHREEBOND BU-8 LF is a low free formaldehyde butylated urea formaldehyde resin designed for thermosetting coating systems that demand both fast cure performance and lower emissions. It offers the same advantages as BU-8—quick drying, film hardness, and compatibility—while helping meet global compliance standards for formaldehyde content.

    BU-8 LF is ideal for general industrial primers, metal coatings, and protective paints where operator safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficiency are all priorities.

    Technical Specifications

    • Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

    • Non-Volatile Content: 55 ± 2%

    • Viscosity @ 25°C: 150–300 cps

    • Free Formaldehyde: ≤0.3%

    • Specific Gravity @ 25°C: ~1.08 g/cm³

    • Solubility: Alcohols, esters, ketones, aromatics

    • Shelf Life: 12 months (sealed, ambient storage)


    Key Benefits

    • Lower free formaldehyde content for safer handling and reduced emissions

    • Fast-curing and economical for high-throughput coatings

    • Good film hardness and surface finish

    • Compatible with standard resins like alkyds, acrylics, and polyesters

    • Suitable for low-VOC, high-solids systems


    Applications

    • General Industrial Primers

    • Metal Packaging and Drum Coatings

    • Machinery and Equipment Paints

    • Cost-efficient Protective Coatings

    • Low-emission formulations

    Use level: 10–25% by weight, based on system design and performance needs.


    Packaging

    • 200 kg MS or HDPE drums

    • IBC totes / ISO tanks for large orders

    • Export-grade and custom packaging available


    Why Choose Shreebond BU-8 LF?
    When you want fast performance without the high formaldehyde exposure, BU-8 LF gives you both. It’s a smart drop-in for industrial systems that need to meet stricter HSE guidelines without losing out on drying speed or durability.