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Shreebond IBM-12 – IsoButylated Melamine Resin for Durable, Flexible Coatings

Shreebond IBM-12 – IsoButylated Melamine Resin for Durable, Flexible Coatings

SHREEBOND IBM-12 is a high-quality isobutylated melamine formaldehyde resin designed for use as a crosslinking agent in thermosetting coating systems. Its isobutylated structure offers enhanced flexibility, weather resistance, and chemical stability, making it ideal for can coatings, automotive topcoats, coil coatings, and metal finishes.

It is especially useful in systems requiring good metal adhesion, high gloss retention, and resistance to thermal cycling or outdoor exposure.

Technical Specifications

  • Appearance: Clear, viscous liquid

  • Non-Volatile Content: 58 ± 2%

  • Viscosity @ 25°C: 300–600 cps

  • Free Formaldehyde: ≤1.0%

  • Specific Gravity @ 25°C: ~1.10 g/cm³

  • Solubility: Soluble in alcohols, esters, ketones, aromatics

  • Shelf Life: 12 months in sealed containers under ambient conditions


Key Benefits

  • Excellent film flexibility with strong adhesion to metal substrates

  • High gloss and scratch resistance

  • Superior weathering and UV resistance

  • Suitable for high-solids and low-VOC systems

  • Broad compatibility with acrylics, alkyds, and polyesters


Applications

  • Can Coatings and Drum Linings

  • Automotive OEM & Refinish Coatings

  • Coil Coatings (topcoats and primers)

  • Appliance Coatings

  • Protective and Decorative Industrial Finishes

Use level: Typically 10–30% by weight, depending on resin system and desired performance.


Packaging

  • 200 kg MS or HDPE drums

  • IBC totes or ISO tanks for bulk orders

  • Export-friendly packing on request


Why Choose Shreebond IBM-12?
Shreebond IBM-12 offers the ideal combination of film flexibility, durability, and gloss retention, thanks to its isobutylated melamine backbone. Whether you’re formulating for metal cans, high-performance topcoats, or exterior coil lines, IBM-12 ensures reliable performance with better long-term aesthetics and environmental resistance.