Arakyd 1772 Short oil alkyd Arakawa Chemical Alkyd Resins >> Short-oil Coatings Xylene ARAKYD 1772 is short oil alkyd. It shows good hardening under low temperature and water resistance, high gloss. It is used in malamine baking enamel, lacquer. short oil alkyd. Shows good hardening under low temperature and water resistance, high gloss. Used in malamine baking enamel, lacquer.