Arakyd 4502 Short oil alkyd Arakawa Chemical Alkyd Resins >> Short-oil Coatings Xylene ARAKYD 4052 is short oil alkyd. It shows good hardness under low temperature and alkali resistance, high gloss. It is used in malamine baking enamel, lacquer. short oil alkyd. Shows good hardness, gloss and color retention. Used in malamine baking enamel, lacquer.