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A New High-Performance Alternative to Cobalt Driers

A novel, cobalt-free drier featuring manganese neodecanoate and an amine ligand delivers faster drying times for alkyd coatings, reducing toxicity without compromising performance.

Hiroaki Nakano

October 10, 2024

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Cobalt carboxylates are commonly used as catalysts for the oxidative crosslinking of alkyd resins, which accelerate the drying of paints, inks, and coatings. Despite their effectiveness, alternatives are increasingly sought after.

Alternative Cobalt Drier from Dura Chemicals Inc.

February 1, 2021

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DriCAT CV120 offers improved performance and regulatory advantages over competitive drier technology.

Answer to Al's Arrested Alkyd Development

Keith M. Moody

January 2, 2020

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Even though the coating properties of the new alkyd formulation matched perfectly the properties of the old formulation, what had been the unforeseen consequence of changing one oil for another in the formulation?

Manganese-Based Driers from Sun Chemical

January 1, 2020

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The DICNATE SG Series of manganese-based driers offers enhanced catalytic performance for paints and inks.

Al’s Arrested Alkyd Development

December 6, 2019

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Even though the coating properties of the new alkyd formulation matched perfectly the properties of the old formulation, what had been the unforeseen consequence of changing one oil for another in the formulation?

OMG Highlights Zero-VOC Curing Agent

May 8, 2012

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OMG is highlighting Borchi® OXY – Coat at Booth #2111. This novel curing agent for coatings cures oxidatively, including resins based on bio-renewable resources.

Driers for Alkyd Coatings - an Overview

Dr. inż. Maciej Umiński

September 1, 2011

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Driers as paint additives are commonly used to promote curing of alkyd solventborne and waterborne coatings.

Cobalt-Free Catalyst Gives New Life to the Alkyd Coatings Market

Shelley Parkerson

March 1, 2011

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This article highlights a new cobalt-free catalyst that helps to achieve the necessary cure time as well as improve properties associated with water-based, high solids alkyds and alkyd-modified resins.