Adhesives and Sealants Formulations with Driers / Dessicants

Driers/Desiccants facilitate ambient curing, improve depth of cure, and enhance adhesive performance in humid environments. Driers are used in maintenance adhesives, wood bonding systems, and field-applied construction adhesives. They can be clear solutions or fine powders that integrate invisibly into adhesive formulation 

Market trends show the development of more environmentally compatible drier systems and non-heavy metal drier systems addressing regulatory concerns. Types include metal carboxylates (often called metal soaps), molecular sieves, silica-based desiccants, and combination drier packages with synergistic effect.