All Combination Driers for Coatings and Inks

ADDITOL® VXW 6206 by allnex is a water-emulsifiable, ethoxylate-free nonylphenyl combination drier of cobalt, lithium and zirconium. It may be added as siccative to all water-borne oxidatively drying alkyd resin paints. ADDITOL® VXW 6206 is lead- and barium-free grade which provides good set-drying combined with an even through-drying. The recommended quantity to be added is 1.0-3.0% calculated on solid resin. The shelf life of this product is 730 days.

ADDITOL® XW 6533 by allnex is a water-emulsifiable, cobalt-free, combination drier. It contains a balanced metal combination which is necessary for an optimum oxidative drying. It may be added as siccative to all water-borne oxidatively drying alkyd resin paints. It offers good set-drying combined with an even through-drying. The recommended quantity to be added is 4-6%, calculated on solid resin. The shelf life of ADDITOL® XW 6533 is 730 days.

Octa-Soligen® 146 by Borchers (Milliken) is a combination drier for oxidatively drying alkyd resins. It improves hardness and exhibits uniform, optimum through-drying of the paint film. It delivers consistent drying performance even after prolonged storage of the coating.

• It is used in pale-colored formulations and conventional alkyd systems like alkyd urethane coatings, and high-solids systems.
• The recommended dosage level of Octa-Soligen® 146 is 3-5% based on solid binder content.

ADDITOL® XW 6555 by allnex is a non-toxic, low VOC combination drier. Offers excellent compatibility and fast incorporation in all waterborne and solvent borne alkyd paints. It is used in high quality architectural and protective coating applications using alkyds. The shelf life of ADDITOL® XW 6555 1 year.

ADDITOL® XW 6566 by allnex is a non-toxic, low VOC combination drier. Offers excellent compatibility and fast incorporation in all waterborne and solvent borne alkyd paints. It is used in high quality architectural and protective coating applications using alkyds. The shelf life of ADDITOL® XW 6566 1 year.

Octa-Soligen® 203 by Borchers (Milliken) is a special combination drier based on cobalt, barium, and zinc. It offers uniform through-drying and prevents wrinkling and skinning.

• It exhibits excellent drier stability and low viscosity.
• It is readily meterable and has a long shelf-life.
• It offers improved drying times even under adverse atmospheric conditions without causing cloudiness and precipitation.
• Octa-Soligen® 203 is used in all binder systems that dry by oxidation, including white and light-colored paints.
• The recommended dosage level is 2-5% based on solid binder content.

Octa-Soligen® 265 by Borchers (Milliken) is a special combination drier dissolved in oil or white spirit. It exhibits perfect synergy of cobalt and manganese, which ensures fast and optimal drying of the applied paints.

• Octa-Soligen® 265 is used in air-drying systems applied in very thin coats, especially for printing inks.
• The recommended dosage level is 3-5% based on the formulation.

Octa-Soligen® 69 HS by Borchers (Milliken) is a lead-free combination drier for VOC-reduced and high-solid coatings. It offers a balanced ratio of the metals cobalt and zirconium, which yields optimum results in respect of initial- and through-drying.

• It offers low viscosity and is readily meterable.
• It prevents cloudiness and precipitation.
• Octa-Soligen® 69 HS is used in binder systems that dry by oxidation, including white and light-colored paints.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.25-1% based on solid binder content.

Borchers® Deca 203 by Borchers (Milliken) is a special combination drier based on cobalt, barium, and zinc. It promotes uniform through-drying while preventing wrinkling and skinning.

• It offers excellent drier stability, low viscosity, and long shelf life.
• It improves drying even under adverse atmospheric conditions without causing cloudiness or precipitation.
• It is recommended for all oxidatively drying binder systems, particularly white and light-colored paints.
• Borchers® Deca 203 is typically used at 2-5% on solid resin, depending on the resin and pigment system.

Octa-Soligen® 173 by Borchers (Milliken) is a special combination drier based on cobalt, barium and zirconium. It exhibits a balanced ratio of the various metal contents, providing optimal results in initial drying and through-drying.

• It offers excellent drier stability, outstanding brightness, good gloss, excellent hardness, and low viscosity.
• It provides better drying times, particularly at high atmospheric humidity and low temperatures.
• Octa-Soligen® 173 is used in all binder systems that dry by oxidation, including white and light-colored paints and automotive refinish coatings.
• The recommended dosage level is 2-5% based on solid binder content.