Primary (Active) Driers for Coatings and Inks

ADDITOL® dry CF103 by allnex is cobalt- & solvent-free, primary drier based on accelerated manganese. It possesses low VOC, reduced odor and high flash point. It is a ready to use product with excellent compatibility and easy incorporation in solvent-borne & water-based alkyd stains/impregnations & paints, natural oils and conventional printing inks. It has outstanding set & through dry performance and allows leveling and substrate wetting without strong wrinkling tendency. It allows utilization in areas with high safety measures and long-lasting drying performance with strongly reduced loss of dry effect. It is recommended to combine with auxiliary driers such as ADDITOL® dry CF 200 (Li/Zr) or ADDITOL® dry CF 300 (Ba/Zr). The recommended dosage of 0.3-0.9 %, calculated on solid binder, is recommended for medium solid and water-borne alkyds. Whereas ultra-high solid alkyds require up to 1.3 % calculated on solid binder. Recommended for ultra-high solid systems, architectural, anti-corrosive, façade, furniture, marine & protective, stain blocking, trim coatings, wall paints and wood stain applications. The shelf life of ADDITOL® dry CF103 is 365 days.

ADDITOL® dry CF100 by allnex is a ready to use, universal cobalt-free primary drier designed to have excellent compatibility and fast incorporation in all solvent- and water-based alkyd paints. It is based on twin accelerated manganese. It offers well balanced leveling, high hardness development, improved long-term dry performance during paint aging, less discoloration and very good anti-corrosion support in industrial DTM formulations.

• ADDITOL® dry CF100 enables labeling-free use in high quality architectural and protective coating applications using oxidative drying alkyds.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.3-0.9% for medium solid and water-borne alkyds and 1.3% for ultra-high solid alkyds, calculated on solid binder.
• It has a shelf life of 365 days.

Borchers® Deca Manganese 8 (oil) by Borchers (Milliken) is a manganese drier and used in solvent-based systems.

• It is formulated from metal salts of neodecanoic acids and promotes both surface- and through-drying.
• It can be significantly reduced under conditions of high atmospheric humidity, which may inhibit the drying action of manganese.
• Borchers® Deca Manganese 8 (oil) is commonly employed in the production of printing inks.
• The percentage addition of manganese, calculated on the metal content per resin (solid) is 0.01-0.05% Mn.

Borchers® Deca Manganese 6 by Borchers (Milliken) is a manganese drier used in solvent-based systems.

• It is based on metal salts of neodecanoic acids and promotes surface- and through-drying.
• It can be significantly affected by environmental conditions, as high atmospheric humidity may severely reduce the drying efficiency of manganese.
• Borchers® Deca Manganese 6 is commonly utilized in pigmented coating systems, including architectural paints, wood coatings, printing inks, and various industrial coatings.
• The percentage addition of manganese, calculated on the metal content per resin (solid) is 0.01-0.05% Mn.

6% Iron Hex-Cem® by Borchers (Milliken) is an iron-based primary drier for oxidation-curing coatings stored at high temperatures. It also acts as an adhesion promoter in anti-corrosion coating systems.

• It provides rapid surface drying, improved through-drying, and maximum efficiency at temperatures above 150°C.
• 6% Iron Hex-Cem® is applied in oil-based baking systems for cans and also in dark-colored baking systems.
• It is typically used at 0.1-1.0% iron (Fe).

6% Cobalt Hex-Cem® by Borchers (Milliken) is a cobalt-based rapid surface drier designed for oxidatively cured solvent-based systems. It catalyzes redox reactions that lead to the dissociation of hydroperoxides, involving a change in valence from Co²⁺ to Co³⁺.

• It ensures consistent through-drying of the paint film when applied alongside a secondary drier such as zirconium, barium, or zinc.
• 6% Cobalt Hex-Cem® is widely used in applications such as architectural paints, industrial coatings, stains, oil-based inks, and artist colors.
• The typical dosage level of cobalt is between 0.03-0.08% in conventional alkyd formulations.

Troymax™ Cobalt 6 by Arxada is an oxidation catalyst and acts as a surface or top drier. It is a cobalt carboxylate produced from a blend of synthetic acids, providing product stability and uniformity.

• It promotes oxidation-driven drying and can also function as a promoter in peroxide-initiated polymerization processes.
• It is generally used in combination with other metal carboxylates such as manganese, calcium, and zirconium.
• It is suitable for high-performance coatings, including architectural, decorative, OEM/industrial, traffic, and gel coat coatings, as well as inks.
• Troymax™ Cobalt 6 has a suggested usage level between 0.01% and 0.06% cobalt level.

Troymax™ Cobalt 12 by Arxada is an oxidation catalyst and acts as a surface or top drier. It is a cobalt carboxylate produced from a blend of synthetic acids, providing product stability and uniformity.

• It promotes oxidation-driven drying and can also function as a promoter in peroxide-initiated polymerization processes.
• It is generally used in combination with other metal carboxylates such as manganese, calcium, and zirconium.
• It is suitable for high-performance coatings, including architectural, decorative, OEM/industrial, traffic, and gel coat coatings, as well as inks.
• Troymax™ Cobalt 12 has a suggested usage level between 0.01% and 0.06% cobalt level.
• It has a shelf life of 60 months.

Troymax™ KC10 by Arxada acts as a drier for water-reducible alkyds and alkyd emulsions. It is a ready-for-use pre-complexed mixture of metal carboxylates. It functions as an alternative to cobalt as an unsaturated polyester promoter.

• It produces less discoloration than cobalt and provides greater resistance to gel time drift.
• Troymax™ KC10 is suitable for high-performance coatings, including architectural, decorative, OEM/industrial, traffic, and gel coat coatings, as well as inks.

Troymax™ Cobalt 6WD by Arxada is an oxidation catalyst and acts as a surface or top drier. It is a cobalt carboxylate produced from a blend of synthetic acids, providing product stability and uniformity.

• It promotes oxidation-driven drying and can also function as a promoter in peroxide-initiated polymerization processes.
• It promotes the drying initiation process, reduces drying time, and reduces set-to-touch and tack-free times.
• It is generally used in combination with other metal carboxylates such as manganese, calcium, and zirconium.
• Troymax™ Cobalt 6WD is suitable for high-performance coatings, including architectural, decorative, OEM/industrial, traffic, and gel coat coatings, as well as inks.
• It has a suggested usage level between 0.01% and 0.06% cobalt level.