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.

Troymax™ Zirconium 18 by Arxada is a zirconium carboxylate drier derived from mixed synthetic acids and supplied in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent. It is designed for use as an auxiliary drier.

• It promotes through-drying when used in combination with active driers.
• It serves as an effective replacement for lead driers in applications where regulations restrict the use of lead.
• It provides improved gloss and color development.
• It has recommended dosage levels between 0.1% and 0.3% zirconium metal and levels up to 0.9% zirconium metal for high-solids alkyd systems.
• It is used in coating systems.

Troymax™ Manganese 12 by Arxada is a manganese salt of saturated branched C8 acids in aliphatic hydrocarbons. It functions as a reaction initiator in coating systems. It promotes surface drying and through-drying properties.

• It is suitable for use in pigmented coating systems, as it may cause discoloration in pale-colored or clear coatings.
• It can be used with secondary driers such as zirconium, barium, or zinc.
• It can be used in pigmented coatings, architectural paints, industrial coatings, and stains.
• It has a manganese addition of typically between 0.01 and 0.05% metal based on the vehicle solids of the coating in conventional alkyd formulations.

Troymax™ Manganese 6 by Arxada is a manganese carboxylate of mixed synthetic acids in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent. It functions as a catalyst to increase the rate of air-initiated oxidative drying in coatings.

• It increases the rate of air-initiated oxidative drying in coatings.
• Its activity is not as adversely affected by lower temperatures.
• Troymax™ Manganese 6 is utilized in coatings.
• It has a normal usage level between 0.02% and 0.1% of manganese metal.

Troymax™ Manganese 9 by Arxada is a manganese carboxylate of mixed synthetic acids in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent. It functions as a catalyst to increase the rate of air-initiated oxidative drying in coatings.

• It increases the rate of air-initiated oxidative drying in coatings.
• Its activity is not as adversely affected by lower temperatures.
• Troymax™ Manganese 9 is utilized in coatings.
• It has a normal usage level between 0.02% and 0.1% of manganese metal.

SUPER DRY 1000 by Eagle Specialty Products is a drier designed to replace cobalt drier in systems where cobalt may cause adverse side effects. It reduces discoloration of polyurethane during storage and improves the alkali resistance of polyurethane films.

• It helps prevent loss of dryness and significantly reduces yellowing in air-dry alkyd finishes.
• It is used in oil-modified polyurethanes, alkyd-modified polyurethanes, and conventional alkyd systems.

COBALT OCTOATE by Arihant Metallica is an active surface drier and oxidation catalyst. It is often combined with other auxiliary driers to provide uniform drying. As it is used in small quantity, it minimizes discoloration in paints & enamels as compared with other driers.

• It prevents atmospheric humidity from entering paint films, increasing gloss and reducing brittleness.
• This drier is a universal drier, which is essential in all media.
• Its deep blue color counteracts the yellow of oils and resins, enhancing whiteness.
• It is used in solvent and water-borne coatings and printing inks.
• Recommended dosage level of COBALT OCTOATE is 0.05 to 0.5%.

TIB KAT® 811 by TIB Chemicals is a primary drier. It promotes polymerization through drying. It also used in combination with auxiliary driers.

• TIB KAT® 811 is suitable for coatings dried at low temperature and high humidity.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.3% by weight.
• It has a shelf life of 1 year.

TIB KAT® 812 by TIB Chemicals is a primary drier. It is also used commonly in combination with auxiliary driers. It is suitable for coatings dried at low temperature and high humidity. It promotes polymerization through drying. The recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.3% by weight. TIB KAT® 812 has a shelf life of 1 year.