Tyzor® 217

Tyzor® 217 by Dorf Ketal is a low toxicity and VOC free, aqueous solution of zirconium lactate, sodium salt. It is a water-based zirconium chelate, stable in water near-neutral pH. It acts as an effective as surface modifier and adhesion promoter, enhancing paper, glass, metal, pigments and other materials having oxidized surfaces. It can react with a variety of nucleophilic species such as -OH and -COOH groups. It is an effective crosslinking agent for carbohydrates (e.g., cellulose, starch and guar) and other functionalized polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol). Tyzor® 217 is suitable for waterborne paints (e.g., acrylic paints) and printing inks.