About Umicore

Umicore is a global leader in materials technology and specialty chemicals, with roots dating back to 1805 and its modern form established in 1989. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the company delivers advanced solutions for the paints and coatings industry through its Cobalt & Specialty Materials business unit. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, Umicore develops high-performance, eco-friendly ingredients that enhance drying efficiency, pigment dispersion, and overall coating quality while reducing environmental impact. Its portfolio for coatings includes metal carboxylates and driers (cobalt, manganese, zirconium, etc.), primary and secondary driers, anti-skinning agents, pigment dispersants, bio-based solvents, alkyd resins and binders, naphthenic acids, as well as specialty additives for decorative, industrial, protective, and marine coating applications.

Ecos ND15

Ecos ND15 by Umicore is a cobalt complex in 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol. Acts as a drier and catalyst. Possesses stability, hardness, skin formation, gloss and yellowing properties. Suitable for most drying oils, alkyd resins. Ecos ND15 is used in paints and inks.

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CROSSCORE 5000

CROSSCORE 5000 by Umicore is a medium-oil alkyd emulsion based on soybean fatty acid at 50% solid content. It is co-solvent and amine-free, fast drying with good hardness build-up and extreme gloss level. CROSSCORE 5000 is suitable for use in interior and exterior primers and topcoats for wood and metals, primers and topcoats for joinery applications and corrosion-resistant primers.

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VALIREX Zr 24% D60

VALIREX Zr 24% D60 by Umicore is zirconium carboxylate-based drier. It is available in yellow-orange color liquid form. It is used in coating applications.

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