Product Profile of Cobalt Octoate

Cobalt Octoate is extremely active and most widely used as a single drier in coatings. Cobalt Octoate is primarily an oxidation catalyst and acts as a surface drier. Cobalt Octoate is generally used in combination with other metals, such as manganese, zirconium, calcium and combinations of these metals. Cobalt Octoate minimizes discoloration in paints and enamels and is not affected by atmospheric humidity.

Applications of Cobalt Octoate:

• It is primarily an oxidation catalyst.

• Cobalt does not discolour white paints as the deep blue colour of the cobalt counteracts the yellow of the oils, resins and thereby enhances the whiteness of the paint.

• Capable of being used even as a single Drier.

• Acts as a surface drier.

• Cobalt is generally used in combination with other metals, such as Manganese, Zirconium, Calcium and Combinations of these metals.

• Cobalt is an effective accelerator for polyester.