Cobalt Octoate

A Cobalt Octoate is primary/active drier Cobalt drier is the most widely used drier in coating It is primarily an oxidation catalyst that acts on top of the coated film. It is the most active surface drier. Cobalt effects rapid surface drying and is generally used in conjunction with auxiliary driers. It is compatible with all surface coating media. The octoate being the most effective drier, promotes polymerization of media, hardens the paint film, improves gloss and water resistance, and reduces film brittleness. Cobalt Octoate is basically a metal caroxylate used to accelerate the drying process like linseed oil.