FRP Grade Cobalt Octoate is used as suitable promoter for improving the curing standard and in quickening curing process of vinyl ester resin and polyester in presence of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. Also referred as accelerator, this chemical acts as a suitable drying factor during coating formulation. Due to its shrink forming tendency, FRP Grade Cobalt Octoate is used in combination with other types of auxiliary dryers. Presence of cobalt octoate prevents moisture ingress of paint based film which in turn enhances glossiness of paint.