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6% Iron Hex-Cem®

Iron drier

Physical Characteristics

Metal content Fe: 5.90 – 6.10 %
Non-volatile content 43.00 – 53.00 % ASTM D 1644
Viscosity A-5 to K ASTM D 2373 (25 °C)
Specific gravity 0.900 – 0.940 (25°C) ASTM D 1963
Weight per gallon 7.50 – 7.83 lb/gal ASTM D 1963

Features

• Primary drier
• Improves through-drying
• Develops full effect at high temperatures (> 150 °C)
• Rapid surface drying
• Acts as an adhesion promoter in anti-corrosion coatings

Applications

  • Coatings which dry by oxidation and are stoved at high temperatures, including:
    • Oil-based baking systems for cans
    • Dark-colored baking systems
  • Anti-corrosion coatings

Dosage

In our experience, the percentage addition of iron, calculated on the metal content per binder (solid), is approx. 0.1 – 1.0 % Fe. The exact amount required depends on the binder used.

Storage

Protect from the effects of weathering and store at temperatures below 50 °C. Once opened, containers should be resealed immediately after each removal of the product.

Safety

Please refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety.

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