Borchers^® Deca Cobalt 7 aqua

Physical Characteristics

Features

• Based on metal salts of neodecanoic acid (neodecanoates)
• Catalyzes redox reactions and even small additions result in the dissociation of autoxidant hydroperoxides and to a change in valency from Co2+ to Co3+
• Initiates rapid surface drying

Applications

• Oxidative systems, including:
  • Architectural paints
  • Industrial coatings
  • Stains
  • Varnishes

Dosage

In conventional alkyd formulations, the cobalt amount is in the range of 0.03 to 0.08 % metal, calculated on the solid binder. In paints and varnishes Borchers^® Deca Cobalt mostly is combined with Borchers^® Deca Zirconium and Octa-Soligen^® Calcium 10, basic. In printing inks, a combination of Borchers^® Deca Cobalt and Borchers^® Deca Manganese is recommended. The cobalt amount is in the range of 0.03 to 0.05 % metal, calculated on the solid binder. Irrespective of these guidelines, the addition should always be determined in preliminary trials. In the case of Borchers^® Deca Cobalt 7 aqua, suitable secondary driers are Borchers^® Deca Zinc 10 aqua and Octa-Soligen^® Zirconium 10 Aqua.

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.