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Borchi® Dragon Low VOC

Borchi® Dragon Low VOC is a high-performance, low-VOC, low-odor, cobalt-free metal-ligand catalyst that demonstrates balanced price and performance in solvent-based and solvent-free alkyd formulations.   Compared to low-VOC alternative driers, the catalyst offers:
  • fast drying times
  • higher flash point (enabling safer handling)
  • reduced yellowing
  • better hardness
  Borchi® Dragon Low VOC contains only 2% VOC content (based on ASTM D2369 standards) and is up to 92% biobased carbon (based on ASTM D6866-24 B standards).   View data against competitive drying solutions.   cobalt-free drier high-performance catalyst that is low VOC and for high solids alkyd coatings  
Use with Oxime-Free Anti-Skins
When anti-skins are needed in an alkyd formulation, Borchi® Dragon Low VOC can be used with Ascinin® oxime-free anti-skins to enable enhanced skin prevention, storage stability, and minimal effect on dry times. With oximes facing regulatory scrutiny, this combination can help improve product labeling.

Physical Characteristics

Appearance  Brown to amber liquid 
Viscosity  Max. 150 mPa·s (informative) ISO 3219 (A) (20 °C)
Density  Approx. 0.93 g/cm3 (informative) DIN 51757 (20 °C)

Features

  • Faster drying times particularly in long oil alkyds
  • Allows for <350g/L alkyd formulation with higher oil content
  • Fast drying in adverse ambient conditions down to 40°F (4.4 °C)
  • Reduction in complexity of drier package in formulation
  • Reduced yellowing and brighter whites when compared to cobalt driers
  • Provides wrinkle-free appearance when utilized with thick film applications

Applications

  • Coatings
    • Wood
    • Industrial
    • Protective and Marine
    • Architectural
    • Automotive

Dosage

All resin systems are unique and will require the level of Borchi® Dragon Low VOC to be optimized for the best cost and dry performance. We recommend using a ladder study starting at 0.5 % up to 3 % of Borchi® Dragon Low VOC as supplied on resin solids. Optimized dosage must be determined as excessive Borchi® Dragon Low VOC could reverse dry performance. Borchi® Dragon Low VOC should be added as one of the last ingredients before the Anti-Skinning agent.

Storage

Protect from the effects of weathering and store at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C. Color of product varies on storage.

Safety

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

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Availability : Americas, EMEA
Media : Solvent-based
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For chemical inventory status, please review section 15 of the current SDS.

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For additional regulatory information, please contact regulatory@milliken.com.

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