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Borchers® Deca Lithium 2

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Lithium drier for solvent-based and aqueous systems.

Functions: Drying Agent

Chemical Family: Lithium Salts

End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Waterborne Coating

Features: Excellent Storage Stability, Improved Hardness, Improved Stability, Low Viscosity, Reduced Wrinkles, Yellowing Resistance

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Secondary drier that yields best results when combined with Primary driers like e.g. Cobalt or Borchi® OXY – Coat
  • Yields improved through-drying and storage stability, especially in systems based on low molecular weight resins
  • Improves hardness of coatings and reduces their tendency to yellow and wrinkle

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Applications
  • Oxidative drying systems, including:
    • High-solid coatings based on low molecular weight binders
    • Conventional solvent-based and aqueous paints
Dosage
In our experience, the percentage addition of lithium, calculated on the metal content per solid binder, is approx. 0.01 – 0.10 % Li. The exact amount required depends on the binder used and should always be determined in preliminary trials.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear, low-viscous, colorless to yellowish liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.890 - 0.930g/cm³DIN 51757
Metal Content (Li)1.90 - 2.10%
Solvent (Containing max. 1% Aromatics)White-spirit
Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 1000mPa.sISO 3219 (A)
Non-volatile Content (2g, 3h, 105°C)65.00 - 77.00%ISO 3251

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

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

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe

Storage & Handling

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.