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Octa-Soligen® 161

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Combination drier for oxidatively drying alkyd resins.

Functions: Drying Agent

End Uses: Solventborne Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds (Long Oil), Alkyds (Medium Oil)

Features: Improved Hardness, Low Viscosity

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Features
  • Developed for use in solvent-based systems that dry by oxidation
  • Ensures uniform drying of the paint film
  • The primary drier yields optimum surface drying
  • Improves hardness

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Applications
  • Solvent-based systems based on medium- and long-oil alkyds that dry by oxidation
Dosage
Application trials have shown the addition of Octa-Soligen® 161 to be between 2.5 and 5.0 %, calculated on the solid binder and depending on the binder and pigments used in the formulation.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear, low-viscous violet liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.990 - 1.030g/cm³DIN 51757
Metal Content (Ca)4.90 - 5.10%DN 55901
Metal Content (Co)1.60 - 1.75%DN 55901
Metal Content (Total)11.40 - 11.95%DN 55901
Metal Content (Zr)4.90 - 5.10%DN 55901
Non-volatile Content (2g, 3h, 105°C)52.00 - 64.00%ISO 3251
Solvent (Containing max. 1% Aromatics)White-spirit--
Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 200mPa·sISO 3219 (A)

Regulatory & 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.