Borchers^® Deca 173

Physical Characteristics

Features

• The balanced ratio of the various metal contents of Borchers^® Deca 173 yields optimum results in initial drying and through-drying
• Excellent drier stability
• Paints incorporating Borchers^® Deca 173 are characterized by better drying times particularly at high atmospheric humidity and low temperatures
• Low viscosity
• Outstanding brightness, good gloss and excellent hardness

Applications

• All binder systems that that dry by oxidation, especially:
  • White and light-colored paints
  • Automotive refinish coatings

Dosage

Applications Development trials showed the necessary addition of Borchers^® Deca 173 to be between 2 and 5 % relative to solid resin, depending on the resin and the pigment system. This is equivalent to a cobalt content of 0.024 to 0.060 %. When using pigments which retard the drying process such as carbon black or toluidine red, a higher dosage or special stabilization may be necessary. Borchers^® Deca Barium 12.5 and Octa-Soligen^® Calcium 10, basic are suitable for this purpose. In paint systems which already contain zinc compounds, Borchers^® Deca 173 should be used in preference to Borchers^® Deca 203.

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.