Octa-Soligen^® 173

Physical Characteristics

Features

• The balanced ratio of the various metal contents of Octa-Soligen^® 173 yields optimum results in initial drying and through-drying
• Excellent drier stability
• Paints incorporating Octa-Soligen^® 173 are characterised 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 Octa-Soligen^® 173 to be between 2 and 5 % relative to solid binder, depending on the binder 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. Octa-Soligen^® Barium 12.5 and Octa-Soligen^® Calcium 10 are suitable for this purpose.

In paint systems which already contain zinc compounds, Octa-Soligen^® 173 should be used in preference to Octa-Soligen^® 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.