Manage the drying process of each layer of alkyd paint coatings!
Cosa Chemistry offers surface, through and auxiliary driers under the ProDry brand to improve drying times and aid in color development for solvent-based alkyd paints.
We meticulously produce various types of single and composite driers with different metal percentages, solvents, and acid types to meet the needs of the market. Our technical team will assist you in determining the correct metal, ratio, and quantity for your products.
Surface Driers
Surface driers, also referred to as primary driers, are oxidation catalysts. The most commonly used metals in surface driers are cobalt, manganese, and iron.
ProDry Cobalt
Cobalt-based driers are the most effective and active surface driers. They promote rapid surface drying and can be used alone or with auxiliaries.
| Product Name | Solvent Type |
|---|---|
| ProDry Cobalt 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 1 | WS, D60, Toluene |
| ProDry Cobalt NEO 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 1 |
ProDry Manganese
Manganese-based driers offer moderate activity and support both surface and through drying, suitable for ink applications.
| Product Name | Solvent Type |
|---|---|
| ProDry Manganese 10, 8, 6 | WS, D60, SYME |
ProDry Iron
Iron-based driers are more common in oven-drying systems and ink applications.
| Product Name | Solvent Type |
|---|---|
| ProDry Iron 10, 8, 6 | WS, D60, SYME |