A calcium salt of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, used as a drier in paints and coatings to accelerate the drying of oil-based systems. It is a light-colored liquid with good solubility in organic solvents.
31276-21-2
29157090
Liquid / Paste
C₁₆H₃₀CaO₄
~327.57
Limited shelf life, sensitivity to temperature, niche availability
Offers consistent metal content and free fatty acid control; supplies from verified Gujarat sources with batch-wise QC.
Paints & Coatings: Used as a surface drier and auxiliary drier in alkyd-based formulations; Printing Inks: Improves curing of solvent-based inks; Industrial Coatings: Enhances gloss and hardness development.
