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.
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.
