Name: Zirconium Drier 12%
Brand: Coatingsink
SKU: zirconium-drier-12pct
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is the recommended dosage of Zirconium Drier 12% in alkyd formulations?

Accepted Answer

Typical use level is 0.03–0.12% Zr on binder solids. Start at 0.05% and adjust based on film thickness and ambient cure conditions. Overdosing can cause surface wrinkling in thick-film applications.

Question 2

Can Zirconium Drier 12% fully replace cobalt drier in alkyd systems?

Accepted Answer

Zirconium functions as a through-drier and hardener rather than a surface drier, so it is best paired with calcium and/or bismuth auxiliary driers to achieve balanced surface and through-cure. For cobalt-free systems, combining with an iron or manganese surface drier is recommended.

Question 3

Is Zirconium Drier 12% compatible with waterborne alkyd systems?

Accepted Answer

This grade is solventborne (mineral spirits carrier) and designed for solventborne alkyd systems. For waterborne alkyds, select a specifically emulsified or water-dilutable zirconium drier grade.

Appearance	Clear amber liquid
Flash Point	> 61°C
Density (25°C)	0.96 g/ml
Viscosity (25°C)	< 50 mPa·s
Zirconium Content	12% Zr

Zirconium Drier 12%

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