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Enhanced Durability of Waterborne Alkyd Coatings Utilizing Cobalt-Free High-Performance Catalysts

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Oxidatively-cured materials such as alkyds and other unsaturated oils used for solvent borne enamels and stains are commonly cured with cobalt carboxylate catalysts. While many alkyds are made using sustainable and bio-renewable feedstocks, their high solvent requirements and toxic catalysts used offset many of the environmental benefits. Further, the use of cobalt carboxylates is under pressure due to their probable classification as carcinogens. 


The search for a cobalt substitute has been challenging. A replacement must not only be sustainable but must also be appropriate for all alkyd-based paints (solvent-based, water-based, and high solids), provide equal or superior paint properties when compared to cobalt driers, and be cost-effective. 


Register to watch this webinar to see comparative performance results of high-performance cobalt-free Borchi® OXY-Coat catalysts versus cobalt carboxylates in low VOC waterborne alkyds, and against water borne acrylic coatings. See the significant improvements in performance in many criteria, including corrosion resistance, resistance to UV degradation, abrasion resistance, and more.


Missed the live event? Register for this webinar and watch the recording now!


Joshua's Image Presented By:
Joshua Halstead

Length: 28 min

Why should you view this webinar?

    In this webinar, you will learn :
  • Sustainable and bio-renewable feedstocks being used today
  • Current status of cobalt carboxylates classification as carcinogen
  • Performance requirements of cobalt substitute
  • How cobalt-free Borchi® OXY-Coat meets stringent regulatory requirements
  • Comparative performance of cobalt-free catalysts vs cobalt carboxylates
  • Data on improved resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and UV degradation
  • Data on higher color, faster dry time, better gloss, lower haze

Who should view this webinar?

  • R&D managers
  • Coatings Formulators
  • Product Developers
  • Sustainability Director
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Presenter(s)

Joshua Halstead Global Applications Development Manager - Borchers: A Milliken Brand

Joshua's Image Joshua’s application development group is responsible for generating technical performance data for Borchers’ products as well as researching their mechanisms and chemistry to create new technology platforms. Josh has extensive experience in the industry and has spent over a decade working for large global coatings companies. He holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Cleveland State University and has multiple patents and publications.

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