Calcium octoate or calcium ethyl hexanoate is one of the most widely used compounds in the chemical and polymer industries. This substance is a metal salt of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, which is available in the market as a clear liquid or solid powder. Calcium octoate is used in many industries due to its function as an auxiliary drier and stabilizing additive.

Key features of calcium octoate

1. Physical state: liquid or solid powder
2. Flammable: Yes (caution is required in transportation and storage)
3. Stability against moisture: relatively low
4. Function: deep dryer, better pigment dispersion, increased color transparency 

The role of calcium octoate in the chemical industry

Supplementary dryer in industrial paints

Calcium octoate alone has limited drying performance, but when combined with main driers such as cobalt, magnesium or lead, it plays an important role in drying the underlying layers of paint. This function ensures uniformity in the paint drying process and increases the final surface gloss.

Improves pigment dispersion

In paint formulations, calcium octoate helps to moisten and evenly disperse pigments, especially in solvent-based paints. This feature makes the final color clearer, more uniform and free from haze

Increases the performance of lubricants and polymers

This compound is used in the production of lubricants, resins, PVC and industrial rubbers as a stabilizing and structural reinforcing additive and helps to increase thermal and mechanical resistance.

Industrial Applications of Calcium Octoate

1. Industrial Paint and Coatings Industry
2. Manufacturing of Alkyd and Polymer Resins
3. Printing Ink and Compound Production
4. PVC and Plastics Industries
5. Rubber and Polymer Products Production
6. Oil and Lubricant Industries
7. Textile and Leather Tanning

Advantages of Calcium Octoate

1. Deep and Effective Dryer of Undercoat Layers
2. Increases Color Gloss and Transparency
3. Improves Pigment Dispersion and Wetting
4. High Compatibility with Other Dryers
5. Improves Mechanical Properties of Polymers and Resins

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