SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers
Manufactured by Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers are high-performance organometallic catalysts designed to accelerate the oxidative drying of alkyd, oil-based, and air-drying coating systems. Available in cobalt, manganese, zirconium, calcium, zinc, and lead-free combination grades, they help manufacturers achieve controlled drying times, improved coating performance, and efficient production.
Product Overview
Engineered for Faster Drying & Reliable Coating Performance
SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers are organometallic metal carboxylate catalysts formulated to accelerate the oxidative curing of alkyd resins, linseed oil-based paints, varnishes, and other air-drying coating systems. Each metal performs a specific function during the drying process, allowing formulators to optimize surface drying, through drying, hardness, and overall coating performance.
Available as cobalt, manganese, zirconium, calcium, zinc, and lead-free combination driers, SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers are supplied in white spirit or compatible aliphatic solvents for easy incorporation into industrial coating formulations.
Industries & Applications
Supporting Manufacturers Across Diverse Coating Applications
SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers are widely used in decorative, industrial, and specialty coating formulations requiring controlled drying and curing.
| Industries | Applications |
|---|---|
| Alkyd Paints & Varnishes | Accelerate oxidative crosslinking in decorative and industrial alkyd resin coatings for improved drying performance. |
| Industrial Coatings | Used in primers, protective coatings, machinery paints, and topcoats requiring controlled drying times. |
| Wood Coatings | Enhance through-drying in furniture finishes, wood stains, sealers, and floor varnishes. |
| Printing Inks | Improve drying performance in offset and letterpress inks formulated with vegetable oils. |
| Linseed Oil Products | Accelerate curing in linseed oil-based paints, artists' colors, and specialty oil-based coatings. |
Product Specifications
| Property Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers |
| Chemical Type | Metal Carboxylate Salts (Metal Soaps) |
| HS Code | 38249900 |
| Metals Available | Cobalt, Manganese, Zirconium, Calcium, Zinc, Lead-Free Combinations |
| Physical State | Clear to Amber Liquid |
| Metal Content | Grade Dependent (Typically 6–18%) |
| Solvent | White Spirit or Aliphatic Solvents |
| Recommended Applications | Alkyd Resins, Linseed Oil Systems & Air-Drying Coatings |
Key Benefits
Optimized Drying Performance
Available in multiple metal grades to control surface drying, through drying, and coating hardness based on formulation requirements.
Consistent Manufacturing Results
Controlled metal content helps achieve reliable drying times and repeatable production performance.
Lead-Free Formulation Options
Combination grades support compliance with evolving environmental and regulatory standards.
Broad Formulation Compatibility
Easily integrates into alkyd, oil-based, and air-drying coating systems without disrupting production processes.
Flexible Product Range
Multiple metal combinations allow formulators to fine-tune drying characteristics for different coating applications.
Reliable Industrial Quality
Manufactured to deliver consistent catalyst performance across decorative, industrial, wood coating, and printing ink formulations.
Packaging & Certifications
Packaging Options
Certifications & Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products, and solutions here.
Contact UsWhat are SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers used for?
SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers are organometallic catalysts used to accelerate the oxidative drying of alkyd paints, varnishes, industrial coatings, wood finishes, and printing inks.
Which metal driers are available?
SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers are available in Cobalt, Manganese, Zirconium, Calcium, Zinc, and lead-free combination grades to meet different formulation requirements.
How do paint driers improve coating performance?
They accelerate the curing process, helping coatings dry faster while improving hardness, durability, and production efficiency.
Are lead-free paint driers available?
Yes. SHIVASOL™ offers lead-free combination driers designed to support regulatory compliance while delivering reliable drying performance.
Which industries commonly use Paint Driers?
They are widely used in decorative paints, industrial coatings, wood finishes, protective coatings, printing inks, and linseed oil-based products.
What packaging options are available?
SHIVASOL™ Paint Driers are supplied in 25 kg jerry cans, 200 kg drums, IBC containers, and customized packaging based on customer requirements.
How can I request a quotation or technical assistance?
Share your coating formulation, application requirements, and production volume with our team. We’ll recommend the most suitable SHIVASOL™ Paint Drier grade and provide a customized quotation.
