Calcium Octoate

Linear formula

[CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2]2Ca

CAS No.

136-51-6

EINECS/ELINCS No.

205-249-0

Molecular Weight

326.49

Appearance

Clear colourless Liquid

Density

0.98 ± 0.02 @ 20⁰C

Viscosity

14 ± 2 @ 20⁰C

Metal content

9.9 - 10.1 %

Shelf Life

6 Months

Packaging

25Kg and 200Kg drum

Storage Temperature

5 - 40⁰C

Available in various percentages

3 and 5 %

Synonyms

2-Ethylhexanoic acid calcium salt; Calcium bis(2-ethyl hexanoate); Hexanoicacid, 2-ethyl-, calcium salt

Applications

Paints and coatings:
CALCIUM octoate BEING AN AUXILIARY DRIER, HAS LITTLE DRYING ACTION IN ITSELF BUT IS VERY USEFUL IN COMBINATION WITH ACTIVE DRIERS. it keeps film matrix open which allows more oxygen into the film and more solvent to escape early in the drying process. it IS GOOD WETTING AND DISPERSING AGENT AND HELPS IN DISPERSING PIGMENTS WHEN USED WITH ZINC. DUE TO IT'S HIGH WETTING FEATURE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE IN THE PAINTS BEFORE CRUSHING. CALCIUM IS OFTEN USED TO REPLACE LEAD WHERE TOXICITY OF LEAD MUST BE AVOIDED. it can be USED IN COMBINATION WITH ZIRCONIUM IN LEAD FREE SYSTEMS. In vehicles that show poor tolerance for lead, calcium can replace part of the lead with a larger amount of calcium to prevent the precipitation of the lead & maintain drying efficiency.