Calcium Octoate Over-Drier
Calcium octoate functions as an auxiliary over-drier in combination with primary driers, preventing wrinkling in thick paint films. Under HTS 3211.00.00.00 as prepared driers, it's supplied at 4-10% metal content in odorless mineral spirits. Ideal for industrial floor coatings and primers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure calcium salts without drier-specific formulation
Simple calcium compounds like oxides or chlorides are Chapter 28.
If blended with rust inhibitors for primer applications
Multi-purpose chemical preparations default to 3824.
If marketed for leather or textile finishing instead of paints
Surface-active preparations change heading based on principal use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit assay reports showing calcium content and organic acid ratio to validate prepared drier status
• Avoid bulk packaging over 5 gallons to prevent hazardous material surcharges
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Cobalt Octoate Drier
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Zirconium 2-Ethylhexanoate Drier
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Mixed Metal Drier Blend 8412
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Manganese Naphthenate Drier
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