Cobalt Octoate Drier
Cobalt octoate is a metallic soap solution used as a primary drier in oil-based paints and varnishes to accelerate surface drying by promoting oxidation. It falls under HTS 3211.00.00.00 as a prepared drier, specifically designed to catalyze the polymerization of drying oils in coatings. This product is typically supplied as a 10% solution in mineral spirits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing synthetic organic driers as primary active ingredients
Heading 3801 covers artificial graphite and colloidal preparations, but some drier additives are classified there if not purely metallic soaps.
If imported as part of a multi-functional paint additive mixture
Complex chemical preparations not exclusively driers may fall under 3824 as other chemical products.
If supplied as pure inorganic metal compounds without organic modifiers
Unprepared metal salts or oxides used as drier precursors are classified in Chapter 28 as inorganic compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify metal content and solvent composition to confirm classification under 3211; pure metal salts may fall under Chapter 28
• Include technical data sheets showing drier activity (e.g
• drying time reduction) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs
• Watch for REACH compliance in EU markets and restrictions on cobalt compounds due to toxicity concerns
Related Products under HTS 3211.00.00.00
Zirconium 2-Ethylhexanoate Drier
Zirconium 2-ethylhexanoate is a non-toxic auxiliary drier used in low-VOC paints to promote topcoat drying without surface skinning. It qualifies under HTS 3211.00.00.00 as a prepared drier for paint and ink applications. Commonly used in architectural coatings for better film integrity.
Mixed Metal Drier Blend 8412
Commercial drier blend 8412 contains cobalt, zirconium, and calcium driers balanced for optimal drying in high-solids alkyds. Classified in HTS 3211.00.00.00 as prepared driers, this proprietary formulation reduces drying time by 50% in decorative paints. Supplied ready-to-use at 12% total metals.
Rare Earth Neodymium Drier
Neodymium octoate provides cobalt-free drying acceleration for environmentally sensitive paint applications. HTS 3211.00.00.00 covers this prepared drier used in wood coatings and automotive refinishes. Offers 70% of cobalt performance at lower toxicity.
Lead-Free Barium Octoate Drier
Barium 16% drier replaces lead in traditional paint formulations, providing through-drying without yellowing. Under HTS 3211.00.00.00 as prepared driers for industrial maintenance coatings. Essential compliance product for EU and California markets.
Manganese Naphthenate Drier
Manganese naphthenate serves as a through-drier in alkyd paints, promoting uniform drying throughout the film thickness. Classified under HTS 3211.00.00.00 as a prepared drier, it is typically a 6-10% solution that enhances the curing process in industrial coatings. This product is essential for high-performance varnishes and marine paints.
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.