Cobalt naphthenate is widely used in polyester resins and paint driers. It is used as a curing accelerator, cross linker catalyst for unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used in the production of adhesives, varnishes and waterproofing agents for textiles. Further, it is used as corrosion inhibitors, lubricants, and fuel additives. It plays an important role as oil drying agents.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.