Siccatives for curable liquid compositions

Transition metal complexes with heteroaryl substituted triazine ligands are used to enhance the drying process of air-drying compositions, addressing the balance between speed and color impact, suitable for coatings and molds.

WO2026080733A1 Publication Date: 2026-04-16DURACHEM INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/US2025/050293
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-10-11
Filing Date
2025-10-09
Publication Date
2026-04-16

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Technical Problem

Existing air-drying liquid compositions face challenges in achieving a balance between maximizing drying/curing speed and minimizing color impact, particularly when using transition metal complexes as drying/curing agents.

Method used

Incorporating transition metal complexes, such as cobalt, iridium, rhodium, ruthenium, copper, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and manganese compounds with heteroaryl substituted triazine ligands, to enhance the drying process while minimizing coloration in coatings and resins.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides effective acceleration of the drying process with minimal color impact, suitable for applications like coatings and molds, using compositions that include alkyd-based resins and crosslinkable media.

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Abstract

Transition metal complex siccatives are provided. Aspects of the siccatives include a transition metal complexed with a heteroaryl substituted triazine. Aspects further include siccatives having both a heteroaryl substituted triazine-transition metal complex and a transition metal-cyclic tetradentate ligand complex. Aspects of the invention further include compositions that include the siccatives, as well as methods of making and using the same. Aspects of the invention further include use of the siccatives as a catalyst in various syntheses.
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