Accelerator Cobalt Octoate

Product Details:

We are offering a wide range of high quality Accelerator Cobalt Octoate.

Type: Resin Accelerator
Chemical Name: Cobalt(II) 2-ethylhexanoate (Cobalt Octoate)
Appearance: Clear Purple to Violet Liquid
Concentration: 6% or 12% Cobalt content (as per requirement)
Solubility: Soluble in styrene, xylene, and most unsaturated polyester resins
Packing: 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L, 35 L, 200 L Drum
Usage: Used in GP, ISO, FRP resins for curing process with MEKP

Cobalt Octoate, commonly known as Cobalt Accelerator, is a metal-based curing accelerator widely used in polyester and fiberglass resin systems. It helps to speed up the hardening process of resins when used with a catalyst like MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide).

It plays a vital role in initiating polymerization at room temperature by reacting with MEKP. Without cobalt, the curing of polyester resin will be very slow or incomplete. Cobalt Octoate is widely used in FRP lamination, door manufacturing, fiberglass products, and casting applications.

• ✅ Essential for Curing Polyester Resins – Activates MEKP catalyst

• ✅ Improves Resin Reaction Time – Ensures faster setting and production

• ✅ Used in All FRP Applications – Doors, tanks, domes, castings, and sheets

• ✅ Stable & Easy to Use – Pre-mixed into resin or added before catalyst

• ✅ Available in Various Strengths – Commonly in 6% & 12% solutions

• 🧪 Mix 0.5% to 1% Cobalt Octoate into the resin before adding MEKP catalyst

• Do not mix directly with catalyst – always blend into resin first

• Always wear gloves, mask, and eye protection while handling

• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and oxidizers

• 🏭 FRP Product Manufacturing (Doors, Tanks, Panels)

• 🧼 Molded Articles & Decorative Resin Casts

• 🧱 Waterproofing & Construction Resin Mixes

• 🚪 Resin Lamination & Fiber Reinforcement

• 🖌 Art, Craft, and Model-Making Resin Work

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