| abstract |
Aspects of the disclosure include a drying agent that includes a metal organic salt of an α-hydroxy acid for use as a drier in liquid (e.g., coatings, inks, lubes, greases) compositions. Compositions having a waterborne or oil-based composition and a drying agent are also described. Also provided are methods of producing a coating on a surface, by applying to the surface a composition having a drying agent that includes a metal organic salt of an α-hydroxy acid. Methods for preparing an air-drying composition by combining a waterborne or oil-based composition and a drying agent having a metal organic salt of an α-hydroxy acid are also described. |