Copper Naphthanate

Copper Naphthanate is a high performance specially drier having specific use in paint and other saturated and unsaturated ester media. Copper Naphthanate is widely used in marine paints because of its fungicidal and anti-fouling proper ties. In the presence of seawater, the Copper Naphthanate hydrolyzes slowly and produces Copper hydroxide and a complex of octoate. Copper hydroxide acts as toxicant and prevents the ship bottom from any bacterial or fungicidal settlements.

It is used in wood protective lacquers as it prevents rotting and mildew growth on timber. Its insecticidal property protects timber from termites, beetles and many other insects. It is also used in unsaturated polyester resin to improve the properties.