2017. LAUTH, H. (Dr. F. Wilhelmi Fabrik chemischer Product). [Driers.] German Patent 698,654, Oct. 17, 1940; (Cl. 22 h-2). Chem. Abs., vol. 35, 1941, p. 6821.

Mixture of synthetic acids, byproduct of the Fischer-Tropsch process for synthesizing benzene, or preferably the middle fraction thereof, is heated with H₂O-soluble metal salts, for example, salts of Ca, Al, Zn, Cu, Hg, Mn, Co, Pb, Ce. The product is used as a drying substance for paints, lacquers, varnishes. It is preferable to clean the acid mixture with alkali before using it. Depending on the desired results, the following can be added: Resinates, oleates, linoleates, naphthanates. Several examples given.

LAWRIE, T. A. See abs. 3445, 3939.