UNSPSC 12352139: Cobalt octoate

Cobalt octoate is the most active surface drier. Cobalt effects rapid surface drying and is generally used in conjunction with auxiliary driers. It is usually added at 0.05 to 0.4 % based on vehicle solids. It is a strong oxidant It is compatible with all surfaces coating media. Molecular Formula C8H15CoO2

UNSPSC 12352139 Cobalt octoate, a Commodity-tier code, shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity directly aligned with its nominal scope. The three most recent opportunities tagged to this code involve structural metals procurement (Fort Worth aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel), law enforcement equipment (Sourcewell cooperative on behalf of multiple Washington and Minnesota counties), and park irrigation system installation (City of DeBary, Florida). Only the Fort Worth RFP addresses materials that fall within the metal-products family; the law enforcement and irrigation opportunities appear unrelated to cobalt octoate usage or chemical compounds for metal finishing or catalytic applications.

The Fort Worth RFP 26-0222, due July 23, 2026, seeks a non-exclusive as-needed agreement for structural metals with a 30 percent small business participation goal for vendors in the Tarrant County region and neighboring counties. Vendors must demonstrate five years' experience, comply with ASTM and ANSI standards, maintain 48-hour delivery capability, and carry $1 million commercial general liability coverage. The City will award on best-value criteria, with cost, small business participation, vendor experience, delivery capability, and local location preference weighted at 15, 25, 25, 20, and 15 points respectively. Beyond this single relevant solicitation, the code shows limited active procurement signals. Practitioners pursuing opportunities under this code should monitor Fort Worth and similar municipal purchasing offices for ongoing metals and industrial-chemical supply agreements, while recognizing that cobalt octoate itself—typically used in paint drying, polyester resin curing, or metal-treatment applications—may be procured under related commodity or chemical-supply codes rather than as a stand-alone item in state and local contracting.