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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Product Benefits
The benefits of water-based clear coatings:
- On-trend, achieve desired looks
- Safe, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly
- GREENGUARD certifications
- Non-flammable
- Durability equivalent to traditional solvent products
- Excellent color stability and clarity
- Application-friendly and ideal processing times
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Area
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Catalyzing
For increased film hardness and chemical resistance, Hydroplus Waterborne Clear may be catalyzed at 1% by volume with a 50/50 blend of Waterborne (aziridine) Crosslinker XA4081 and deionized water. Stir the blend well. Additional catalyst volumes will not improve performance properties. When catalyzed, Hydroplus Waterborne Clear has a 24 hour pot-life. If no fresh material is added, you may catalyze the unused portion one time for an additional 24 hours of pot-life for one cycle only. Unused material must be disposed of after the second 24 hour period. To extend catalyzed material into the next day, it is recommended to add 50% of the Hydroplus Waterborne Clear. Catalyze the entire amount of material, not just the newly added material. Catalyzed material must not be carried over the weekend and should be properly disposed of.
- Application
Tinting
Can be tinted using KEM AQUA® colorants or Chroma-Chem® 896 colorants up to 8 oz. per gallon maximum.
Substrate Preparation
Wood (interior only): Must be clean, dry and finish sanded. Substrate should be free of grease, oil, dirt, fingerprints and any contamination to ensure optimum adhesion and coating performance properties. Moisture of the wood should be 6-8%.Wood Finishing System
- Seal- Apply first coat of Hydroplus Waterborne Clear at 3.0-4.0 mils wet. Allow to dry for 30-45 minutes. Sand with 320 grit sand paper and remove sanding dust or debris. For best sanding results, use stearated sand paper.
- Topcoat-Apply second coat of Hydroplus Waterborne Clear at 3.0-4.0 mils wet. Allow to dry for 30-45 minutes. Repeat sanding and cleaning step.
- Topcoat-Apply additional coat of Hydroplus Waterborne Clear Topcoat to achieve build or depth. Do not exceed 4.0 mils total dry film thickness for the complete finishing system.
- Special Instructions
- Keep from freezing. Do not store at temperature below 41°F.
- Do not apply at temperature below 59°F.
- Stir the product well before application in order to disperse any possible sedimentation. This operation is essential to ensure even matting on the substrate.
- Because of the variety of materials used to manufacture wood furniture, when moving to a waterborne system from a solvent based system, it is very important to check with the supplier the suitability of equipment and components used, with particular attention to electrostatic guns, pumps, seals, silicones, glues, products for booth water treatment, packing materials, sanding papers, putties, etc.
- The use of coating devices not in perfect order (defective gaskets, too high pressures) or of pumps with low capacity may cause major defects in the coating film (air bubbles).
- Once the can has been opened, the coating may rot because of the attack of bacteria commonly present in the air. This phenomenon is easily detectable because of the bad smell and by an increase of viscosity of the product stored in the can. Avoid leaving containers open for long periods of time and reclaiming used coating into fresh product.
- Area of Use
Interior wood products such as residential furniture, cabinetry, architectural woodworking.
- Method of Use
Conventional, Airless, Air Assisted Airless, HVLP
- Mixing Procedure
Ready to use. If necessary, thin with deionized water.
Properties
- Color
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Solid Content (Weight Solids) | 27.4 - 29.4 | - | - |
| Solid Content (Volume Solids) | 24.3 - 26.3 | - | - |
| Specific Gravity | 1.04 | - | - |
| Viscosity (5,20,40,60 Gloss (Zahn #5 at 77°F)) | 17 - 22 | seconds | - |
| Viscosity (90 Gloss (Zahn #5 at 77°F)) | 14 - 20 | seconds | - |
| Recommended wet film thickness | 3.0 - 4.0 | mils | - |
| Recommended dry film thickness (per coat) | 0.75 - 1.0 | mils | - |
| Recommended total system dry film thickness | 4 | mils | - |
| Average Spread Rate (1.0 mils DFT, No loss) | 405 | ft²/gal | - |
| Drying time (77°F, Dust free) | 30 | minutes | - |
| Drying time (77°F, Touch Dry ) | 30 | minutes | - |
| Drying time (77°F, Sandable) | 30 - 45 | minutes | - |
| Drying time (77°F, Recoat) | 30 - 45 | minutes | - |
| Drying time (77°F, Stackable) | 24 | hours | - |
| Forced drying (80 g/m², Flash-off ) | 15 minutes | minutes | - |
| Forced drying (80 g/m², Hot Air 95°F ) | 45 minutes | minutes | - |
| Forced drying (80 g/m², Cooling ) | 15 | minutes | - |
| VOC (Theoretical as packaged, 213 g/L (less exempt solvents)) | max. 1.77 | lb/gal | - |
| VHAPS (as packaged, Solids): | max. 0.15 | lb/lb | - |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Application Equipment Settings
Conventional Air Assisted Airless
Air Pressure 45 – 55 psi Air Pressure 15 - 20 psi Fluid Pressure 5 - 10 psi Fluid Pressure 450 – 850 psi Cap/Tip Size .046 - .055 Cap/Tip Size .011 - .013 Airless HVLP Pressure 1500 - 1900 psi Air Pressure @ Cap 6 - 8 psi Tip Size .011 - .015 Fluid Pressure 4 - 8 psi Cap/Tip Size .046 - .055 For airless and air assisted airless application, box coating technique may be required to achieve desired appearance.
- Testing
The information, data, and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are based upon test results believed to be reliable. However, due to the wide variety of substrates, substrate properties, surface preparation methods, equipment and tools, application methods, and environments, the customer should test the complete system for adhesion, compatibility and performance prior to full scale application
Packaging & Availability
- Gloss Level
05, 20, 40, 60, 90 gloss
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
18 months After long periods of storage, always check homogeneity and stir well before use to eliminate any possible sediment.