Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Characteristics
- High gloss alkyd enamel
- Excellent application characteristics
- Single component system
- Contains no lead or chromate pigments
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Typical Uses
- Industrial Fabrication
- Transportation
- Structural
- Enhance the appearance of finish and protection
- Limitations
Not for severe service including, acid or base conditions, continuous temperatures above 250°F, or prolonged water immersion.
- Application
Application Method
Spray
Surface Preparation
Coatings' performance is dependent upon surface preparation. The surface must be clean, dry, and free from all oil, grease, rust, dirt, dust, or other foreign material.
- Direct to Metal (DTM)
- Steel – metal preparation SSPC 6
Recommended Primer
GCI 100 series universal lift resistant primer.
Mixing
Paint must be thoroughly mixed to a uniform consistency with a low-speed air-powered or explosion-proof power agitator before use.
Application Equipment
- Application Equipment - The following is a guide suitable for equipment from various manufacturers. For proper spray characteristics, changes in pressure and type size may be needed.
- Airless pump ratio - 30:1
- Non-cycling, air pressure to pump, approximately - 40 - 50 psi
- Tip pressure is approximately 1200 psi.
- Tip size - .013-inch to .015-inch
- Conventional Spray - The following is a guide suitable for equipment from various manufacturers. For proper spray characteristics, changes in pressure and type size may be needed. Mainline air supply with moisture and oil trap is recommended.
- Main air-line pressure - 100 psi
- Fluid (pot) pressure - 60 - 65 psi
- Atomizing (gun) - 40 - 60 psi
- Tip size - .046-inch to .070-inch
Film Thickness
Minimum Maximum Wet Mils 3 mils 4 mils DFT Mils 1.5 mils 2 mils Direct to Metal (DTM) Minimum Maximum Wet Mils 5 8 DFT Mils 3 4 (NOTE: Primed surface recommended)
Film thickness below minimum may degrade coating performance and above the maximum will affect dry time and recoat window.
Recommended Thinner
- GCI ES-5 (xylene)
- Airless Spray - Normally no thinning is required. Under certain conditions use ES-5 (Xylene) or second choice GCI Thinner (Mineral Spirits) at 8 - 14 oz. per gallon is recommended.
- Conventional Spray - Thin up to 20% with ES-5 (xylene) per gallon.
Application conditions
Coatings material must be above 50°F before use. Air and substrate surface temperature must be above 50°F. Surface temperature must be a minimum of 5°F above the dew point to prevent condensation formation. Do not apply when humidity is high and condensation is possible.
Average Drying time
- To Touch - 30 - 45 Minutes
- Tack Free - 60 Minutes
- Through dry - 24 hours
- Re-coat - 1 - 3 hours or after 7 days
- Optional - Modified Re-coat window, add 1 pint per gallon Urethane (isocyanate) hardener to first coat. Then, Re-coat after 4 hours. Recoating should be tested on small area.
- Dry times are affected by air and surface temperatures, relative humidity, ventilation and film thickness.
Clean-Up Solvent
- Clean up spills and splatters with Xylene. Clean equipment and tools immediately after use with Xylene.
- All surplus materials and empty containers should be disposed of according to regional regulations.
Properties
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Gloss (60° Gloss Meter) | 95.0 | ° | - |
| Vehicle | Modified Alkyd Resin | - | - |
| Pigment Type | Light Fast For Exterior Application | - | - |
| Solvent Type | Aliphatic-Aromatic Blend | - | - |
| VOC | 4.0 - 4.6 | lbs/gal | - |
| Weight | 8.4 - 9.54 | lbs/gal | - |
| Flash Point | 85.0 | °F | - |
| Recommended Dry Film Thickness | 1.5 - 2.5 | mils | - |
| Theoretical Spread Rate (At 1 dry mil) | 628.0 | ft² | - |
| Volume Solids | 39 - 42 | % | - |
| Volume Weight | 54 - 57 | % | - |
| Viscosity (78°F) | 60 - 70 | Ku | - |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Resistance
General Service - Abrasion, moisture, exterior and interior conditions up to 200°F, continuous dry heat; 250°F intermittent dry heat.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- 1 gallon size container
- 5 gallon size container
- 50 gallon size drum
- 55 gallon size drum
Storage & Handling
- Shipping Data
- DOT Name - Paint
- UN Number - UN1263
- Hazardous Class - 3, Flammable Liquid
- Packing Group - PG III