Knowde Enhanced TDS
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Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Characteristics
Mix Ratio : Can be used as a Single Component or can be catalyzed with up to 10% T-422R or N-7521B.
Reducer : Acetone or Tertiary Butyl Acetate can be used to stay at 3.5 VOC. Xylene if allowed higher VOC.
Cleaning Solvent : Xylene, MEK, or Acetone
Pot Life : 4 hours when catalyzed with T-422R or N-7521BForce Cure: This product can be force cured, call for specific recommendations
- Recommended Primers
Substrate Recommended Primer Aluminum/Galvanized Steel/Stainless Steel B-875/T-63 or N-8564A/B Wash Primer
Ductile or Gray Iron Castings Apply the N-8521 directly to clean steel.
Plastics Due to the wide variety of plastic/fiberglass substrates, the system performance should be tested and confirmed on actual substrate.
Previously Painted Surfaces Surface should be intact and sound. All loose and flaking material removed and bare spots primed with an appropriate primer. An area should be tested with the coating to assure compatibility.
Steel Apply the N-8521 directly to the clean steel.
Wood Due to the wide variety of wood substrates, the system performance should be tested and confirmed on actual substrate.
- Application Equipment
Conventional Electrostatic Air Pressure: N/A Fluid Pressure: N/A
Cap:
Tip:Conventional Spray Air Pressure: 10 - 30 psi Fluid Pressure: 20 - 40 psi
Cap:
Tip: 1.5HVLP Spray Air Pressure: 10 psi Fluid Pressure: 20 - 40 psi
Cap:
Tip: 1.5Air Assisted Airless Air Pressure: 20 - 40 psi Fluid Pressure: 950 psi
Cap:
Tip:0.011 - 0.013”Airless Pressure: 3000 psi Tip: 0.013” Brush and Roll : The use of natural china chip bristle brushes or ¼” maximum nap mohair type rollers is highly recommended to limit the amount of orange peel.
*Note: The above parameters are to be used as a guideline only. Customer specific equipment may require a different set-up
- Surface Preparation
Do not apply if the application surface temperature is below 45°F (7°C) or above 110°F (43°C), or if the surface temperature is within 5°F of the dew point. It is highly recommended that sound practices as set forth by SSPC or NACE be followed when preparing a substrate for painting. At a minimum the surface should be clean of all grease, dirt, oil, rust and foreign material that would be detrimental to proper adhesion and desired performance of the coating system being applied.
- Application Characteristics
Dry Times (Touch, 77°F at 50% RH) max. 30 hours Dry Times (Recoat, 77°F at 50% RH, Enamels) After 30 hours Dry Times (Handle, 77°F at 50% RH) 4 hours Dry Times (Pack/Ship, 77°F at 50% RH) 24 hours Full Cure (77°F at 50% RH) 1 week Dry Times (Recoat, 77°F at 50% RH, Urethanes) 1 hour
Properties
- Color
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Gloss (60º) | max. 10 | — | — |
| Volume Solids | 46.9 - 50.9 | % | — |
| Weight Solids | 63.5 - 67.5 | % | — |
| Weight Per Gallon | 10.2 - 10.8 | lbs/gallon | — |
| Theoretical Coverage (1 mil dft) | 785.0 | sq ft/gal | — |
| VOC | max. 3.5 | lbs/gallon | — |
| Recommended Film (Above Profile) | 1.0 - 2.0 | mil | — |
| Thickness (#2 Zahn) | 35 - 45 | seconds | — |
| Viscosity | Signature | — | — |
| Conductivity | 0.05 - 0.40 | Megaohms | — |
| Substrate Tested | Zinc Phosphate Pretreated Steel | — | — |
| Salt Spray {(B117) Q-Steel panels prepared at a combined primer/top coat system of 3.0-4.0 dft } | 336.0 | hours | — |
| Humidity | 300.0 | hours | — |
| Pencil Hardness | B | — | — |
| Impact Direct/Indirect | 20.0 | inch-pounds | — |
| Crosshatch Adhesion | Pass 5 | — | — |
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life & Storage Conditions
Shelf life (protected from atmospheric moisture): 12 months from the date of manufacture. This product must be stored in accordance with local, state, and national regulations. Preferred storage conditions: Keep containers in a dry space with adequate ventilation.