Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features
- Environmentally friendly
- Low VOC
- Deep wood penetration; ensuring wood stability and long term protection
- Dimensional stabilization; reduces warping, shrinking and checking
- Breathable
- Repels water but does not inhibit evaporation; critical to long term stability of wood
- Keeps wetter woods from drying out too quickly, which reduces checking
- Reduces blue and sap stain
- Strong adhesion
- Reduces moisture evaporation
- Can be applied on damp wood
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Cleanup
- Soap & Water
- Applications
- Hardwood logs and lumber
- Cross Laminated Timber
- Logs and timber
- Decks
- Fences
- Fresh lumber
- Preparation
- Apply to fresh cut ends or;
- Inspect wood surfaces for defects.
- Power wash the entire surface.
- Surface must be clean, free from dust, dirt, grease, wax or/and pre- existing coating.
Application Methods
- Brush, roller or sprayer.
- Apply only to clean wood surface.
- Apply product evenly
Working Procedure
- Apply on wet logs and lumber before exposure to seasoning or kiln drying.
- Do not apply in heat of day or direct sun.
- Do not apply on wood that is warm to the touch.
- Can be applied on wood with higher moisture content; up to 25%.
- Do not apply if rain or freezing temperatures are expected.
- Apply 8-10 mils wet.
- Allow 2-12 hours dry time.
- Apply 2nd coat as desired.
Properties
- Appearance
- Milky, Beige
- Odor
- Low
- Diluent
- Water
- Characteristics
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity | 0.9 - 0.95 | — | — |
| Density | 7.70 - 7.90 | lbs/gal | — |
| pH | 9.0 - 10.0 | — | — |
| Viscosity (#4 ZAHN) | 22 - 24 | seconds | — |
| Solvents | Low | — | — |
| Freezing Point | -1.0 | °C | — |
| Drying Time (To Touch, 20ºC) | 6 -12 | Hours | — |
| Drying Time (Between Applications, 20ºC) | 24.0 | Hours | — |
| Typical Coverage (8mil Wet, Depending upon surface condition of the wood) | 200.0 | sq/ft/US gal | — |
| VOC (Actual) | 12.0 | g/L | — |
| VOC (Regulatory) | 23.0 | g/L | — |
Safety & Health
- Warning
Keep out of reach of children, if swallowed immediately drink two glasses of milk or warm water. Do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. Avoid contact with skin or eyes; flush with soap and water. Avoid breathing of vapor or mist. Wear a properly fitted NIOSH approved respirator. The information contained in this document is given in good faith based on our current knowledge. The use of the product is beyond the control of The Sansin Corporation, and no guarantees, expressed or implied, are made as to the result to be obtained if not used in accordance with the published Directions for Use. The Sansin Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance on same. This information must on no account be used as a substitute for necessary field tests, which alone can ensure that the product is suitable for the expected use. Before using any product, read its label.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Available in Quarts, 1 and 5 US gallon plastic containers
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Store at a temperature of between + 10ºC and + 30ºC (50ºF and 86ºF). Keep containers tightly closed. DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE.
- Longer drying time needed in high humidity or low temperatures, Keep from freezing.