Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
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Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Principal Use
As protective and decorative coating for farm equipment and implements, machinery, and general refinishing.
- Application
- Thin with no more than a quart of thinner per gallon of enamel for conventional spray.
- Apply wet coats, overlapping each coat approximately 25%.
- Recommended Thinners
- Below 60°F use Wilko No.1 Thinner.
- At temperatures of above 90°F use Wilko No. 13 Thinner.
- Use No.3 Retarder to slow down dry time in hot conditions.
- Hardener
- This coating will dry without any hardener.
- For added toughness and to accelerate overnight dry especially in cool weather, use Wilko No. 050.43 Hardener at a rate of 8 oz per gallon.
- Surface Preparation
- Surface must be clean and dry, free from oil, grease, wax or other contaminants.
- The use of chemical cleaning or pretreatment (e.g., phosphatizing) will help improve adhesion, enhances the overall properties of the coating, and is highly recommended.
- For most industrial applications, this multi - stage surface preparation is adequate.
- When coating newly fabricated steel, or if heavy mill scale, rust, or loose paint is present on existing structures, clean the parts by mechanical means.
- All sharp edges must be rounded and weld splatter must be removed prior to cleaning.
- Hand, power tool, or SP6 Blast Cleaning will afford minimum protection only.
- For maximum protection of steel surfaces, dry abrasive blast to a commercial Blast Finish in accordance with SSPC-SP6.
- Apply the primer or coating prior to the development of any surface rust.
- An appropriate primer must be used when coating sandblasted steel surfaces.
- Refer to Wilko's Metal Preparation Guide when painting aluminum or galvanized steel.
- Do not apply to stainless or galvanized steel or aluminum without using an appropriate primer.
- Recommended Primer
Wilko No. 497-35 Primer Corrosion Resisting Red or No.497-81 Primer Corrosion Resistant Beige.
- Application Equipment
Conventional Spray:
- Apply with industrial equipment, such as DeVilbiss JGA and FF fluid tip, 765 air cap, or Binks No. 95 or 2001 spray gun with a 66 PB nozzle or Graco Delta XT with 0.055 tip, and a pressure pot with a mechanical agitator.
- A moisture and oil trap in the main air supply line is required.
- Thin with up to 8 ounces of Wilko No. 158 Thinner per gallon.
Airless Spray:
- Use a high output airless equipment, such as Graco Bulldog Hydra-Spray or larger, with a 0.011 - 0.017 inch fluid tip and tip pressure of 2400 psi.
Brush or Roller:
- Not recommended due to its low viscosity and fast drying characteristics.
- Use in small areas.
- For best results, use at temperature of 65°F or above.
- Do not apply when surface or ambient temperature is anticipated to drop below 50°F in 24 hours.
- Do not apply to damp surfaces, and surface temperature must be 5°F above the dew point for 24 hours to prevent moisture condensation, which might result in water spotting and poor film integrity.
Properties
- Color
- Typical Properties
- VOC*
Not intended for architectural or industrial maintenance use.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Coverage (1mil Dry, Practical) | 494.0 | square feet per gallon | - |
| Coverage (1mil Dry, Theoretical) | 618.0 | square feet per gallon | - |
| Drying Time (77°F, To Handle) | 15 - 20 | minutes | - |
| Drying Time (77°F, To Recoat, After) | 7.0 | days | - |
| Drying Time (77°F, To Recoat, Before) | 8.0 | hrs | - |
| Drying Time (77°F, To Touch) | 5 - 10 | minutes | - |
| Flash Point | 82.0 | °F | - |
| Recommended Film Thickness | 1.5 - 2.5 | mils | - |
| Solids by Volume | 37.5 - 39.5 | % | - |
| VOC* | 4.5 | lbs/gal | - |
| Weight Per Gallon | 9.1 - 10.1 | lbs | - |
Safety & Health
- First Aid
- If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
- If not breathing, administer artificial respiration.
- In case of any contact with eyes, flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
- Secure medical attention in all cases of exposure.
- Precautions
- Not intended for general consumer use.
- This product is flammable and can cause skin and eye irritations.
- Keep away from sparks, heat and open flames.
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
- Use with adequate ventilation or wear an air-supplied mask to avoid breathing concentrated vapors in enclosed areas.
- Keep the container closed.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
One year, unopened at 77°F.