Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Contents
Vinyl acetate homopolymer (CAS 9003207), Water (CAS 7732185), NJTSRN #950002
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Highlights
- Glue spreader or spray application (glue spreader/hot press applications); suitable for postforming applications
- Glows with blacklight for easier viewing and removal of excess adhesive
- Professional use only
- Does NOT require stirring before use
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Applications To Avoid
- Tempered hardboard products
- Fire retardant treated board products
- Boards treated to be moisture resistant
- Low pressure melamine surfaces
- Metallic, polyester and painted surfaces
- General Instructions
General Use Instructions
- Use only after you read and understand the warnings, safety measures and first aid instructions printed on container.
- May be applied by spray or glue spreader.
- Ensure substrates and adhesive are above 65 ̊F.
- Best results are achieved between 70 ̊F and 85 ̊F.
- Surfaces must be clean and dry.
Continuous Panel Lamination/Postforming Instructions
- Roll coat 6-8 wet mils onto substrate.
- Open time is a brief 2 - 5 minutes.
- Index and insert assembly into laminator.
- Spray no-drip portions of the core after it exits the glue spreader.
- Exit surface temperature should be 150 ̊F-160 ̊F.
- For postforming, spray edge to be formed before insertion into postformer with 100% coverage.
- Over-coverage of formed edge will prevent postforming.
- Allow adhesive to dry before compression force is applied.
- Laminate postforming temperature must be 325 ̊F-375 ̊F.
Spray Equipment Recommendations
- Binks: Gun: M95, M95 Auto, M61; Fluid Tip: 66ss (edge/underwrap); Air Cap: 66R or 66PB (edge/underwrap); 68PB (overhead).
- DeVilbiss: Gun: JGA 510; Fluid Tip: D; Air Cap: 64HD
Flow-Through Postforming Instructions
- For Midwest or comparable equipment.
- Coat 100% of both surfaces uniformly with 7-8 wet grams/ft2. The edge to be formed must receive 100% coverage. Open time is 2-5 minutes.
- Adjust oven temperature to raise laminate exit temperature to 125 ̊F-150 ̊F.
- Put laminate and core through the oven. Adhesive appearance should be approximately 50% clear with no wet spots on edge to be postformed. Adhesive should initially feel dry, but still smear with increased finger pressure.
- Index the laminate and core and pinch roll immediately at 30 psi minimum.Do not pinch roll at temperatures under 110 ̊F.
- Postforming may now proceed.
- For best results, 180 ̊ wraps should end on at least 3/4” of flat surface.
Glue Spreader/Hot Press Instructions
- Follow the glue spreader manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Use a dual durometer roller (Black Bros. A2158, 16 x 1⁄2” pattern).
- Select a groove pattern appropriate for PVA adhesive.
- Apply 6-8 wet mils with glue spreader.
- Open time is 2-5 minutes.
- Assemble and hot press for 1-2 minutes under 40-50 psi and 180 ̊F-200 ̊F.
- Allow panel to cool for 2-5 minutes. Proceed with fabrication.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity | 2100 - 3100 | cps | - |
| Density | 9.1 | lbs/gal | - |
| Solids Content | 53 - 57 | % | - |
| pH | 4.5 - 5.5 | - | - |
| Voc Content | max. 20 | grams/liter | Method 24 |
| Vhap Content | max. 0.02 | lbs/lbs solids | - |
| Coverage (Spreader, 7 Wet Mils) | approx. 229 | ft² /gallon | - |
| Coverage (Spray, Bonded) | approx. 295 | ft² /gallon | - |
| Hot Press Time (40 To 50Psi) | 1 - 2 | minutes | - |
| Open Time | 2 - 5 | minutes | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory & Compliance
- GREENGUARD® Certified
- Complies with SCAQMD, Rule 1168
- Complies with the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC)
- Qualifies for LEED®-NC & CI EQ Credit 3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan-Before Occupancy
- Qualifies for LEED®-NC & CI EQ Credit 4.1: Low Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants
- Qualifies for LEED®-NC & CI EQ Credit 4.4: Laminating adhesives shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Availability
5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes (returnable)
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Do not allow to freeze.
- Close container tightly when not in use and store off the floor in a well ventilated area. Rotate stock.
- Shelf Life
Shelf life expires 1 year from manufacture date.
- Clean Up/Disposal
- Clean with hot tap water while adhesive is wet.
- Removal of dried adhesive is very difficult. Use diluted ammonia to clean dry adhesive.
- Wash water is RCRA non-hazardous.
- Dispose of in accordance with regulations.