Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (Kg/L):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 26 sec at 25°	7°C	0.96 ± 2% at 25°C	39%	31%	12

Product Description

Chemlife 24 is a high quality varnish that delivers superior chemical resistance with ease of application. Due to its 24 hour pot-life, Chemlife 24 provides the customer with minimum waste resulting in lower production costs. It also provides superior vertical hang and excellent clarity.

Special recognition: Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA) Standards Recommended: Meets Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) TR6 Performance standard for chemical and moisture resistance.

Uses

This product is recommended for kitchen cabinets, high build office or residential furniture as well as other interior wood applications.

Environmental Data (as supplied)

VOC less exempt lb/gal:	VOC lb/gal:	VOC less exempt g/l:	VOC g/l:	VOC lb/lb Solid:	VHAPs lb/lb Solid:
4.87	4.87	584	584	1.56	0.53

Note:

See individual compliance sheets for specific data

Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
Spray	10% 873-1251	24 hours	20-24 sec Zahn #2 at 25°C	121-803 or 121-8020 if necessary	800-5328 EEP (2-3% maximum)	Lacquer Thinner	3-4 wet mils	12 m2/l (130 pi2/l) at 1 mil dry and at 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will varydepending on method of application or coating thickness.

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Surface Preparation

Substrate must be sanded using 120 or 150 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating. Sealers, if used, should be sanded with 240, 280 and 320 grit stearated paper prior to being coated. The substrate as well as the sealers should be topcoated within eight hours of being sanded. Chemlife 24 cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers. Stain system used under acid catalyzed systems should be acid stable.

General Information

Catalyze and reduce the material as recommended. Chemlife 24 is applied in one to three coats on all kinds of wood meant for indoor use. Thorough sanding between the coats is a must for good adhesion. The second and subsequent coats must be applied the same day as the previous coat is sanded. Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided once the Chemlife 24 has been catalyzed. To ensure proper sheen, the catalyzed material should be agitated at all times. Total recommended film thickness must not exceed 4 mils dry.

Chemlife 24 demonstrates excellent resistance to marring, dry heat, moisture, household and office liquids, etc. When this product is used as its own sealer, its special formulation ensures excellent filling and easy sanding properties with superior holdout for subsequent coating. Chemlife 24 must not be polluted with oil and must not be sanded with steel wool between coats.

To obtain complete cure, Chemlife 24 must be applied at a temperature above 18ºC and relative humidity below 65%. When drying, this product should not be exposed to ammonia vapors. Finished surface must not be cleaned with ammonia containing products. Always use containers and equipment made of plastic or stainless steel to avoid discoloration of the material due to oxidation.

421-63XX can be used as a self-seal or with following sealers: 401-004 catalyzed, 401-028 catalyzed, 421-6300, 432-1220 and 546-5192.

THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN IN THIS DATA SHEET WILL LIKELY RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORY FILM APPEARANCE OR FILM FAILURE. THE COMPLETE COATING SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR REQUIRED PROPERTIES PRIOR TO THE START-UP OF PRODUCTION.

Drying Times

At 20°C (Minimum Required)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
15 minutes	60 minutes	Overnight

At 50°C (Minimum Required)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	30 minutes	3 hours

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Dry times are greatly affected by film build, porosity of substrate, air movement as well as heat and humidity. Temperatures are based on actual board temperature. This may vary depending on length of time for boards to reach these temperatures. Minimum curing temperatures of 64°F/18°C must be maintained throughout the curing cycle to achieve the film integrity as stated in product features.