Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 13-16 sec at 77°F	-4°F (-20°C)	9.9	46%	34%	6

Product Description

CoVar 275 White is a two-component post-catalyzed Reactive Amino Coating (RAC). This product has been formulated to meet 275 g/l VOC regulations. CoVar 275 White is a fast drying, good building product that shows excellent resistance to both chemicals and to physical wear. The coating has excellent leveling and a smooth even appearance. CoVar 275 White is supplied at a ready to spray viscosity.  Very low HAPs and very low VOC. The addition of a UV block to Covar 275 White enhances its light stability. 
Special Recognition: Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA) Standards.
Recommended: Architectural Woodwork Institute Conversion Varnish System (8 th Ed).

Uses

CoVar 275 White is recommended for office and household furniture, kitchen cabinets, as well as many other high performance interior wood applications. CoVar 275 White is designed for use as a final coat on all types of solid wood and veneer meant for interior use.

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:
<0.98	<0.4	<118	<48	<0.09	<0.02

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:
Wood Finish	100 parts 117-71XX to 3.5 parts 873-1205 100 parts 117-71XX to 10 parts 873-0870	8 hours	Zahn #2 signature cup 13 – 16 seconds	803-1325 or 803-1349	800-5328	800-5500	3 – 5 mils	Coverage is 548 sq. ft/gal at 1 mil dry and at 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.

Note:

The addition of these reducers or retarders could affect 275 VOC compliance.

Surface Preparation

Primer should be sanded using 240 and 320 grit stearated paper. A suitable primer is catalyzed Versaprime® 275 545-5120. Primers should be topcoated within eight hours of sanding. Care should be taken during sanding to avoid sanding through the primer. Substrate should be sanded using 120, 150 or 180 grit stearated paper prior to coating. CoVar 275 White cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers.

General Information

Agitate material before use. Catalyze and reduce the material as recommended. Always mix CoVar 275 White while adding catalyst and reducers in the recommended mixing ratios. CoVar 275 White must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency and gloss.

Apply at 3-5 mils wet on sanded substrate. Further coats may be applied after complete drying followed by sanding with 280/320 grit stearated paper. A thorough sanding between the coats is essential to the adhesion. The second and subsequent coats must be applied the same day as the previous coat is sanded.

Maximum film build of CoVar 275 White should not exceed 4 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 6 mils dry. Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided.

CoVar 275 White must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool between the coats.

CoVar 275 White must not be used and dried at temperatures below 64°F or relative humidity above 65%. During the curing process, the coating must not be exposed to ammonia vapors. Ammonia cleaners should not be used for cleaning the finished surface. This may accelerate discoloration.

Please note that, as with any other acid catalyzed product, this material contains, and has the potential to emit, formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0). As per the US Department of Labor Standard 29 CFR 1910.1048 covering formaldehyde, section (d)(1)(i) states that “Each employer who has a workplace covered by this standard shall monitor employees to determine their exposure to formaldehyde.” Please refer to the OSHA web site at www.osha.gov for further information.

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

Room Temperature (68°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
30 – 40 minutes	60 - 90 minutes	Overnight

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	30 – 60 minutes	3 – 4 hours

Note:

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.

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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.